Brettoll Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Bit of a score, managed to pick up a NOS 2018 Inspired Hex Frameset in sparkling orange last year. Been slowly acquiring the parts, and finding the time to build the thing - last night managed to make a start: Will have a rolling version of it at the weekend, but the spec coming is: 2018 HEX Frame and Fork, FSA Integrated Headset and XT Hollowtech II BB SLX Cranks with Inspired integrated bash, DMR V12 Magnesium pedals Hope PRO 4 Trials on Inspired rims, Holy Rollers Trialtech 90*35 with Black logos w/ Arcade risers (Ti bolts) Shimano Zee m640 with Uberbike pads Inspired tripod w/ slim kevlar saddle After hating disliking the Mark 1 Hex (and never feeling quite happy with how it rode), hoping this one will be a little more fun - especially being dual disc! Updates to follow. Brett Edited September 13, 2023 by Brettoll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 Hate is a strong word 😅 What didn't you like? The rim brake, 5mm longer stays or the colour? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted September 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Ross McArthur said: Hate is a strong word 😅 What didn't you like? The rim brake, 5mm longer stays or the colour? OK OK, disliked 😆 - the stays and the rim brake for me... though still better than the mile long bikes of old. I couldn't seem to get the right set up around stem / bar to feel happy on it, and found that running a rear maggie on it in a time when the Fourplay in 2012 went dual disc was a shame. Interesting to see if this newer one remedies my personal gripes. Edited September 12, 2023 by Brettoll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Song Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 I may be in the minority but I wish Inspired still adds a rear rim brake mount along with the rear disk mount for their frames. It should not add much weight; and rear rim brakes do not require the frame bracing to the extent necessary for a rear disk mount. Especially Inspired's 26 inch frames, they are the most trials oriented. Nowadays, there is barely any option for a street geometry with a rear rim mount unless you go old school. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted October 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 Managed to get some time in the garage to throw it together a little more, still need to get the brakes bled and set up, chain / tensioner set up and shortern the rear hose a little. But the sparkly orange is a great colourway! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 I know you might not be the bar spin or tail whip type but you could always just spin the bars and leave the rear hose at the length its at? Love the choice of the Zees too! Shimano with its servo wave wins the day. Nice no nonsense build with nice and light alloy rims and hope hubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 I had quite a similar built, same brakes, Hope hubs, alloy rims, SLX cranks. The Zee brakes are good and not too expansive. With trickstuff power brake pads, they are amazing. Only problem I had was a wandering byte point. I use also DT rims (FR560), not too expensive and really good manufactured. There is a new model (fr541) with wider flange hook to prevent flats. Unfortunately, not available in 26"... Hope they will produce it for 26". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted October 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) Thanks both! Yeah wanted to be relatively no-nonsense (there is a splash of Ti bolts across it mind). Zee's are a good mid level brake, decent power with the right pads, but not savage Saint power to fling me off. Depending on how long this one stays with me - hopefully a while - I might upgrade to some Hope brakes eventually as they are my preferred. But for starting out, as long as the Zee's stop me on an edge I am good! Few more bits then will get out and ride - just hope this global warming created late summer lasts a little more to enjoy some dry riding.. Edited October 10, 2023 by Brettoll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/10/2023 at 9:32 AM, Brettoll said: Thanks both! Yeah wanted to be relatively no-nonsense (there is a splash of Ti bolts across it mind). Zee's are a good mid level brake, decent power with the right pads, but not savage Saint power to fling me off. Depending on how long this one stays with me - hopefully a while - I might upgrade to some Hope brakes eventually as they are my preferred. But for starting out, as long as the Zee's stop me on an edge I am good! Few more bits then will get out and ride - just hope this global warming created late summer lasts a little more to enjoy some dry riding.. I loved running zee’s for quite a while. Currently I’m now on Hayes dominions and there amazing. If you want to upgrade from zee’s you should definitely invest in pair. I had hope tech 4s also as a backup. But I couldn’t believe how great these Hayes brakes were the lever feel is incredible 👌🏻 Loving the build dude 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted October 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 19 hours ago, John Shrewsbury said: I loved running zee’s for quite a while. Currently I’m now on Hayes dominions and there amazing. If you want to upgrade from zee’s you should definitely invest in pair. I had hope tech 4s also as a backup. But I couldn’t believe how great these Hayes brakes were the lever feel is incredible 👌🏻 Loving the build dude 👍🏻 Thank you sir! Nice to hear more love on the Hayes brakes as another option, especially as Hope Techs are wallet denters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 Little further today, new hoses and the chain / tensioner.. all that is left is to whack on some old rotors and bleed the brakes, then she is ready! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted August 1 Author Report Share Posted August 1 Finished!! Took a little longer than it should have - ended up swapping out the Zee for MT7s as the rear brake wasn't holding a bleed and needs some investigation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 Looks good! What's the weight coming in at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 On 8/5/2024 at 9:12 AM, Ross McArthur said: Looks good! What's the weight coming in at? It’s showing as 8.7kg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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