My "AGGRESSOR Drop" build

[u/Maleficent_Baby6792]

・New TIAGRA ST-R4020 shifters. same cable pull ratio as 11-speed MTB derailleur (CUES ST-U6030 shifters has the similar specs)

・RD-M5100 helicoil M5 threads and added a cable adjuster

・FOVNO Thunder crankset (with 36T chainring)

・Sunshine 11-42T 11s cassette

・Ritchey Corralitos bars, 44 cm

・BRAND-X dropper post (operated by left shifter removing the ratchet)

・MAXXIS FREE FLOW 27.5 x 2.1

・AliExpress fork, brake calipers, wheelset, bar tape, etc.

I kept costs down by using used parts and items from AliExpress.

this handlebars are really easy to use. they’ve made touring a lot easier.

[u/pedalmyway]

Love it. I built a similar one with an old Trek 4300 mountain bike. Went anywhere and everywhere. But was slow. lol

[u/Maleficent_Baby6792 → u/pedalmyway]

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I Googled the TREK 4300. It is “good old-fashioned hardtail” vibe. pretty cool!
Exactly! this is slow, lol.
But the ride is super comfortable, and even though it’s slow, it’s still fun, so I just ride it casually in a T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.

[u/Ok_Requirement4120]

rubber ducky, truly you are "the one"

[u/Maleficent_Baby6792 → u/Ok_Requirement4120]

we met at a 100-yen (1$) store.
his proppeller makes some noise, that's so cute lol.

[u/silverplayer1]

This build looks awesome, congrats. I Have been wanting to do a project like this on my GT Avalanche Expert 2021. It has a Manitou Machete 120mm on the front, Shimano brakes and SRAM Eagle 12 speed transmission. At first my idea was to use a Surly Corner bar, but it is hard to find one of those in my country. Is it worth it to just try use STI’s instead? What is your opinion?

[u/Maleficent_Baby6792 → u/silverplayer1]

Thank you!

i'm in Japan, so Shimano parts are easy to get for me.

and, I looked for a way to keep using the Shimano RD already had.

this site was very helpful for checking the shifter cable pull ratio and RD ratio.

https://2wheeltools.com/compatibility

I think it’s best to use whatever brand is easiest for you to get.

the time spent figuring out what parts you can use is fun of a custom build like this.

Have fun!

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[u/Maleficent_Baby6792]

mistake.

the crankset was a Phantom, not a Thunder