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Nöll M5 Space
In 2008 I assembled my Cross Country Mountain Bike which is a made-to-measure Nöll M5 Space.
It's hand made of steel. The tubes are filled brazed. The frame is rather heavy, of course. But the whole bike is 10.3 kg only. Some people call steel anachronistic but this Nöll frame is bleeding age of modern iron metallurgy. Don't get me wrong: I like carbon too, as you can see on my handlebar and seat post. But for me steel is simply the best material for bicycle frames.
I personally believe that this is the best hardtail mountain bike in the world!
Parts
| Frame | Nöll M5 Space |
| Fork | Magura Durin 80 |
| Headset | Chris King NoThreadSet |
| Stem, Bar, Bar Ends | Syntace F99, Schmolke Carbon, Scott RC Stix |
| Seat Post, Saddle | Syntace P6, Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbon |
| Crankset, Bottom Bracket, Pedals | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette, Chain | Shimano XTR, Shimano Dura Ace |
| Front/Rear Derailleur, Shifters | Shimano XTR |
| Brakes, Brake Lever | Shimano XTR 180/160 |
| Hubs, Spokes, Rims | DT Swiss 240, DT SuperComp, DT Swiss XR 4.2d |
| Tubes, Tires | Schwalbe SV 13, Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25" |
| Quick Release Lever | DT RWS Titan |
Changes/Repairs
- 09/2011: New grips
- 09/2011: New handlebar (Salsa Moto Ace) for size testing. Old one was not wide enough.
- 02/2012: New rear rim (DT XR 350) after heavy breakdown.
- 02/2012: New front brake caliper after disfunction of clamping bolt.