2003 Specialized SX/BBS02

[Steve UKLSRA]

And another build fresh out of the garage...Carole's SX...pretty as a picture and rides like you wouldn't believe! Another frame-up build, with matching the performance of my 2004 S-Works Enduro the target...it's had a full NDT x-ray on the frame before starting (as it's for the missus), then Fox 36 160 forks fitted, Mavic EN521 rims on Hope Pro2 hubs with 2.4 High Roller 2's, Hope V4 203mm brakes front and rear, Nukeproof 70mm steerer with Hussfelt Comp bars, Zee rear derailleur/SLX 10sp cassette/Raceface 38t NW (with another homemade adaptor), KMC X10-93 chain, RSP dropper seatpost with Insat saddlebag battery, Shimano Saint pedals...the list goes on (and cost lol)...this thing is a dream to ride and a classic in it's own right, commanding £500 for frame only sales, it climbs anything, cuts the mustard downhill, agile, nimble, confidence inspiring...if it wasn't white, I'd have it for myself and build her something else lol

 

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you have any problems with them hope rotors as mine right pita as the rivet will hit my calliper if not on right.

 

[Steve UKLSRA]

No problem with the V4 Hope brakes and at £375 with rotors and adaptors I'd 'kin hope not lol...fitted straight on and never had a prob...if yours are fouling on the rivets of your rotors, put a 1 or 2mm spacer on the caliper to lift it clear of the rivets...I've had to machine Fox forks before to make floating brake disc rivets clear too...

 

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i got avid trail brakes and was told to grind the calliper but can you tell if i get a pic off it.

203 disc and 203 mount just dont think it looks right.

 

[Steve UKLSRA]

send me a pic SW...you won't have to machine/grind owt, a couple of washers will normally sort it!!

 

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it hits the inside where the bottom bolt is, dont think there is much else i can do bar grind the calliper or change the rotors.