The Bikes

 

Surly Ogre…

 

Surly Ogre Frame

I originally wanted the brown/green frame but unfortunately there was a loooong wait to get one, but I don’t mind the Black frame it’s still pretty sexy.

 

 

Frame:

Surly Ogre, Large – Supplied by Commuter Cycles who did a fantastic job prepping the frame for assembly. Great service and advice.

Drive Train:

Race Face narrow wide single chain ring 36T
Shimano XT Bottom Bracket & 175mm cranks
Shimano Saint Pedals
Shimano XT Derailleur – Medium
Shimano XT shifter
Jag Wire Mountain Pro cable
Shimano XT Cassette 10T + chain

 

Cockpit:

FSA Orbit Headset
Thomson Elite Stem
Salsa Pro Handle Bars
Ergon GP2 Grips
Brooks Cambium B17 Saddle
Thomson Elite Seat Post

 

Braking:

Avid BB7 Brakes
Avid 180mm Front Rotor
Avid 160mm Rear Rotor
Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers
Jag Wire Mountain Pro Cables

Wheels:

Stans Flow EX 29″ 32 Hole Rims
Hope Hoops Pro 2 Evo Hubs
Hope QR Sqewers
Maxxis Ardent EXO 29″ x 2.4″ Tyres – Tubless
Stans Tubeless Sealant

 

 

 

Giant XTC 2…

 

Components
Fork	RockShox Recon Gold, w/15QR, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel
Handlebar	Giant Connect XC, 690mm
Stem	Giant Connect Alloy
Seatpost	Giant Connect Alloy, 30.9
Saddle	Giant Contact, Forward
Pedals	Shimano Saints

Drivetrain
Shifters	Shimano Deore, Rapid Fire 20sp
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore 34.9 10sp
Rear Derailleur	Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus 10sp
Brakes	Shimano M445 hydraulic, 160mm rotors
Brake Levers	Shimano M446 hydraulic
Cassette	Shimano HG62 11-36T, 10sp
Chain	KMC X10 10sp
Crankset	Shimano Deore, 24x38T
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB71 Press Fit

Wheels
Rims	Giant S-XC Alloy, double wall 32h
Hubs	Giant Tracker Sport Disc
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires	Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 27.5×2.1