Hilarity ensues...
(Marta SLs, 6" rear rotor, 1 1/8" Totem, XTR cranks, etc)
(Marta SLs, 6" rear rotor, 1 1/8" Totem, XTR cranks, etc)
MBA builds a custom "DH Race" bike
- Thread starter dante
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sounds like a nice light spec. whats the frame?
I could see it being a reasnable build for smooth and fast cali. action like Fontucky.
I wouldn't rock it but when guys are slaying the DH course on hardtails a light build up is not absurd per se.
I wouldn't rock it but when guys are slaying the DH course on hardtails a light build up is not absurd per se.
what length are the XTR cranks......?.......even 175's aren't the end of the world.....
If the rest is XTR.....
If the rest is XTR.....
Links? Pics? Give me something to critique.
single crown.......... Blasphemy!
jeez, will post scans when I get home. 
It's MBA, start there.
You want me to pay for something?
just shows how much they know about dh racing. i would love to see how long a 6 inch rotor would last in dh
wowzers 5.9oz carbon handlebar = 170g
long cage derailleur?
that's a p30 chainguide by the looks of it not a p40
etc etc
long cage derailleur?
that's a p30 chainguide by the looks of it not a p40
etc etc
of all the many DH frames and paint schemes...
For those of us that don't ride our brakes, it'd work fine. Even WC guys have been known to run 6" rears...
A few people actually prefer a 6" rotor on the rear, I guess some people feel like an 8" rotor locks up the wheel too easily and results in a loss of control. Personally I like not having to death grip the brakes to stop, but I'm not like everyone out there. 6" on the rear isn't uncommon, even for DH.
No Ti spring = No care
i always loved the DH reviews when they had 
ratings for their climbing abilities! lol
ratings for their climbing abilities! lol
actually a pretty bad ass spec from what i can see. change the shifting to short cage xo, ditch the bars for something wider and stronger, lighter racier seat and new pedals and its f'n tits
And maybe spec a crank that has the correct chainline for that frame...
why post such a inept post then?jeez, will post scans when I get home.
its like saying "hot naked chicks" in the headline then showing nothing
really guys its mountain bike distraction what do you expect
XTR's have a very customizable chainline! Aesome cranks ($$$$)!
helps to not be 250 if yoyu wanna use em for DH tho...
He was racing WC's this season - not all, just a select few. I dont know how it worked out for him.You mean the downhill avalanche bike in mba? Well he was allways know for experimenting with bike setups.
It would be good to see him(and my bike) more in the next season WC.
Yeah, Im referring to the bike profile in MBA for the Megavalanche. He has been dominating when he races the enduro stuff; I dont think he owns in pure Dh anymore - the gap has narrowed, and he's not racing enough to stay on top (I believe!)
You cannot "customize" the chainline on an XTR crank to give it a 56-57.5mm chainline. Unless you are Nico and Shimano gives you a custom set with a longer spindle.
You are correct! You could shift them over a little lopsided, but if you're Nico (or MBA) you can sure get some interesting custom parts!
(You think 'they' ride the exact same stuff as 'us'?)
Oh and the 167.5 isnt custom for Nico -- XTR is available in 2.5mm increments from 165 to 180!
Reminds me of our local female auto reviewer for the newspaper. Was testing some hot two-seat roadster and went off about its 'shortage' of cup holders.i always loved the DH reviews when they had
He was racing only in Champrey. Qualified 5th. But he wasn't as rainproof as Hill and had 3 falls on the trail. That is why I'm curious about him. If he can qualify in first 10 he's still the man.
Minor didn't you know that expensive sports cars have to be McDrive compatible
i run a 6 in rotor in the rear. less rotational weight....
the rotational weigt savings are soooo minicule. the closer to the hub the less the weight affects the rotation, and it decreases exponentially the farther away from the rim.
