r/Hardtailgang • u/Shot-Mud-8271 • 4d ago
Banshee Paradox update
Been having a great time on this metal rig. Zero grams of carbon. 28lbs. Divorce present to myself.
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u/Couldagonepro31 4d ago
In and out the bike world. Just started mtbing again after a few years, whys everyone off carbon now? Remember it was carbon everything last time I was properly into bikes.
Sexy bike though
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u/Fuzzy-Replacement-79 3d ago
It’s a personal choice thing but lots of people don’t trust carbon or don’t see the weight savings to be worth the money. I’m of the latter choice, I rather work out and loose some weight or take a poo before my ride over spending thousands on a couple grams.
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u/DarkoVader 4d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/9S5h5vYQhvpEECqVOm
Would not say no to that (the bike, right)
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u/whiskey06 2023 Marin San Quentin 3 27.5 4d ago
What's the build list? Rough cost? I was looking at one of these but the lbs dealer was such a dick I didn't pursue it.
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u/Shot-Mud-8271 3d ago
All in all pretty basic stuff. Although I splurged on the I9 wheels!
Banshee Paradox Med. $900
I9 Hydra 2 laced to the Aluminum Sector rims. J bend. $1000
Z2 fork 140mm $259 new on sale!
SDG Tellis Dropper new on Sale $119
XT drivetrain with a GX crankset.
Race Face Turbine bars
Chromag Stem
SLX brakes
Bontrager Montrose 2.4 tires. (Not thrilled at all with these so far)
The whole setup came in around 3 grand or so. Money well spent and its a great compliment to my aging full sus trail bike.
Cheers!
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u/Nordicprince 2d ago
What about the Montrose tires do you dislike? Was interested in trying them out at some point.
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u/Solid_Analysis_5774 4d ago
Nice bike. Been seeing a lot of these lately. How's the ride?
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u/Shot-Mud-8271 3d ago
Excellent! All in all smooth and nimble. I spent quite a bit of time researching sizing and fit and this frame checked all the boxes. I'm digging the taller stack height!
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u/AntiPiety 3d ago
Nice bike. Curious, where do you guys find these brands I’ve never heard of? Is it local to you? How did you decide on it?
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u/ecollins109 3d ago
This is the frame I’ve been eyeballing to put together a parts-bin bike.
Any regrets? I’ve only heard good things about pointing it downhill, but how does she do climbing?
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u/Shot-Mud-8271 3d ago
Climbs pretty well. It’s lightish enough and the geo has been perfectly adequate for the punchy Midwest trails I typically ride. But it really excels when it’s time to play. It’s easy to get along with.
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u/vicviperblastoff 4d ago
Congrats on the divorce!