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And one of it dirty to prove I've actually ridden it:
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Impressions after the first ride are that it's a really capable bike. Not too heavy to do some distance, but it gives me the impression that it can take a bit of a beating too. It climbs pretty well even with a 150mm fork on the front, although that's probably helped by the Pike riding pretty high in the travel at low speeds. Can't wait to see what it can do over more time.
Frame: Dartmoor Hornet 18"
Fork: Rockshox Pike RC 150mm
Drivetrain: SLX except Deore front mech
Brakes: Formula K18
Wheels: Nukeproof Generator Am on Hope Pro 2 Evo
You're not helping my minor obsession with this frame, I have a 45650b frame under the bed ready to be built and the only thing stopping me is thoughts about this frame's tapered head tube. 12mm rear thru axle etc etc....
Have you got 26 or 27.5 wheels in there?
Looks ace. Congrats, I rather quite want one of these now.
Although the lawn needs cutting, the weed content looks low so I'll let it slip.
@deviant I'm running 26ers in there right now. Found a great deal on those Pikes, but it was only on the 26 inch ones. It rides really well with them, plenty of mud clearance with a 2.25 tyre. The 12mm axle definitely puts more of the trail into your spine, but it's the type of bike that you stand up and engage with anyway, so it's worth having the stiffness. Also, the headset I got for it was a ritchey one where the bearings just drop into the headtube with no pressing required, which was nice.
Apologies for the lawn, but the mower's busted right now so I've got an excuse.
Lovely bike, but why the long cage mech?
Looks wise it is a beauty.
Long cage because that's what the donor bike had. Would go for a medium cage, but the current one shifts so well that I really can't think of an excuse to buy a new one. Then again, might be possible to buy just the plates and convert it.
Looking at your photos I would say it is too big for you?
Long cage because that's what the donor bike had. Would go for a medium cage, but the current one shifts so well that I really can't think of an excuse to buy a new one. Then again, might be possible to buy just the plates and convert it.
Thrift. The best reason! Just ride the thing. The only worry with long cage mechs when they aren't necessary (as far as I am concerned) is the increased likelihood of twotting it on something and bending the hanger, which might be integral to the frame(?)
Anyway, it's a lovely looking bike, congrats.
I built up a black frame one for a biking mate, Such a cracking bike! Built up nice and light for a relatively big hitting hardtail, rides beautifully too, Hugely confidence inspiring! I am definately tempted for a frame!
The blue is Very nice too!
Op how is the bike now? How is the sizing also?
Cheers!