BurnNotice

Now to build it up over the next several months slowly. 08' model (Burnt Orange) color. Seems like a decent typical Taiwan frame. I don't know about that rear shock though! Will run it a little then decide. I wish it had lockout but we will see.

As far as the build goes.............planning on hydraulic brakes; Cane Creek 110 zero stack headset; maybe Sun Ringle Equalizer rims with another set of disc jockey hubs; Race Face Deus handlebars and limited edition crank set; another set of Panaracer XC Pro tires; saddle.....who knows; another Race Face Deus seat post; love my Marz 44 TST2 fork but may look to a 55 for this build (something with compression adjustment); brakes.........have not made up my mind yet!

Good thing is..................not in a hurry, gonna do it slowly! Here are some pics. of the frame. Looks more like rust than burny orange.

DX-MAN

You've got a true Horst Link 4-bar rear end, which has a legendary rep for sweetness.

From your proposed parts pick, I'd suggest:

Avid Juicy brakes;
SRAM X.9 drivetrain.

You're gonna have:

1. a GOOOOOOD time putting it together;
2. a HAAAAARRD time not speeding up the process!

dminor 

Rootbeer! Good choice since it looks flexy; and I'm sure it could use moar shimz. Trifecta.




Seriously, looks like it's going to build up into a fine ride.

BurnNotice

My first FS bike so I will take your word that that is very very good! Yes, I love wrenching and even though I have built up plenty of roadies......this is my first mtb build! I will seriously take your parts recommendations under advisement. That is why I asked the fine folks here for help.

Will post pics. as progress goes. And your right...............I am itching already to buy buy buy!

BurnNotice

I was thinking the same thing! Rootbeer is more like it! I hope when this is done the ride is better than the fun of building it!

samburger

Holy crap what is it with you & rootbeer?! When the paint on my Gary Fisher gets too messed up to feel good about, I'm going to sand it down & paint it rootbeer colored just for you.

mzeffex 

Wheelworld frame? I've been eyeing that for a while. Looks good.

dminor 

Old, longstanding joke - - along with "looks flexy" and "moar shimz." It's a gravity thing.

Dannihilator

And can it run a marzocchi Super Monster T

Can it Fit a 26x3.0 Gazzalodi

BurnNotice

Yes it is a Wheel World purchase. I figured for the money this was a deal too good to pass up.

RIC0

You'll love it I'm sure. I built my XC604 starting with the frame and have been very happy with it. Click the link below to see it.

BurnNotice

Question for you???? Are the frames the same basically and the only differences with the particular models like the KHS 204 or 604 is the way they come equipped with components from the factory********************

the-one1

Yes.

BurnNotice

With this frame, with the cable routing coming from the top tube and routing down would the Shimano XT 770-series front derailleur with top top swing and being the low clamp style be the one that works for this bike. See frame picture for ref.

Thanks-

BurnNotice

The build list as follows (Items in hand):

RACE FACE DEUS RISER BAR Gold, 3/4" Rise, 31.8mm Clamp

SHIMANO SLX RD-M662 REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM PC 971 9SP CHAIN

SRAM PG 970 CASSETTE 11-32T

EASTON VICE AM STEM 100mm, 6 Deg, 31.8 Clamp

YETI HARDCORE GRIPS Gray Inners, Black Ends

HAYES STROKER GRAM BRAKE Black, Front, 160mm, 85cm Hose

HAYES STROKER GRAM BRAKE Black, Rear, 160mm, 145cm Hose

SHIMANO DEORE XT M770 SHIFT LEVER SET 08 Black, 3X9 Speed, R: 2050mm L: 1800mm

HAYES ADAPTER - 74MM FOR 6" ROTORS

RACE FACE DEUS SEATPOST Black/Gold, 31.6X400mm

RACE FACE LTD EDITION GOLD DEUS CRANKS Gold Ano, 175mm, 22/32/44

SHIMANO DEORE XT M770 FRONT DERAILLEUR Top Swing Dual Pull, 34.9mm

CRANKBROTHERS ACID 1 PEDALS Orange

ORBIT Z 1 1/8" INTEGRATED HS OE 1 1/8" (Decided to go with a Ritchey so this one is for sale)
Threadless

VELO PRONTO-Z1 SADDLE Black/Grey, Cro-Mo Rails

Azonic Outlaw Wheelset 20mm thru axle Anno Gold

Marzocchi Bomber 55 TST2 Air fork with 20 mm thru axle

Panaracer XCPro 26x2.1 tires

So the build begins and hopefully there will be no snafus and it goes effortlessly. Pics. to come as I progress.

dminor 

Stroker Grams, Yeti grips and a Ritchey headset - - I can already tell that this is going to end well .

BurnNotice

Okay................taking shape for sure. I thought after getting in the parts the gold might be a tad too loud! But it actually looks fly!

ed 

Yo Burn...looking at your build...take it easy on the frame, dood. Remember it an "XC" 204...not FR204

Lookin' good. I'd like to give it a full test-ride thrashin' for you. My treat. I'd even kick in a little for shipping.

mzeffex 

Lookin beast man.

toytech

Nice! I wanted to get one for my wife but they had no xs size (she's 4'11") screaming deal.

BurnNotice

I know..............I took a XC204 and tried to do too much

Yes, it was a smoking deal on those frames. I figured this would be a great chance to try full suspension!

I name all my bikes and this one will be knighted the "Burnt Notice"!

dminor 

^^ Not Burnt Otis?

Roasted

Very nice frame. I too am looking to buy a full suspension frame, my first one in fact. I have the opportunity to grab this exact frame, however I'm quickly shopping around to see if I can find any full suspension frames similar to this one, but instead uses a 73mm bottom bracket. Mostly because I have a stock pile of 73mm bottom brackets and I have to get a new frame and not be able to use my spare parts.

But hey, at the same token, bottom brackets aren't that expensive, and I doubt I'll be able to find a better deal than this gizmo, at least right now anyway.

EDIT - Do you happen to know the recommended fork travel with that frame? I sent an email to somebody selling it and said any fork 3-5" would work. That's quite a range, but figured I'd ask. Also - do you happen to know the max tire clearance? Is it 2.3"?

BurnNotice

I went with a Marzocchi Bomber 55 TST2 which is a 160mm travel. I have tested the bike so far around the house but yet to on some good trails. That will come next week. But so far the 160mm does okay but I really won't know until I hit some good technical single track in Bent Creek here in the mountains! Can't wait.

I will give a ride report once I do so stay tuned here for my overall impression and review of the fork.

I got the frame at Wheel World for $299 and thought this would be a great chance to dip my hands in the full suspension realm. I still like my hardtail.............I am old school but this fs so far rides okay. Still trying to dial in the drive train a bit and get my air pressure correct in the front fork and rear shock. I kept the Rock Shox Bar 2.1 rear shock for now. I figure I will trash it then replace. Really heard that the Fox RP2 <???? was a great choice but I have done some reading and research and for half the money a X-Fusion O2 PVA gets high marks and some even liked it better than the Fox! I was surprised. May have to go that route when time.

Roasted

That's quite a big fork. Is there a "recommended range" for the frame? Or are you just taking your chances with the 160 mm and seeing what happens?