>>1074460a) I machined frame mounts for both front and rear brakes. Pic related - non drive side.
b) This frame weighs 3.5kilos of CrMo. There is nothing noodly with it :) As for pedal bob - with whiopping 40mm of suspension travel, I can live with it :)
c) It's Nexave RD-T400 rear mech - they came with a built-in rollamajig. Rapid rise for maximum troll value.