2 quick shots from the maiden ride. I've still got to work on fine-tuning the fork (Fox Float 130RLC) and rear shock (Fox RP3). I've currently got them feeling pretty good to me, but apparently I'm not supposed to do it this way, so I'm going to try the official "Fox suspension tuning method" soon.

Thanks again everyone for reading--I'll be posting straight-on, normal pictures of the actual bike build soon.

I've finished the Blur, and am taking it out on it's maiden trail voyage very soon. Pictures will follow!

Thanks again for reading!

Just got my new wheelset and Shimano XT crankset from Chainreactioncycles in the mail. With that purchase, I've now got all the parts I need. I'll be taking the bike to the shop tomorrow to have them build it up. Yay!

I got my Easton Monkeylite bar today from Bob's Bicycles. The carbon bar is lighter than the box it came in!

On a related note, I purchased an XT crankset and BB and a Mavic 717/XT wheelset from Chain Reaction Cycles in the UK. Even with our horrible USD to Euro conversion rate, I still ended up saving around $30 from retail (USA) prices.

These last two purchases signify the completion of my bike. I'll be taking it to the shop in the very near future to have them buld it up I can't wait!

Thanks everyone for your support. Pictures soon!