Thought I would share a few photographs of a build I have just completed today. It’s been a decade and a half since I last spent anytime on a bike – decided 40 is a good time to get back on two wheels.
Build wise – fairly simple, group set & brakes are all XT,
Hope Fortus (Pro5) wheels, Orbea Laferty frame and a set of pikes. Also my first time running tubeless tyres.
Also impressed which how more refined some components seem now – the one up carbon bar is lovely.
It has been interesting as a lot of things have changed since I last had a bike – much prefer bolt through axles and dropper posts.
Hopefully don’t crash it tomorrow…
by Nairnpe
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That looks like a super clean build and will be tons of fun on almost any trail.
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Amazing bike mate! I hope you will have tons of fun with it
So stoked for you!!!! NBD after a break like that is a trip.
Like, they still look like bikes, and in fact are, but it’s amazing how much progress has been made.
Just going tubeless for the first time is mind-blowing as far as traction and climbing.
That’s an incredible build too. I hope you don’t crash either and enjoy the “staring at it” phase
Orbea makes some great looking bikes
Congratulations!
Very nice 👌🏼