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Hello considering the mega tr as my new trail bike looking at buying frame and swapping parts over.any owners/opinions?..how do the bearings last?.. Thanks in advance..
Which year?
I had a 26" one. Changed the bearings after a year but was more routine than needed. Got on well with it but probably could of done with a size smaller than I had though, had an xl with a 35mm stem and felt a bit stretched on it.
I've also got a 26 inch one from 2013 and have yet to need to touch the bearings. It's been ridden once or twice a week, including nasty wet/muddy winter rides, since it was built up at the start of 2014 and there's no play or knocking yet.
I bought the 275 frame from CRC last September and built from scratch myself. Some Pikes from Alltricks.fr and wheels from bikediscount.de. XT groupset. I love it! Granted, not the lightest of frames, but I love the 'industrial' look of the square tubing. It rides really well and perfectly suited for riding in UK. Slack enough to be a lot of fun (and confidence-inspiring), but not so slack that climbs become a real b1tch.
Can't comment on bearings yet, but can say I didn't have the BB facing issues that so many have complained about in reviews.
I'd definitely say go for it. The build I've gone for has made a fantastic bike and buying parts individually has actually been significantly cheaper than buying the complete bike!
Good luck (and defo consider the canary yellow - awesome frame colour!).
FYI, I'm 5'08 and went for the medium (17") frame which is a good fit. 50mm stem and 750mm bars.
Pic from first build - reverb stealth now fitted and m8000 1x11
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