2015 NS Soda Evo Raging Aluminum Enduro Weapon Fox Shimano 180mm F&R 30.4 lbs 6
| Parts | Brand | Model | Additional info |
| Frame | NS Bikes | 2015 Soda Evo 180mm or 160mm via flip chip | 438mm or 422mm chainstay depending on travel selected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Shock | Fox Racing Shox | 2018 Float DPX2 | RWC Needle bearing kit HUGE difference |
| Fork | Fox Racing Shox | 2018 36 Float Fit4 180mm | Internally adjusted to 180mm |
| Headset | Chris King | ||
| Handlebar | Kore | Mega | |
| Stem | Answer | ATAC Ame 40mm | |
| Grips | Lizard Skins | Peaty Grips | Safety wired MX-style |
| Brakes | Shimano | XT M8000 | Finned metallic pads, 180mm Formula rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano | XT M8000 | |
| Shifters | Shimano | Deore XT M8000 | |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano | Deore XT M8000 Shadow Plus | |
| Chainguide | MRP | Some little guy | don't know the actual name |
| Cranks | Shimano | SLX M7000 | |
| Chainrings / Sprocket | OneUp Components | 30T | |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano | ||
| Chain | Shimano | XTR/Dura-Ace 11sp | |
| Cassette / Rear Cog | e*thirteen | 11sp 9-46T | 2 seasons, still love it |
| Front Rim | Stan's NoTubes | ZTR Flow MK3 | |
| Rear Rim | Stan's NoTubes | ZTR Flow Mk3 | Destroyed one...had to replace |
| Hubs | Hope Technology | Pro 2 Evo | |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith | DB14 | |
| Front Tire | Maxxis | Minion DHF 2.5 WT | |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis | Minnion DHF 2.5 WT | |
| Saddle | fi'zi:k | Anteras Carbon | |
| Seatpost | Race Face | Turbine Dropper | 2 years, only service needed was unthreading collar, cleaning and regreasing. |
| Seatpost Clamp | Other | Minimalist |
| General Info | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Type | Freeride | |
| Weight | 30 lb 5 oz (13750 g) | |
| Additional Info | Enduro Race courses here in the Northeast have been essentially multiple stages of straight DH so I want a mini-DH bike that is light enough with a shock that has a Climb-switch that works. Here it is: my dream build before my daughter comes in late July. Hugely overlooked frameset for a ripper enduro bike. I have a carbon aversion so the only carbon here is the saddle and headset spacers. This will be trail-ridden, park abused, enduro raced, and generally ridden for big fat grins all over the place. Not stupid light but light enough for just about anything. I am not a fan of matte paint and all black so since I did custom paint and airbrushing for years I went ahead and re-painted the frame. Dupont basecoat and 2-layers of Chromaclear only added 23 grams once cured! The weight is without pedals as your pedals could be 200g heavier than mine! | |
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OnAnySunday
4/13/2016 5:13 PM
Sweet build!
I'm thinking about ordering the same rear shock for my 2014 Soda, but I'm wondering if the shock has enough clearance (on the frame) in the long travel setting?
It looks like a very tight fit back there.
silvbullit
3/20/2016 8:21 AM
Thanks Vital! Bruiser...I like that.
Big thanks to Allspeed.com whose brick-and-mortar shop lets me be a grumpy old shop tech part-time as well as BTI-USA for carrying NS Bikes!
iceman2058
3/20/2016 3:33 AM
Bike of the Day March 20, 2016!
chrisingrassia
3/20/2016 1:46 PM
Hey iceman - a few weeks ago you responded to me on the Troy Lee A1 article about the retention system, moving it up or something to fit my Oakley glasses. I just tinkered with both my helmets and looked through the manual, but don't see anything about what you're referring to. Or how to change it? All I see are three little holes at the rear knob area to change. Could you hit me up and let me know how I go about altering the retention system? Spring is here and I'm ready to ride.....Thanks A TON!!!
Stiksandstones
5/27/2016 9:13 AM
@chrisingrassia the link here, shows the 3 positions, you need to pull the retention system straps OUT of the middle that it comes in productional, pop them out and move it up or down. https://youtu.be/K--oHfdRRsE?t=30
chrisingrassia
5/27/2016 3:46 PM
epic thanks!