Production Shan - which Frame size

Django x2 · 5 Aug 2015 at 17:50

Got a frame on order but thought I'd touch base here as I know a few endorse the Shans (SuperCow, etc).

I'm 6"3 and historically have had a large (19") Orange Crush is offers probably the closest production geometry the Shan of the bikes I've ridden.

I like them slightly smaller than I probably should have for ease of chucking around.

Question then is, should I Large Frame the Shan, or Extra Large?

Django x2 · 6 Aug 2015 at 17:54

I've spoken with PP and they recommend the XL, again with a short stem. Quite keen for this build. Looking XTR 1x11 groupset. I assume the BB will be OK here.

Also, I'm quite the Fox fan. are 36 overkill? BOS or Sectors an option?

Django x2 · 7 Aug 2015 at 13:00

Thanks Supercow. Something like this?

http://www.ubyk.co.uk/fox-factory-float-36-275-kashima-160mm-fit4-2016/25227

Django x2 · 7 Aug 2015 at 13:02

milko said:
I run Revs on mine, would've been Pikes had they made them at the time. I was aiming for a relatively lighter build though, I don't think 36s are particularly overkill for this bike, plenty of people run those. To my particular aesthetic they look a bit too wide for the steel-tubed frame but that's probably just me being weird. BOS also suit it very nicely!

I got my BB from the states, from here: http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id258.html
After reading so many tales of woe about press-fit BB it seemed like a good idea as these guys had a very good rep. It's survived a couple of winters happily so far.

Thanks looks good, the Torquetite one I'm guessing?