It starts again... Pace RC104 this time

[misteroo]

Currently my favourite bike anywhere on the planet...you are a lucky man!

Probably would have gone for the blue one myself!!!

:shock:

 

[Fudd]

I like this . I also considered trading my RC300 for one of these before I found a 300 in my size....

I like the forks too. Very under rated from what I remember of the reviews, but I'd be going for some RC40's if it were mine.

Looking forward to hearing how it rides

 

[Awkward Kid]

You boys and your Pace forks on Pace bike blah blah blah
I've never conformed to the norm!
I held back ages ago when my F8 went to not get one, and they've always been on my radar. I've not ridden yet but aesthetics... I'm super chuffed.
All i need to complete is a rear mech and some frame protector patches.
Out of interest... who uses Sram XO? Which ones are compatible with the rest of my 9spd Shimano set up?
Ideally i'd like a Thomson 30.0 silver post, but they are like rocking horse poo. The Maverick forks are belters. I hope they are equal to the Fox i've had before. Visually i think they are awesome!
Oh i've had a play with the drop outs.

 

[Awkward Kid]

Oh and a nod to Dave (aka dbmtb) for helping me get my mitts on this!
www.cykelposten.dk
Yorkshire to Denmark to Yorkshire and finally Lincolnshire. Well worth it mate thank you.

 

[Sithlord]

Super nice fella, forks look nice but think the fox's looked better imho , but thats individual choice, proof will be in the riding..

looking forward to updates

 

[Awkward Kid]

And the spec...

Frame: Pace RC104 pearl white
Fork: Maverick SC32

Headset: Chris King
Stem: Thomson
Handlebar: Carbon riser
Grips: Ritchey WCS foam

Brakes: XTR

Shifters: LX (on the look for XTR M950's)
Front Derailleur: XTR
Rear Derailleur: Dunno yet???
Cassette: XTR
Chain: Sram
Cranks: XTR
Chainrings: XTR
Bottom Bracket: XTR
Pedals: Egg Beaters

Hub Skewers: Hope ti
Rims: Mavic 317
Hubs: Hope pro2's
Nipples: I like nipples (girls only pls)
Front hub: Maverick spec for fork
Tyres: Maxxis 1.9 High Roller

Saddle: Charge
Seatpost: Un-branded

A few bits of finishing kit:

Blue ano X-lite aheadset cap (as per my last 5 builds )

Purple & blue ano M5 bottle cage bolts (every bike needs a bit O ano)

 

[clockd]

Very very nice frame. You will like the maverick forks, only critique is the the cable guide on the fork needs to be higher up.

It's a bit of a playbike so maybe a shorter stem??

Be keen for the first ride report ...

 

[Awkward Kid]

Very very nice frame. You will like the maverick forks, only critique is the the cable guide on the fork needs to be higher up.

It's a bit of a playbike so maybe a shorter stem??

Be keen for the first ride report ...

Ive been toying with getting a shorter stem. I've always ridden a more race XC set up (stretched out, bum up) so I'm very new to longer travel forks, slack head tubes and short stems. I'm really eager to get out on her but works dictating that this could be over a week away :?
What size stem do you think would suit best? I've been looking at 50/60mm... With a tendency to go towards the longer, shorter stem.

 

[suburbanreuben]

Very very nice frame. You will like the maverick forks, only critique is the the cable guide on the fork needs to be higher up.

It's a bit of a playbike so maybe a shorter stem??

Be keen for the first ride report ...

? I've been looking at 50/60mm... With a tendency to go towards the longer, shorter stem.

Eh?

 

[dbmtb]

Re. SRAM X0 - sorry but none of except the front mech (x9) will work on your setup due to cable pull ratio.

Still think it would be nicer with DT XMC130s! (They're not Pace forks, not really...)

So... how's it ride?