+1 with PNW, ignore the crap. If it weren't for people pushing the boundaries and doing new things, we'd still be cavemen. I can understand why people have a beef with the build, but it's your bike and you can do what you like. And I'm kinda interested to see how this project pans out, it is really interesting! Plus, I'm a bit of a sucker for old Manitou gear, my best mates dad still has his Shiver DC's on the wall in the garage

You sir, are a pioneer, be proud and go do your thing! Chapeau!

 finally got my bearing kit for my rear shock and have put a few miles on it.....
it works very well but still gotta tweak the rear shock a bit... it def. rides plush as people said it will...
still a bit heavier than i wanted it but ill work that down over time.. (34lbs)

 it works perfectly fine for xc/am etc... its not really that heavy at 5lbs compared to others... (i was gonna get a manitou minute and it comes in at like 4lbs) of course there are others that are BIG $$$$ and weigh a pound plus less but i aint got that kinda money to throw into a bike.... ive had a couple shivers now and they work very well for older technology...

 Hey, This is a sweet bike.
No matter what the the haters say on XC/AM thread.

 THANKS !! and ya i could really care less what anyone thinks.. im happy with the build and just wish i could actually ride it !!!! another week and my bearings will be here .. then GAME ON !!!

 to each their own... i love my wheels... bike doesnt get used even remotley like it should be so thats another reason im selling....

 ive decided that i actually really like your bike! totally grew on me, forks are to sick

 Everything is nice on that bike sept fort the wheels. Shoulda went with i9 or kings. That's sick ur using the old shivers.

 why would it ride "bad" ?? i really dont get why people are questioning the build .... :???

 THANKS !! its for sale...

 hey is that fork ment for xc or is it on the heavy side ?

 Dude it is a SICK build i would buy it if i had the money

 thanks descent... took it out today and i will miss when its gone.....

 wat the hell kinda fork is that?

 I don't hate it, I'm just curious. I really want to know how it'll ride

 nice wheels

 interesting.

 this looks insain!

 nice wheelset!

 nice