For new adventures where gravel bike can't pass, back to MTB with this monster cross project based on Ritchey 29" lovely frame, 90% second-hand parts, DIY built with a little help (Boost Cycles), few new knowledge for me (actual MTB "standard"!). Built during autumn 2021, 2nd french lockdown. Really light (less than 10kg / 22lbs), crazy machine.
Frame:
Ritchey P-29er 2016 (triple butted and heat treated Ritchey Logic II tubes) size M
Fork/Headset:
Seido BPC 15x110mm / Ritchey
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
XTR M970 / XT
Pedals:
Time Atac XC8
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sunrance MX80 11S 11-50 / 34T / Sram PC1110
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano XT 11S / Shimano XTR 11S
Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB Volt Sport 142 / Ritchey WCS 400mm
Brakes:
Avid BB7 MTN / Sram Centerline XR disc / Avid Speed Dial 7
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
NoTubes Arch / Asterion / Vittoria Mezcal XC 29x2.35
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
NoTubes Arch / Asterion / Vittoria Mezcal XC 29x2.35
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
After few years and a long bikepacking trip with a large drop bar, I wanted to try a more classical flat bar for mountain biking. I switched brakes for cable ones (BB7 MTN) and it works great.
Added by zammit. Last updated 6 months ago.