It's Getting Hot in Here

I just finished building and shipping one of the new disc only Salsa Dos Niner frames.
I can't believe how light these things are, 4.2lbs for a large frame.
This build features the ever popular Bike29 Royale Wheelset in green, this time laced to Stan's ZTR Arch rims. While it isn't tubeless at the moment, the option is there. The complete bike weights in at 26.5lbs.


The seat and seatpost are mine, as the new owner of the bike already had those parts. I can't really take a picture of an incomplete bike, especially when they look as good as this, so Moo II gets the cameo. Moo I & II are a pair of custom SDG saddles made for me, way back in the day, they occasionally make an appearance or two on any given bike.

Also heating things up, are these IRD Fire XC Pro 29er tires. It will look familiar to those that have used the 26" tire manufactured by Panaracer. IRD has an agreement with Panaracer, who is actually making this tire for them in their factory in Japan. It is a fantastic multi-condition tire. I received them yesterday, weighed them up, and wouldn't you know it, fit right into what my idea of a decent weight trail tire should be. Knowing the capabilities of this tire's baby brother, it should be one to watch.
I was putting off a "Test Sled" build, but now my hand is forced.

I'll have that update tomorrow. I know a couple of internet savvy folks are already wondering what it might be, but let's just say, it will be frumious.