Bike of the Decade - my Zink Vacay Troy Lee Designs Build
https://mtbacademy.com/apply_youtube_... 🚨Apply Now to discover how the Instinct Activation Method™ ⚡️helps you Move Like an Athlete and Ride Like a Kid Again™ Last weekend I participated in the #StraitAcresShowdown in Zirconia North Carolina, and actually lined up with Kyle Strait during qualifying (He ate my lunch, and dinner) But while I was there, I wanted to show off my Zink Vacay that I've been building out leading up to the race. The bike gives me so much confidence and I love it. In this video I'm breaking down every part on this build from brakes, rotors, spacers, forks, electronic shifting (new to me), cranks, you name it. I even have a little "surprise" or two Frame: Zink Vacay Size Large with Troy Lee Designs Custom Paint, signed by Cam Zink Shock: Push Industries ElevenSix custom valved to my riding weight and style Fork: Zeb Select upgraded with ButterCups from 170 reduce to 160mm, RC2 3.1 Damper Wheels WeAreOne Deal 27.5" carbon hoops laced to i9 1/1 hubs, Orange sealant tubeless Tires: Continental Kryptotal 2.4's, enduro casing soft compound Cranks: Cane Creek Ti EeWings 160mm Pedals: Chromag Pressure Stem and Bars: Chromag OSX / Fubars cut to 760mm Grips: Sensus Disisdaboss Lock Ons Seatpost / Saddle: Switch between Chromag Overture DJ w/ Thompson Elite and SRAM AXS Wireless 250mm dropper with SDG Radar Saddle Shifters: SRAM AXS Derailleur: Switch between SRAM X0 12-speed with T-type chain in black and SB-One tensioner with single speed chain Brakes and Rotors: Hope Tech v4 with 203mm vented rotors Top Cap: Reverse Components Barspin thru-bolt Cowboy hat courtesy of Spinx Gas station lat minute YEEHAW SUBSCRIBE to get FREE Fundamentals course coming soon! #mtb #troyleedesigns #zinkbikes

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