Giant MCM Team, ride impressions

[Muddy paw]

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I don't do full sus :roll:

Honestly! The cheek of it! :evil:

sorry but i couldn't resist and tbh i'm not a fan on full suspension either although tbh i've only ever owned one and never been impressed enough to ride another one ..

 

[Mike Muz]

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Had some time to get the bike closer to finished today.

Managed to sneak the stem indoors a couple of night's ago, having lacquered over the new decals.

Put it next to the radiator to harden up a bit. Result.

IMG_0701 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Bad photo, it looks very orange there!

Fitted the bars and controls,

IMG_0702 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Along with the chainset and chain,

IMG_0703 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

There's not a lot more satisfying than a new cassette and chain on a build, is there?

IMG_0704 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Here it is as of now, just needs cables and it will be ready to ride!

IMG_0705 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Looks very low, due to my home made bikestand!

Nearly there!

Mike

 

[mk one]

Re: Giant MCM Team, nearly finished! 13th Nov

:shock: wow!! that looks beautiful, nice job

Mark

 

[chrisv40]

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Top work Mike!!

 

[Mike Muz]

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Thanks lads!

Not sure what type of bottle cage to get for it. :?

What do you think?

Mike

 

[mk one]

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Thanks lads!

Not sure what type of bottle cage to get for it. :?

What do you think?

Mike

Hmmm, not really up on my bottle cages, but a red one or even dark blue to match the blue on the headtube would look good i was thinking just one of those plain metal ones but as the frame is "chunky" maybe a thicker plastic zefal type one :?

Mark

 

[Muddy paw]

Re: Giant MCM Team, nearly finished! 13th Nov

Looks superb Mike and that stem looks great by the way and as for the bottle cage how about something like this as i think it should suit the frame nicely unless your after something more retro ,

Here's the link if your interested

http://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/ ... IOg&adurl=

 

[Mike Muz]

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Found the time today to finish this build.

Cabled it up, once I'd worked out how to route them. Two bosses on one side - one for a hydraulic hose - and one the other.
Decided on a Tacx Tao bottle cage, as I had one to hand and I think it looks good on there!

After which, a few adjustments. Now here it is, ready to ride!

IMG_0727 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

IMG_0723 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

IMG_0728 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

And what most people will see of it,

IMG_0724 by Michael Murray, on Flickr



Initial ride around the block reveals I need some air in the forks! :facepalm:

Front end feels very stiff, due to the low front end and hugely oversized stem!

I like it though, hope you all do, as well! Most likely booked it's ticket for Mayhem next year

T' end.

Mike

 

[VTFoco2001]

Re: Giant MCM Team, FINISHED ! ! !

Nice build and there is a beautiful line in this frame!

 

[longun]

Re: Giant MCM Team, FINISHED ! ! !

looks very nice dude!!!

bagsie a go at mayhem