Bike Build #2 for JW
Posted by FatBob on February 12, 2011
This is a sample build to build a MCR9 frame for $3000. This is just for a general idea.
We want you to spend money where it counts. The Wheels, The suspension and of course the right frame for how you ride. Please read this post to see the riders profile.
All riders are slightly different and we of course have to leave room for preference.
We hope this helps
FatBob and Writer Bob collaborated on this.
The real world total looks to be $3028.00 this includes an extra bottle of Stan’s Sealant and SPD pedals. Alot of bikes do not come with these items. The Stan’s alone gets  us really close to $3000.00 Next since the bike is tubeless you don’t need the $6.00 in tubes. Now we are under budget.  We chose to show these items as this is really what you will end up needing. Some items are on sale there will always be some deals to be found so I am not bothered by this.
The Carbon post and handle bar an be cut for more affordable choices. I would recommend keeping the Easton parts. They are reliable and add a level of comfort to a hard tail bike. It is about comfort not weight as there are aluminium posts that weigh less.
Frame: Niner MCR9 $800
Fork: Rock Shox Reba RLT (RL from Niner bikes)$555
Headset: Cane creek s-3 $35
Seat Post: Easton EC70 $130
Saddle: WTB Rocket v OE $25
Stem: Easton ea-30 $3o
Bars: Easton EC70 flat $99 Â riser add- $30
Grips: ESI Chunky or slim depending on hand size very subjective budget $20.00
Shifters: Sram X-7 2 x10 $85
Brakes Set: Magura Louise $260 set Front and rear. Both ride excellent for the money
Rotors: Magura Storm. Specify size $25 each+ $50 set
Adapters: Leave $40 just in case.
Rear derailuer: sram X-7 $85
Front derailuer: Sram x-7 2x 10 speeed Top pull top swing or traditional 28.6mm clamp $47
Crankset: Sram X-7 2×10 $171
Chain:Sram pc-1031 10 speed $37
Cassette: Sram Pg 1050 10 speed 12-36 $50
Wheelset: Sun Ringle Black Flag pro, or for heavier riders Sun Ringle Charger Experts (ton of wheel for the money. Look for our review) $388-$500
Tires: $100 a set
Cables and Housing: Jagwire complete kit  $28
Sealant: Comes with Sun Ringle Wheels extra bottle $25
Tubes: Tubeless but always carry a spare. $6 for 2
Pedals: Shimano SPD $35
Total Cost $3028.00
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