tunariaan Posted July 6, 2012 Share <p>I have had this bike for a few months and i am really enjoying it, it's an size xl and with the tubless and heavier wheels it is about 10.9kg'si was a bit lighter but with the rocket ron tyres i had endless tyre problems , these maxi icon's so far has been great and i will also use them for the Pioneer This bike climbs really well and i love it on the xc races, although it a big bike and a big size i mange it well I am 1.93 and weighs 87kg'sIf you had to change anything on this to make it more racing fit what would it be and whythe weight seems to be ok for me but lighter might work i just wont know for nowWould you change to a bigger rotar for example ?Please tell me what you think? Here is some of the original info Thanks Product name Bike Scale 29 Pro Sizes S, M, L, XL Frame Scale 29 Carbon, IMP3, HMF NET, Tapered HT, PM 160 Disc, Carbon dropout, PFBB92, replaceable hanger, SDS shock damping system Fork Rock Shox SID 29 RL Air, Tapered steerer, Pop Loc remote Lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm trav Headset Ritchey Pro Tapered 1.5“ - 1 1/8“, semi integrated 50 / 61mm Rear Derailleur Sram X0 carbon long cage, 20 Speed Front Derailleur Sram X9, High Mount dual pull 34.9mm Shifters Sram X9 Trigger, multi%2 Edited July 6, 2012 by tunariaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Posted July 6, 2012 Share Change the brakes to XT / XTR. The rest is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted July 6, 2012 Share so you dont rate these brakes as too good?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted July 6, 2012 Share Some of the Avids are prone to squeal and they're a bitch to service. If yours run quietly, keep em. If you wish to change them, look at the Formula R1's too. If you have money burning a hole in your pockets you can go for a good custom built wheekset too. Chris King with ZTR flows, but be warned, they'll set you back at least R10k. Nothing wrong with your current wheels, so the last one is purely for indulgence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted July 6, 2012 Share i must be honest , the wheels seems to be fine but the brakes can be very noisyi have read some reports on the Formula 1's and they say it not the best for overall wet conditionsThese brakes are very noisy, but i though it might be to do with dirt in the padsThanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted July 6, 2012 Share Change the rotors to hope, they will not squeek again. I have the same bike, mine is good as gold. Just changed the tyres but that's personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted July 6, 2012 Share Don't upgrade from XT to XTR. Lots of $$$ for what? If you really feel the need to upgrade you brakes buy Formula R1 Racing or R1's. They will be quite a bit lighter, offer better modulation and stopping power. Which wheelset is on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Posted July 6, 2012 Share Upgrades on mine:Full XT with XTR RD (probably a little heavier than Sram, but was gatvol of Sram on my previous bike.)Wheelset to Magic Rims, Pillar Spokes, DDP tech hubs. (probably not the lighest but VERY strong and stff. I weigh 93kg)Put the Ritchey Carbon Seat post, and Carbon Truvativ Bars with Truvativ Stem.And Ritchey WCS Saddle.Weight 9.6kg for a large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andro Posted July 6, 2012 Share Custom Build mine. Weigh 8.8 Look Quarts Carbon Ti pedalsFormula R1 carbon lever brakesRotor crank with Q ringsRichey stem and post (carbon)Nior Carbon 600mm BarEnve clincher Rims/Sapin Spokes/Tune hubs and tune skewersSelle Ital SLR Carbon saddle (135 Gram)XX - Casset, Rear anf front derail, chainSpec Brain ForkSpec S Works 29 x1.95 tyre on frontSpec Control 29 x 1.8 tyre on rear. Edited July 6, 2012 by Andro Cav' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted July 6, 2012 Share Custom Build mine. Weigh 8.88.8kg !!! Whats the specs please.....( enve wheels ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andro Posted July 6, 2012 Share add on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Maree Posted July 6, 2012 Share Stans Arch Ex or American Classic wheels. Edited July 6, 2012 by Andre Maree Weight Weenie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2-D Posted July 7, 2012 Share The wheel size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted July 7, 2012 Share LOL, you guys are all shaving some grams from your claimed weights, or your scales are a bit out.... Almost like how the fishermen adds a bit, cyclist shave a bit.... whenever someone tells me their bike weighs xx I add a good few grams to it, atleast 300g or more Edited July 7, 2012 by TheV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andro Posted July 7, 2012 Share Good for You. Mine was actually weight by lbs. And weighed again at other shop. same reading. If you know you components you have no doubt that this is well possible. The question is; how much you willing to pay. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboLuke Posted July 7, 2012 Share I have the Spark Pro. I changed the seat post - biggest weight saving, I changed the handlebar to carbon. I changed the rims to American Classic (only because I had them). The rest is sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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