Rotec Revert 5.0

[fastrider gus]

I got this bad-boy sent over just at the start of the covid dramas, from Washington to my front door in less than 5 whole days! Incredible! Then it took about 3 weeks to get the cranks even though they were within 100km of my house...
Anyway, the reason for this build was the desire for a single speed dual suspension play bike that could shred dirtjumps, street, little freeride spots and just general hooning about. Im too washed up to ride a hardtail like i used to, need a few inches of cush at least..

Massive thankyou to Sully from Rotec for looking after me on this one, its keeping me entertained untill the new pressie rocks up!

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[Oddjob]

Won't somebody think of the knees!

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[fastrider gus]

Frame - Rotec Revert 5.0 Medium (4 or 5" settings, currently in 5")
Rear shock - DVO Topaz T3 air
Front shock/fork - BOS deville FFV 150mm
Handlebars - Renthal Fatbar 30mm
Stem - Deity Copperhead 50mm
Headset - Cheapo 44/56 for now
Grips - Classic Oury
Saddle - SDG I-beam
Seatpost - Raceface Atlas I-beam
Front brake - Hope Tech3 V4
Rear brake - Hope Tech3 V4
Cranks - Raceface Turbine cinch 170mm
Chainguide - zip
Chain - KMC Kool lite bling
Pedals - Straitline
Front derailleur - lolz
Rear derailleur - none for now
Front shifter - serious?
Rear shifter - none yet..
Cassette - Atomlab 13t
Front hub - Hope Pro4 32h 15mm
Rear hub - i9 torch 32h 12x142
Front rim - NOS Mavic 823 26"
Rear rim - NOS mavic 823 26"
Spokes - black sapim i think they were..
Nipples - black
Tyres - F- 2.4" Maxxis Ardent, R- 2.35 Maxxis Crossmark II
Tubes - goo only
Total weight - bugger all


As much as i enjoy the simplicity of the SS setup, i think ill end up throwing on a sram 7speed DH groupset just to widen its use a little.
Also next are some offset shock bushes and drop the fork travel to around 130 if possible.

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[Mr Crudley]

Looks super and full of purpose. Haven't heard of Rotec for quite a long time.

What is hapepning around the BB pivots? Is is a single pivot or have some funky linkages tucked away.

 

[fastrider gus]

Looks super and full of purpose. Haven't heard of Rotec for quite a long time.

What is hapepning around the BB pivots? Is is a single pivot or have some funky linkages tucked away.

Straight up single pivot around the BB, hence the single speed setup with no need for a tensioner. Pretty versatile little frame!

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[fastrider gus]

Few of the bare frame when she arrived

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[moorey]

Medium frame on a 6’2” man. Lunacy. Gissit here.

 

[pink poodle]

Busting out all the porn lately!!! This beast looks sweet as.

 

[fastrider gus]

Medium frame on a 6’2” man. Lunacy. Gissit here.

Mate... 6'5" haha

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[Ultra Lord]

Best full susser dj I’ve seen (sorry poods).

do want.

 

[leitch]

Very cool. Haven’t seen anything from Rotec in an age but always loved the RL9. This looks sweet.

 

[moorey]

Mate... 6'5" haha

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FFS, give.

 

[fastrider gus]

Very cool. Haven’t seen anything from Rotec in an age but always loved the RL9. This looks sweet.

There is some super exciting stuff coming!
Id love an RL9 for the collection, lawwills are my jam..

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[pink poodle]

Best full susser dj I’ve seen (sorry poods).

do want.

Come on! My inexpensive straight from the factory catalogue bike is very special...

 

[Mr Crudley]

Straight up single pivot around the BB, hence the single speed setup with no need for a tensioner. Pretty versatile little frame!

Very nice and tidy looking too. Red is also at least 5% faster than lesser colours.

Single pivots are the One True Suspension. You won't get a bad word from me.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Best full susser dj I’ve seen (sorry poods).

do want.

Imagine how good you would look on one of those too. Think of it as a way to prevent potential future back pain - medical reasons, I say.

 

[fastrider gus]

FFS, give.

We'll see what happens when the newie comes along, i was hoping to keep this one too, you might have to fight Russ for it if the aussie dollar screws me over again..

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[Ultra Lord]

Come on! My inexpensive straight from the factory catalogue bike is very special...

It’s not red though! And the tranny isn’t a dj bike do doesn’t count.

 

[pink poodle]

Imagine how good you would look on one of those too. Think of it as a way to prevent potential future back pain - medical reasons, I say.

You're raising some good points for him. Let the dollars rain!!!

 

[pink poodle]

It’s not red though! And the tranny isn’t a dj bike do doesn’t count.

How dare you assume that bikes gender. It's trans style....