Top Spec Norco Manifesto Build
I just finished this build. Everything is hard coming from a high bb Echo, but it is so fun.
I built it for light trail riding, cruising in park, some DJ/Street, and a low top tube bike for my girlfriend. I will be swapping back and forth between this light Race BMX Seat for trials and a dropper seatpost saddle for actual pedaling around.
Specs:
Frame: 09 Norco Manifesto, custom red powder coat
Control
- Chris King Headset, Aliexpress Carbon stem, Jitsie Carbon bar, Sam Hill Nukeproof grips
Brakes:
Drivetrain:
- Shimano Saint M820 Shifter/Derailleur, Jagwire elite link shift cable, Truvative Descendant Carbon cranks, Chris King BB, Sam Hill Nukeproof Ti Pedals.
Wheels:
Saddle: Tioga Race BMX Seat
Weighs 24lbs
I built it for light trail riding, cruising in park, some DJ/Street, and a low top tube bike for my girlfriend. I will be swapping back and forth between this light Race BMX Seat for trials and a dropper seatpost saddle for actual pedaling around.
Specs:
Frame: 09 Norco Manifesto, custom red powder coat
Control
- Chris King Headset, Aliexpress Carbon stem, Jitsie Carbon bar, Sam Hill Nukeproof grips
Brakes:
- Front: Shimano Saint M820 with 8 inch Shimano rotor
- Rear: Shimano Saint M820 with 7 inch Shimano rotor
Drivetrain:
- Shimano Saint M820 Shifter/Derailleur, Jagwire elite link shift cable, Truvative Descendant Carbon cranks, Chris King BB, Sam Hill Nukeproof Ti Pedals.
Wheels:
- 38mm Light Bicycle Carbon rims, Chris King Hubs, Alloy Nipples, Sapim CX Ray bladed spokes, Shimano XT 10 spd cassette, KMC 10 speed e bike chain
- Continental Race King 2.2 Supersonic x 2, Tubolito tubes, Tannus Armor tire insert (Rear only)
Saddle: Tioga Race BMX Seat
Weighs 24lbs
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Definitely bad ass and something i am jealous of !!! nice one sam, I'm not asian so couldnt pull off the color but go for it
Thanks tda!Definitely bad ass and something i am jealous of !!! nice one sam, I'm not asian so couldnt pull off the color but go for it
Not the most sensible way of spending cash on a bike as I could have built a very nice new mountain bike with what it cost, but I wanted a unique ride of my own. There will always be new mountain bikes to buy. It will only get harder to get these classic trials bikes as time goes on.
And I just can't resist black and red! Lol.
Good on you keeping this place alive too!
Amazing build! That is a mack daddy version of what I have been tempted to build. Old school stock bike with modern tech.
May not be the best trials bike, but looks like a fun toy for ripping around town and hitting whatever looks good.
May not be the best trials bike, but looks like a fun toy for ripping around town and hitting whatever looks good.
I just took it for a couple rides. It is so fun!Amazing build! That is a mack daddy version of what I have been tempted to build. Old school stock bike with modern tech.
May not be the best trials bike, but looks like a fun toy for ripping around town and hitting whatever looks good.
I joined this place in 2010 so after more than 10 years of doing trials, I needed some change. This bike is so refreshing coming from my high bb bike.
And I still have my pure trials bike for the times I want to do that as well.
Some people would say keep the parts period correct like the old frame, but I want to add the newest lightest parts to the old frame to reach its maximal potential.
don't listen to the 'period correct' people - they don't ride their bikes as intended. It's all about the ride!
trials riders dont have girlfriends
I think new parts make old things work much much better than they used to. new cranks feel insane compared to the FSa power pros that used to adorn that ride!!
How do you like that stem? I've been looking for good options in a low/long configuration.
So the stem in the photo is 120mm x 17 degrees. I switched that out for 80mm x 10 degrees to make it streetier.How do you like that stem? I've been looking for good options in a low/long configuration.
It feels a lot better now. I would recommend the original stem in the photos as well, made of carbon, and cheap too.
thanks! I'm going to look for thatSo the stem in the photo is 120mm x 17 degrees. I switched that out for 80mm x 10 degrees to make it streetier.
It feels a lot better now. I would recommend the original stem in the photos as well, made of carbon, and cheap too.
Been doing more rides on this.. super fun!
The first ride with the 8 inch rotor, the Saint Brake caliper cracks.
I later found out that the brake adapter bent which probably pulled the two caliper holes apart.
For now, I am going back to a 7 inch rotor.
ahahahhahaha
i think only the very first year saint was godly...
i think only the very first year saint was godly...
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