Waltworks Ultimate Warrior 2

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Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Other
Waltworks Ultimate Warrior Custom
27.5", 27.5+, 29", 29"plus, 27.5/26x3.8, you name it and pretty much this thing can do it!
Frame: Other Waltworks Ultimate Warrior Custom. Misc: 27.5", 27.5+, 29", 29"plus, 27.5/26x3.8, you name it and pretty much this thing can do it!
Fork
Fox
34 Factory 120mm 27.5 Plus 110mm
Fork: Fox 34 Factory 120mm 27.5 Plus 110mm
Headset
Hope
Headset: Hope
Handlebar
Other
Thomson Titanium Riser
Handlebar: Other Thomson Titanium Riser
Stem
Thomson
Elite X4 60x0
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 60x0
Grips
ESI
Fit CR
Grips: ESI Fit CR
Brakes
SRAM
Guide RSC
Brakes: SRAM Guide RSC
Brake Levers
SRAM
Guide RSC
Brake Levers: SRAM Guide RSC
Shifters
SRAM
X01
Shifters: SRAM X01
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
X01
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01
Cranks
Race Face
Next SL Cinch
Cranks: Race Face Next SL Cinch
Chainrings / Sprocket
Race Face
30T Narrow Wide
Flipped for chainline clearance
Chainrings / Sprocket: Race Face 30T Narrow Wide. Misc: Flipped for chainline clearance
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Cinch 30
Niner Biocentric II Adjustable BB
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Cinch 30. Misc: Niner Biocentric II Adjustable BB
Chain
SRAM
PC-XX1
Chain: SRAM PC-XX1
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XX1
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XX1
Front Rim
Other
Ibis 741
Also using Easton ARC35 29 and ARC45 for the 3.8's
Front Rim: Other Ibis 741. Misc: Also using Easton ARC35 29 and ARC45 for the 3.8's
Rear Rim
Other
Ibis 741
Also using Easton ARC35 29 and ARC45 for the 3.8's
Rear Rim: Other Ibis 741. Misc: Also using Easton ARC35 29 and ARC45 for the 3.8's
Hubs
Hope
Pro 4 Evo Boost
Hubs: Hope Pro 4 Evo Boost
Spokes
DT Swiss
Comp
Spokes: DT Swiss Comp
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Nobby Nic 2.8
Front Tire: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.8
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Nobby Nic 2.8
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.8
Saddle
Brooks
Cambian C15 Carved
Saddle: Brooks Cambian C15 Carved
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb Stealth 170mm
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 170mm
Seatpost Clamp
Hope
Seatpost Clamp: Hope
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2017
Model Year:
2017
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
29 lb 0 oz (13154 g)
Weight: 29 lb 0 oz (13154 g)
Additional Info

Executive summary would be something like: a hardtail for hardtail stuff that isn't unwilling to take on the really rough stuff where a FS bike might be a "better" choice.

So basically over the past 5 months myself and Walt have been discussing options, what I was looking for from a bike, my body measurements etc and this is what we (well Walt!) came up with...

Waltworks Ultimate Warrior-img_3760.jpg

I wanted to be able to run a 170mm Reverb dropper for the most standover. I have pretty long arms so the top tube might appear to be really long too, but basically this frame is tailored to me 100%.

I didn't want the BB to be too low as I tend to get frustrated with that current trend in the rocky terrain we tend to have round these parts.

I wanted a stable bike with a nice short rear end, this one actually comes out between 410mm and 425mm, which is pretty darn cool if you ask me?!

We decided that if we were going to go with 27.7+ and 29" wheels then why not make this thing ultra adjustable, we'd use Boost 148mm Paragon Polydrops with a 6mm offset (so I can run dishless wheels) AND a Niner EBB along with a Boost 110mm Fox 34 120mm fork in order to allow the use of the following wheel and tyre combos:

This info direct from Walt, (all numbers plus/minus 5mm or so, tires vary in actual size a lot):

-29x3 is about 385mm radius
-29x2.4 is going to be about 370mm radius
-27.5x3.8 (Hodags) is about 370mm radius
-27.5x3 is about 360mm radius
-26x3.8 (Hodags, Nates) is going to be about 360mm radius
-27.5x2.4 is about 350mm radius

The EBB is optimized to be run in the "up" position with 27.5x3 (~360mm) for the ~320mm BB height in the design. If you use a bigger tire, the BB height will go up (ie, it'll be about 335-340mm with a 29x3) in which case you'd *probably* want to spin around to the "down" position to drop the BB by 15mm to roughly match.

All of the smaller tire options will generally be best run in the up position on the EBB.

The rockers can be adjusted however you wish to maximize tire clearance, achieve shortest possible chainstay length, etc. No set position will be "best", it will depend on your preferences and the tires you're running.

Additional Info:

Executive summary would be something like: a hardtail for hardtail stuff that isn't unwilling to take on the really rough stuff where a FS bike might be a "better" choice.

So basically over the past 5 months myself and Walt have been discussing options, what I was looking for from a bike, my body measurements etc and this is what we (well Walt!) came up with...

Waltworks Ultimate Warrior-img_3760.jpg

I wanted to be able to run a 170mm Reverb dropper for the most standover. I have pretty long arms so the top tube might appear to be really long too, but basically this frame is tailored to me 100%.

I didn't want the BB to be too low as I tend to get frustrated with that current trend in the rocky terrain we tend to have round these parts.

I wanted a stable bike with a nice short rear end, this one actually comes out between 410mm and 425mm, which is pretty darn cool if you ask me?!

We decided that if we were going to go with 27.7+ and 29" wheels then why not make this thing ultra adjustable, we'd use Boost 148mm Paragon Polydrops with a 6mm offset (so I can run dishless wheels) AND a Niner EBB along with a Boost 110mm Fox 34 120mm fork in order to allow the use of the following wheel and tyre combos:

This info direct from Walt, (all numbers plus/minus 5mm or so, tires vary in actual size a lot):

-29x3 is about 385mm radius
-29x2.4 is going to be about 370mm radius
-27.5x3.8 (Hodags) is about 370mm radius
-27.5x3 is about 360mm radius
-26x3.8 (Hodags, Nates) is going to be about 360mm radius
-27.5x2.4 is about 350mm radius

The EBB is optimized to be run in the "up" position with 27.5x3 (~360mm) for the ~320mm BB height in the design. If you use a bigger tire, the BB height will go up (ie, it'll be about 335-340mm with a 29x3) in which case you'd *probably* want to spin around to the "down" position to drop the BB by 15mm to roughly match.

All of the smaller tire options will generally be best run in the up position on the EBB.

The rockers can be adjusted however you wish to maximize tire clearance, achieve shortest possible chainstay length, etc. No set position will be "best", it will depend on your preferences and the tires you're running.

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