My new frame came in on Thursday and I put the finishing touches on it last night. So far it feels just like my last one(which is a good thing). I didn't think I could feel the crack in my other frame but it turns out that I feel a difference in this new one's rear end lateral stiffness. Whether that is due to the new rear end design or the crack in the old frame I am unsure though. The quality of the frame is great, good looking welds, and overall finish is on point. Can't wait to take it out for it's maiden voyage.






For those who want to know, the build list:
Frame/Size/Color: '10 Niner Air 9-Large-Kermit Green
Fork: '09 Rock Shox Reba SL Dual Air
Headset: Chris King-Black
Stem: Thomson X4 90mm-Black
Bars: Easton Monkeylite XC
Grips: Ergon GX1
Brakes: Formula Bianco's-180mm-Fr-160mm-Rr w/ Formula Mixmaster Adapters
Shifters: SRAM X9
Crank/BB/Ring: Shimano XT(22-32) w/ Shimano Bashguard
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cassette: Shimano XT(11-34)
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9-Medium Cage
Pedals: Shimano XT
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 31.6x410mm
Seatpost Collar: DKG
Saddle: WTB Rocket V SLT
Hubs: DT Swiss 240s Oversize Fr-DT Swiss 240s 10mm Thru Axle Rr
Spokes/Nipples: DT Swiss Competition/DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy
Rims: Stan's Flow 32 Hole
Skewers: DT Swiss RWS Fr/DT Swiss RWS 10mm Thru Axle Rr
Tires: Maxxis Ignitor Fr/Rr

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Congrats Darryl, now don't break this one.

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Sweet color, congrats.

Thanks guys! I will definitely try to not break it, however, I will ride the shit out of it.

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Awesome!

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Panoramic Places

Nice bike! Is this lighter than Larry's (02bullit) niner EMD ?

I'm not sure what his EMD weighs. It's around 25lbs right now, that's with slime tubes(which weigh 1lb each). Don't forget that his is set-up SS. When mine is SS and tubeless, it weighs under 23lbs. What I love the most about it is that nothing on the bike is lightweight just for the sake of being lightweight.

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looks very nice.

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I Blame Barcy.

Very nice build. Have fun with it.

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Rock the green, Sykes!

Did you at least get a new saddle?

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A road biker who doesn't ride mountain has no soul

As a matter of fact, I did get a new saddle. It was a long time coming, but it's here now.

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that is a nice build!

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"action is the best response to misfortune"

I predict your new frame and saddle will have at least 25 miles and 5000ft vertical by noon today.
See ya out there!!

Very sweet build indeed!

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