My old, old 29er from 2003. The first dream build!

This kit will build up into a 20-23 pound 29er, depending on fork choice and frame/fork weight. It can be built with a few substitutions to be almost as light but considerably cheaper as well. This is a dream build, folks - it's what I'd build myself if I had unlimited money to spend.

Frame: Waltworks "El Jefe" Custom 29er
Fork: Waltworks custom
Headset: Chris King or Crankbros Cobalt SL
Stem: Ritchey WCS 4-axis
Handlebar: Easton Monkeylite SL
Brake levers: Shimano XTR
Grips: Ritchey Foam
Shifters: SRAM XO gripshift or trigger
Front derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear derailleur: SRAM X.O.
Bottom Bracket: see cranks
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cassette: Shimano XTR 11-34
Crankset: Shimano XTR M970 w/integrated BB
Pedals: Crank Bros Eggbeater 4ti
Cables/housing: standard
Seatpost: Easton EC90 carbon
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR
Brakes: Shimano XTR disc
Front hub: DT Swiss 240s disc
Rear hub: DT Swis 240s disc
Front rim: Stan's 355 or Arch
Rear rim: Stan's 355 or Arch
Front spokes: DT Swiss supercomp
Rear spokes: DT Swiss supercomp
Rim strips: none
Tubes: Notubes kit
Tires: Maxxis Ignitor front/rear
Skewers: Control Tech Race (bolt-on)

Total price: $3900