Show and tell (frame up builds)

[Roxtar]

so many Mezzers in this thread, makes me happy! Looks like Manitou is back on the DH WC circuit sponsoring Cathro and team with the new Dorado, pumped to see them back at the sharp end of things!

It's good to see Manitou finally back on the right path.
I used to love the brand back in the day. Shortly after the Hayes takeover, I had several problems with a Nixon fork and a rear shock (forget the model). Customer service was non-existant and Hayes even said they offered no support for anything over two years old. I swore them off forever.
I'm really happy to see them building good product and, more importantly, offering good support. You can actually get a tech on the phone now.

[Boissal]

It's good to see Manitou finally back on the right path.
I used to love the brand back in the day. Shortly after the Hayes takeover, I had several problems with a Nixon fork and a rear shock (forget the model). Customer service was non-existant and Hayes even said they offered no support for anything over two years old. I swore them off forever.
I'm really happy to see them building good product and, more importantly, offering good support. You can actually get a tech on the phone now.

I have no experience with old Hayes/Manitou but had to deal with Manitou warranty recently for overly tight bushings in a fork. Took 10 minutes and a couple round of emails to get a new casting in the mail, 3 days later the fork was fixed. Buddy recently had real bad luck with Dominion brakes and he warrantied 2 sets back to back no questions asked, he was pissed about the brakes but impressed with customer service. Hopefully none of that changes.
What I appreciate the most about the brands right now is how easy they've made it to do your own service, Manitou has super detailed manuals for fork/shock service and full rebuild, videos, and parts available.

[Andeh]

I took a recent photo before the pedal swap. I'd like to find some custom silver decals for the frame to match the rest of the accents, but other than that, I think this bike is complete. I wouldn't say no to a new Transmission drivetrain, but that's like a year or more out for this bike.

[detrusor]

Built up a Stumpjumper for the wife who in late fall, then it never stopped snowing. They were blowing the frames out, found a great deal on a xo1 axs drivetrain, formula cura 4 brakes, eewings ti cranks ($450…would never pay new) carbon Chinese rims w dt hubs Sapim spokes. Pike ultimate fork, race face bar and stem. Spring is finally here and time to get out!

[VTskibum]

Been buying complete trail bikes lately, but did build up two dirt jumpers for myself and my oldest kid/loaner in the last year.

My Octane one zircus, DT Swiss 350s on DT rim, since pic swapped fork to Manitou Circus Expert, running front and rear hydro brakes bc I’m 40+ and no barspins happening. Some parts bin, including the old Thomson Masterpiece seat post which probably cost more than frame and fork.


My sons/loaner dirt jumper. Moved Manitou Circus sport fork to this bike. Frame is a mongoose fireball I picked up ultra cheap, rough sanded/polished and threw a clear-coat on. Actually kinda like the half finished look. Nick-named mad max. Lives in a bike storage tent next to my pump track w my daughters BMX. Cranks are old XTR 960s i polished to match my Ti SS and still probably worth more than anything else on this bike.



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[powcom]

Show and tell (frame up builds)

Old fork, new whip.

[stuckathuntermtn]

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Build of my Paradox. All components are super burly but I was actually surprised that it doesn't feel unreasonably heavy on the trail. Eventually the brakes and wheelset will go over to a bigger bike. Trying out Formula Cura brakes on the hardtail and probably WA1 Union wheels with slightly faster rolling tires.

I love how you really captured it coming together. IT'S ALIVE.

[McShortyShorts]

I love how you really captured it coming together. IT'S ALIVE.

I got the frameset in July and only finished the build in October, there was a lot of time between pics waiting for various parts and time to build it. It was actually like watching it grow into a full bike!

[alfajores]

Old - Bianchi San Remo CX/Gravel Single Speed





One of the best frames I have ever rode. It was fun and playful in pretty much every application I put it to. It was rebuilt twice, once with upgrades from Campagnolo Mirage to Record, then downgraded to Single Speed Campy and TRP, which was a blast! Sold this one, but would buy again.

[alfajores]

Old - SOMA Double Cross








Cyclocross bike with Campy road group (3x10!!!) but I had a wheelset that could bring it on gravel as well, making it a pretty versatile gravel AND road/touring bike. Sold this one to a bike packer in Illinois a year ago.

[alfajores]

Old - Diamondback Haanjo EXP Frankenbike










Stripped this one down a bit and swapped to 2x10 SRAM for Xactuation to run mountain derailleurs and drop bar brifters. Used with both 650b and 2.1" tires as well as 28" Tubular tires for road and commuting.
Sold to Dmitri at Z Cycles for his race bike (<18lb) in the last photo!

[alfajores]

Current - Ibis Hakka MX X Rodeo












Built this bike this last week. Went with a Rodeo Spork and wheels. No chain yet because I am waiting on some more quick links to make a monster chain that can adjust between my three wheel sets. Two shown here at the end (salvaged the HED Belgians and TomCat wheels from my Hakka + Rodeo Carbon wit Renee Herse).
I went with AXS XO1/Red SRAM, cable driven hydraulic 4-pots by Yokozuma/Juin, and a PNW coast dropper. I did put some blips under the bar since the width is over 50CM and got them set up with Redshift. I loose wrapped the bars because I know I will be rewrapping them shortly after I determine my layout after trying this one.

[Eluder]

Picked this up mid October... ended up being my slowest build ever.

It was taking forever, so I figured I might as well get some stupid stuff...


It sat like this for almost a month... The other bike was working for the rides I was doing.

Finally strung her this morning and promptly went and bought my bike park pass for the season.



This thing was locked in from the first berm. I am super stoked with the build.

[hick]

^^That bike looks like a fucking weapon! Very nice!!


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[Wes Mantooth]

Put this in another thread I think but finished my ss last week after a long period of deliberation and hunting for cheap parts on pinkbike. Pretty stoked with it especially for the cost