New frame day! Is that a thing?

New frame day! Is that a thing?

Bought an Epic 8 Evo frame for a “downcountry” build.

Gonna spec it with some I9 carbon wheels, a mixed bag of SRAM Transmission AXS (Xx cranks, X0 cassette, GX derailleur) for a weight conscious “bang-for-buck” drivetrain and will probably throw the new Fox 34 SL on the front.

Not a racing bike but something to keep up with the wife on her Ibis Exie while still being rowdy enough for me.

This will complement my Ibis HD6 (+ EXT Coil) which is for sendy, bike park and enduro days. Pic attached with my riding buddy. He’s a good boy and stays behind me on the trail and gets lots of water and loves it.