Cove Hustler / Yeti 575 Build.

[tjdixon911]

I am heading off to a LBS with the veiw of ordering up one of the above bikes tomorrow, basically building it from a "doner" bike (if it works out!) will almost be within a decent budget.

The spec seems pretty good which is basically;

Fork - Fox 32 Float RL 140mm

Headset - TH-857 1 1/8" Threadless

Rear Hub - Hope XC, 32 Hole Disc

Front Hub - Hope XC, 32 Holw Disc

Spokes - DT 15 Gauge Black Stainless

Rims - DT E540, Double Wall, 32 Hole Disc

Tire - WTB Moto Raptor 2.24 (52/54) Race 26"x2.24"

Shift Levers - Shimano LX, With 2 Way Release

Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore

Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT

Cassette - SRAM PG-970, Power Glide II, 9 Speed, 11-34

Chain - Shimano HG-53

Crankset - TruVativ Style 2.0 AM, 4mm All Mountain Bash Guard, 36/24 Chainring, Giga X Pipe Drive Exterior BB System

Bottom Bracket - Giga X Pipe Drive Intergrated with Crankset

Bar - FSA Maximus, Double Butted Alloy, OS-31.8mm 40mm Rise

Stem - Gravity FR200 OS Threadless with Alloy Face Plate, with 31.8mm Bar Clamp

Grips - WTB MotoTec Locking Drop Guard End Plugs

Brakes - Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulics Disc

Pedals - Crank Bros Acid

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on the spec and if there is anything worth upgrading straight away? I am trying to build to a budget with the possibility of upgrading at a later date...

I have heard / read good reveiws on both frames but just wondered what peoples thoughts are on the two?

Any help / advice much appreciated.

[cone]

Mmmmm yeti 575 , just got myself one - love it. Hold both frames side by side and the quality of the yeti shines out , not that I don't like Coves I've got one also. As always though riding style has to be taken into account as I'd say that the cove MAY tend towards the more jumpy freeridie type of riding I could be wrong just my thoughts.

[tjdixon911]

cone said:

Mmmmm yeti 575 , just got myself one - love it. Hold both frames side by side and the quality of the yeti shines out , not that I don't like Coves I've got one also. As always though riding style has to be taken into account as I'd say that the cove MAY tend towards the more jumpy freeridie type of riding I could be wrong just my thoughts.

Thanks, I have heard only good things about both bikes and from what I gather are both good around trails which is what it'll be used for.....

[PomBstard]

Another 575 rider - not ridden the Cove, so can't comment on that. Love the Yeti - great XC bike and very comfortable for all-dayers - 9.5 hours and 130km is most so far.

My spec is probably a level or so up from the one you're proposing, though forks are the same, but you'll be fine starting with what you've got and upgrading along the way, which is what I've done. Biggest difference for me was getting a better wheelset - Mavic X717 laced to Hope Pro2 - made a big difference to the standard fit. After two years the only things the same as when I bought it are the stem and the forks.

But stuff'll break and wear out - upgrade then if you can't afford to now. Best to just get it all together and get riding.

[pastrana72]

That seems a fairly good spec.

I have a Cove Hustler, and I think it is really good, not ridden or had a close look at the Yeti though.

Good Luck.

[tjdixon911]

Its Done!

Will be picking up the Hustler next week......

It was the bike I originally wanted which is why I went for it! (and slightly cheaper!)

It's a Matt Black frame and is being built from this doner bike;

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/4975/Marin-Bikes-Wol...

The frame / Shock will be on Ebay once its done.

Can't wait!

[P-Jay]

Nice that's one more of us, one less of them (in the Cove Clan ha ha)

Looks a pretty good spec, I'd bin the chainset though, I had two Truitive ones that came OE on differnt bikes and they gave me nothing but problems (they were Stylo's though) and get an XT / SLX.

[tjdixon911]

P-Jay said:

Nice that's one more of us, one less of them (in the Cove Clan ha ha)

Looks a pretty good spec, I'd bin the chainset though, I had two Truitive ones that came OE on differnt bikes and they gave me nothing but problems (they were Stylo's though) and get an XT / SLX.

Thanks are they a fairly striaght forward swap over? (Basic tools?) or should I see if they can do a deal now?

I am already at the high end of my budget so don't want to spend more money right now.....

I don't mind swapping them over in 6months - a years time if they do cause problems!

[P-Jay]

tjdixon911 said:

P-Jay said:

Nice that's one more of us, one less of them (in the Cove Clan ha ha)

Looks a pretty good spec, I'd bin the chainset though, I had two Truitive ones that came OE on differnt bikes and they gave me nothing but problems (they were Stylo's though) and get an XT / SLX.

Thanks are they a fairly striaght forward swap over? (Basic tools?) or should I see if they can do a deal now?

I am already at the high end of my budget so don't want to spend more money right now.....

I don't mind swapping them over in 6months - a years time if they do cause problems!

It's a pretty straight forward job, but you have to be carefull to use the right amount of spacers so your drive train lines up and you'll need an external BB tool. TBH if you don't have one, or one you can borrow they're £30 or so for a park one, better of getting the LBS to do it as they'll probably fit one for free if you buy it from them.

[mk1fan]

Welcome to the Cove Party. Awesome bikes. Soooo much fun.

[tjdixon911]

mk1fan said:

Welcome to the Cove Party. Awesome bikes. Soooo much fun.

Thanks, I hope it will prove to be!

Can't wait!!! Only 5 days to go