mr HED Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 hi guys finally building up my SC Tallboy C, what do you think of the following: SRAM x0 or mix of XT and XTR? SID XX fork or Fox 100 RLC ? SRAM Xo groupset looks nice but i have seen mixed reviews on cranks and brakes SID XX is superlight but fox appears top notch rest: hope /ztr arch wheels, truativ noir components any advice?
GoBig Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I have both a Fox FIT 29er fork and a RockShox - the Fox has given me loads of grief (but the issues seem specific to the FIT one - not sure if that's what you're after) I also have both SRAM XX and XTR on my bikes - no comparison IMO - XTR all the way! No issues from them, whereas the SRAM drives me up the wall As far as brakes go, similar story. Don't like the feeling of the SRAM at all, Shimano is better but Formula is tops Truvativ Noir components are OK but there are lighter stuff out there for the same price Hope Arch combo - good choice. Personally like the DT Swiss hubs better, and depending on your weight and riding style the Crest rims are very solid but a bit lighter
mad bout mtb Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Groupset is very much personal prefrence. Personaly I prefer the solid click ok XTR over XO. As for brakes, shimano is very reliable so I'd go with that. Fox or roch shox, mmm... Once again personal choice, fox is high maintainance but is great, if and only if it's set up right, if you've got messed up settings it doesn't feel good.
mad bout mtb Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Sorry for spelling mistakes, on mobile so can't fix it now
mr HED Posted June 19, 2012 Author Posted June 19, 2012 Sorry for spelling mistakes, on mobile so can't fix it nowno problems!
splat Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) fork Fox 32 FLOAT 29 100 RLC 15QR & 1.5 Tapered Steerer headset Chris King Inset mix taper rear derailleur Shimano Deore XTR 985 med cage front derailleur Shimano Deore XT shifters Shimano Deore XTR crankset Shimano Deore XT 2x10 38-24 bottom bracket Hope chain Shimano HG94 10-speed cassette Shimano Deore XT 11x36 brakes Hope Tech X2 Evo rotors Hope Floating - Black (183 f & 160 r) brakes Hope Tech X2 Evo rims Stan's ZTR Crest or Arch EX 29'er spokes DT Swiss Comp hubs Hope Pro II Evo (QR15 front) quick release Hope (Rear ) tyres Schwalbe Racing Ralph Snakeskin 2.25 pedals Shimano XT 780 bars Easton EC70 Flat Wide stem Thomson Elite X4 seat post Thomson Black seat post clamp Thomson black saddle Your Choice Edited June 19, 2012 by splat
Ysterperd Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Originally fitted Fox RLC 100mm, regretted it, have now replaced it with Talas Terralogic, now have adjustable 100 - 120mm travel.Mavic C29 wheels - bombproof,X0 2x10 spd - found 39/26 option to work best,Formula The One brakes 180 mm rotors - awesome,Reverb telescopic seatpost - perhaps overkill for gauteng but awesome for Cape trials,Selle Italia gel saddle,#word of advice fit either Shadowplus(Shimano) or type 2(Sram) rear derailer as it has tendency tosometimes drop chain over rocky terrain - these derrailleurs have a clutch meganism to keep chain taut. Good luck and happy save miles
Ysterperd Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Forgot to add - go for through axle fork option as it makes for stiffer front.
G-Unit Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Bought my TB built up with XTR, fox and the ZTR Crests. The only small thing was that the original owner (I got it 2nd hand) swapped the XTR brake levers for XT as these have bite point adjustment. My comments: XTR is the shizzle. As mentioned this is personal preference tho. The RP23 shock is great. The propedal with threshold rides 95% as well as a Spez brain. Can't comment on the fork apart from it being quite plush. Time will tell... ZTR crests... Eish... I suspect the back wheel was badly built as I have already had it re-trued to try to get rid of play. I am busy replacing the bearing in the hub as the 2 smaller ones seemed a bit stuffed. Not a good start... Edited June 19, 2012 by G-Unit
mr HED Posted June 19, 2012 Author Posted June 19, 2012 thanks guys, i cant do full xtr, will need to mix and match a bit between the 2 gruppos.
mr HED Posted June 19, 2012 Author Posted June 19, 2012 XTXTR and RS REBAAlso XTXTR brakes do you know what is the difference between SID and reba? the xx models appear almost identical in specs and weight
G-Unit Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 thanks guys, i cant do full xtr, will need to mix and match a bit between the 2 gruppos. In that case I would suggest:XTR cranksetXTR shiftersXT brakesXT derailleursXT cassette and chain My 10 grand's worth :-)
GLuvsMtb Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 My dream buildfork Manatou Tower Pro (100mm or 120mm) headset Chris King Inset mix taper rear derailleur SRAM XX front derailleur Shimano Deore XT shifters SRAM XX Gripshift crankset RaceFace SL Next 26/38 bottom bracket Chris King chain SRAM 1090 hollow pin cassette SRAM XG 1090 brakes Formula R1 rotors Formula 6 bolt rotor (180 f & 160 r) rims Stan's ZTR Crest spokes DT Swiss Comp hubs Chris King quick release Hope tyres GEAX Saguro front and back pedals Shimano XT 780 bars Truvativ Noir T30 10s stem Thomson Elite X4 seat post Thomson Black seat post clamp Thomson black saddle Selle Italia SLR G-Unit 1
G-Unit Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 My dream buildfork Manatou Tower Pro (100mm or 120mm) headset Chris King Inset mix taper rear derailleur SRAM XX front derailleur Shimano Deore XT shifters SRAM XX Gripshift crankset RaceFace SL Next 26/38 bottom bracket Chris King chain SRAM 1090 hollow pin cassette SRAM XG 1090 brakes Formula R1 rotors Formula 6 bolt rotor (180 f & 160 r) rims Stan's ZTR Crest spokes DT Swiss Comp hubs Chris King quick release Hope tyres GEAX Saguro front and back pedals Shimano XT 780 bars Truvativ Noir T30 10s stem Thomson Elite X4 seat post Thomson Black seat post clamp Thomson black saddle Selle Italia SLR You have thought that through quite well!
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