mad bout mtb Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 a few updates, hopefulle some new wheels soon.
patches Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Looking good Mad! how you finding the dropper post? Life changing, isn't it
Capricorn Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Patches: where's your new whip? Still in the honeymoon phase (you + whip + couch)?
patches Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Cap: There's a pic at the bottom of the previous page. But alas, she is incomplete and has yet to make her maiden voyage. Fortunately my CRC order touched down at the JIMC... so maybe tomorrow I can add the finishing touches (although my stem is coming from Evan Cycles, and may be lost somewhere due to them abbreviating my address... argg!)
Capricorn Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 slightly OT: is evans cheaper than CRC, or was it just a who_has_stock thing?
patches Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) slightly OT: is evans cheaper than CRC, or was it just a who_has_stock thing? They were about the same price. They do however offer free shipping on parts over R630 (but that's with royal mail ) In my case I went with Evans cos CRC doesn't sell the Easton Havoc stems in 1.5" steerer. I know 1.5" isn't common. Especially now with tapered becoming so popular, but you'd think CRC would sell all the 2012 Havoc stem variants?! Edited January 15, 2012 by patches
mad bout mtb Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 Looking good Mad! how you finding the dropper post? Life changing, isn't it  Yea it's pretty sweet but still undecided if it's worth the asking price.
patches Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Just received the new parts for the AM beast  So hopefully maiden voyage will happen tonight! Edited January 16, 2012 by patches
mad bout mtb Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Sweet! What's missing? Just a stem?
patches Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Sweet! What's missing? Just a stem? yup! just waiting for the stem to arrive Here are the changes made so far  2x9 Drivetrain (was 3x9 standard XTR setup)Shimano XTR Crank (170mm)Blackspire 24T inner ringBlackspire 36T middle ringStraitline 36T bashguardBlackspire Stinger chain guideShimano XT front derailleurSRAM X0 rear derailleurShimano XTR 9sp cassette (11-34T)Shimano HG73 chain  Spank Spoon bars 740mm wide, 20mm riseRagley lock on gripsWaiting on Easton Havoc Orange stem 50mm  Here's the overall idea... but as you can see, that stock stem has to go!
MariusC Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Wow Patches looks awesome, love the colour will look uber hot with the orange stem.
banna Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Looking smokin' there Patchman! See you got Crossmax SX's on. Have ordered them for my Tracer. Can't wait.
patches Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 patches that is looking hot!Wow Patches looks awesome, love the colour will look uber hot with the orange stem.Looking smokin' there Patchman! See you got Crossmax SX's on. Have ordered them for my Tracer. Can't wait. Thanks guys! That darn stem can't come quick enough! I tried just riding in the garden with the 85mm stem it has on it. I feel so disconnected from the bike. Don't know how the Xc guys do it with long stems and narrow bars! @Banna, the build quality on the Crossmax SX's looks great! plus these are old (2008) ones. I'm guessing you're getting 2011/2012s, which are even better. That said though... I've never had such a skinny rim before, and I'm a little apprehensive about that. I guess I'll just have to see how they hold up.
Capricorn Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 hotdamn Mr Patches: that's supersick! and i'm with Mr Mouse: orange stem, and may I suggest orange grips too. That color combo will go down awesomely!
patches Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 hotdamn Mr Patches: that's supersick! and i'm with Mr Mouse: orange stem, and may I suggest orange grips too. That color combo will go down awesomely! Orange grips?! ...darn it, I just spent money on green ones! hahaha! But there is one more orange addition... nice thick orange goodridge brake hoses... already got the hose, just need to find out what connecting fittings my brakes require.
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