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 Link
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sunrance MX80 11S 11-50 / 38 oval / KMC X11EL 118
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano XT 11S / Microshift BS-M11-R
Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB Volt crmo / Truvativ alu 400mm
Brakes:
TRP Hylex RS postmount / Sram Centerline XR disc
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
NoTubes Arch / Asterion / Maxxis Rambler 700x50
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
NoTubes Arch / Asterion / Maxxis Rambler 700x50
Accessories:
Deda Uno triathlon bars, Revelate bags, Topeak Versacage under the frame, FixPlus Anchor on fork
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Setup for 6 weeks trip through France, Spain & Marocco
Added by zammit. Last updated 3 months ago.
NicolasCalifornia says:
So amazing, are finished with 6 week excursion?
Posted 3 months ago
GhostRidingTheWhip says:
+1
Posted 3 months ago
zammit says:
Yes, the trip was between the 29th (Ambert, Auvergne region) of october and the 9th of december (Marrakech). My friends ride with his Surly Straggler / Spe Pathfinder 43mm tires, for the road parts his gravel was better but of course, for the worst gravel roads and some MTB singletracks, my setup was really really more adapted. We changed our chain at ~1700km, a bit before crossing the sea between Tarifa and Tanger.
Posted about 2 months ago