Jan. 8, 2024, 8:08 a.m. -  Loretta_Thurwar

> I'd be swapping out the same parts on pretty much every stock bike no matter how much more than five grand I was spending. > theoretical bike will have an aluminum frame with simple cable routing - internal or external - that does not interface with my headset and I'd like to be able to carry a water bottle in the front triangle. I'd prefer not to have in-frame storage > I can't decide where I want to sit for a one bike choice between 140mm and 170mm of rear suspension.  Sounds like your looking for frame only RAAW Madonna V3 or RAAW Jib. If you guys have the opportunity I would be curious to hear what your opinions of either of those bikes are. For my 40th I dream built a Madonna v2.1 and it's hands down the most capable and favorite bike I have ever owned. With the current sale on the Jibb I'm right on the fence on getting one of those as well. * Öhlins RXF38 m.2 * Öhlins TTX22m.2 Coil * Chris King (hubs, headset, BB) * AXS XO driver train * AXS 180mm dropper  * 1UP cockpit * ERGON Eduro saddle * WR1 convergence wheels * Maxxis Assegai/DHR 2