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Final build spec as it currently stands; - 2008 Pace RC405 with DT Swiss M212 rear shock - Pace RC40 Factory Limited forks - Works Components 1.5deg angle headset - Stans Flow EX rims on Hope Pro II Evo hubs (anodised red) - Kenda Nevegal Pro DTC UST Tyre running tubeless - Hope Tech X2 brakes...

Re: Winter here is meant to be pleasant, low to mid twenties, but typically today it was 30c by 11am.

Re: My first ride of the 405 today in the mountains about an hour's drive away from Dubai city, but still within the Emirate (although you have to drive through an International Border (Oman) to get to it) and it rides better than I imagined. Climbs, descends (although need a dropper) corners...

It's finished, a quick (road) ride around the block confirms all gears change as they should, suspension travels as it should and the tyres stay inflated ;-) The 2.35 tyres make it hard work but up the mountains and in the wadi's around here they're required. Still haven't taken any photos as...

^^^ Exactly what neebsta said. Looking forward to seeing the build progress.

Re: I'd actually given up the search for one for a long time, apart from ridiculously expensive full bikes. Looking forward to getting it on the 'road' as my first experience of full suspension.

Cracking on with the build now I'm back from Nepal and realised that one of the rear hub converters for the Hope Pro II Evo to QR is missing. Now I have to wait another 10 days for delivery from UK to Dubai. Will try and get some photos of the bike mid-build this week. In the meantime, here's...

Following from my Orange Evo2 Retromod over the summer, I'm creating my next bike, ready to hit the mountain off-road trails of the UAE around Hatta, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. There's been a huge increase in interest for off-road trails here recently with what used to be camel tracks through...

Thanks Rich - was trying my luck really but a bit small for me.

Hi Rich, How tall are you and how does the small Pace RC506 fit?

Can I take the Middleburn crank and Atom Carbon bar?

She had her first ride out in the desert a couple of nights ago and I've got to admit, rides very nicely indeed. Few tweaks - longer stem and different bars are coming and still lust after a black Middleburn Duo crank but for now she's perfect and getting ridden again.

Re: XT M770/1 Chainset, BB, F&R Mechs, Gold Chain, Cassette If Oldave doesn't go for the chain set, I will.

Re: PACE RC300 FULL BIKE OR SPLIT.... I know there's a queue, but I may be interested in brakes, drive chain and wheels (everything bar frame and fork essentially) for a build.

Here it is. Rides very nice, although just picked up a slightly longer Hope stem. Brakes need to be bedded in, and it needs to get a bit cooler here, as it's hell during Ramadan in the summer. Should be able to start taking it on short rides around my complex next week, when I can drink in...

Re: I'm in Sri Lanka at the moment in Holiday. Will update tomorrow, or Sunday, when I'm back to finish it

You are right. Didn't check when fitting as like an excited kid at Christmas.

Re: Re: If Woz isn't interested, I am.

Back from the paint shop - a lovely pearl white which just pops under the sun! So now the parts have pretty much all been sourced I can finally start with the build. Specification as it stands will be; - XTR 970 Front, rear mechs and shifters - Hope Mono Mini disc set up - Funn Stumpy...

When you live in Dubai, it's easy to get stuff sandblasted - simply leave it outdoors for a couple of days and this happened ;-) In all seriousness, fresh back from blasting and already in the paint shop. The guys accidentally soda blasted even though I opted for the cheaper media blasting...