Delilah Posted September 13, 2012 Author Posted September 13, 2012 I have those hubs in black. So nice!The first thing I thought of when I saw the nipples was aluminium oxidising and bonding to the rim, but that's not an issue with your carbon rims.What do they weigh?Its going to be a pimping wheelset! What spokes will you use? Is your frame's rear 142x12?Hey Splat Yeah, the Hopes are nice and good value too. The rims came in at 385 and 395g. Outer width 30mm, inner width 23mm, depth 20mm, 603mm ERD, 32 hole, tubeless compatible AM/XC rims with rider weight limit of 120kg (I should be okay then ). They're being laced up with black DT Swiss Revos. Yep, the frame is 12x142mm. Luckily CRC sells the Hope conversion kit. I think it's about R150, so not bad at all.
Vetseun Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 And the winner is Hairy! Wow, she is lovely Delilah 1
Delilah Posted September 13, 2012 Author Posted September 13, 2012 Wow, she is lovelyThanks Bloody Agent! But, can a Tallboy be a "she"?
ChUkKy Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks Bloody Agent! But, can a Tallboy be a "she"? Yes, just dont use any nuts Delilah 1
Delilah Posted September 13, 2012 Author Posted September 13, 2012 Yes, just dont use any nuts LMAO!!!!
Vetseun Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks Bloody Agent! But, can a Tallboy be a "she"? Dunno, ask Morgan Rose! Delilah 1
jules1976 Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 A beauty of note !! enjoy the rebuild and the many hrs in the saddle Delilah 1
Scooterza Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Hey Splat Yeah, the Hopes are nice and good value too. The rims came in at 385 and 395g. Outer width 30mm, inner width 23mm, depth 20mm, 603mm ERD, 32 hole, tubeless compatible AM/XC rims with rider weight limit of 120kg (I should be okay then ). They're being laced up with black DT Swiss Revos. Yep, the frame is 12x142mm. Luckily CRC sells the Hope conversion kit. I think it's about R150, so not bad at all. Wow - hectic techy talk and from a girl nogal! Very impressive! Edited September 13, 2012 by Scooterza Delilah 1
Delilah Posted September 13, 2012 Author Posted September 13, 2012 Wow - hectic techy talk and from a girl nogal! Very impressive!LOL! Thanks Scooterza. I like to read up on the stuff I buy before buying. The carbon rim knowledge came from reading an extremely looooong thread on MTBR forums. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
bikekid Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) LOL! Thanks Scooterza. I like to read up on the stuff I buy before buying. The carbon rim knowledge came from reading an extremely looooong thread on MTBR forums. Nice - congrats. Whats the warranty like on the frame? 5 year or lifetime? How much would a new rear hanger set you back? Edited September 13, 2012 by robinh
CAAD4 Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 I tend towards the Bad Boy myself ... http://www.at-fahrraeder.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cannondale-bad-boy-8-2010-neu-01.jpg Bloody Hell Bruce, great minds think alike. Was perving at the latest models of these and the Hooligan last weekend. I wouldn't mind one for CM...
Delilah Posted September 13, 2012 Author Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) May you have many millions miles... Thank you kindly Nice - congrats. Whats the warranty like on the frame? 5 year or lifetime? How much would a new rear hanger set you back? The warranty is a 2-part affair. At first you get 2 years repair/replace. After that you get replacement bits at minimal cost, even if it was a crash, for the life of the bike. As per SC website: Limited Frame WarrantySanta Cruz Bicycles will repair or replace at its option any frame it determines to be defective.The warranty will be in effect for two years from the date of sale and applies to the original owner.This warranty does not cover custom finishes. No-Fault ReplacementSanta Cruz Bicycles will make replacement parts available to the original owner at a minimal charge in the event of a crash or other non-warranty situation for the life of the bike. The hanger is replaceable, but I don't know what it costs. EDIT: A quick Google revealed that a new hanger can be bought from CRC for R170 ex shipping ex vat Edited September 13, 2012 by Delilah
wapad Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Yep, I have indeed. The kind gentleman will get back to me with prices He raised a few questions that I would appreciate advice on: 1. Are 180mm rotors overkill? 2. Should I opt for shorter cranks? Do yourself a favour and get the V to get you a price on Formula R1 brakes, currently have them on my Pivot 160mm front and rear super power and great modulation plus they are super light Wrt cranks 165 mm means you will forfeit leverage and could mess with your cadence feel, plenty info on the topic but my understanding is to have longer cranks than you would on a road bike, good suspension setup should help with banging the cranks On point 2: I'm 1.72m and have only ever had standard length cranks. Will it be better to try 165mm? I've read other riders go for 165mm on the Tallboy to minimise rock strikes. PS: Thanks to everybody for all the comments, good wishes and congratulations. You are all most kind. Delilah 1
Delilah Posted September 14, 2012 Author Posted September 14, 2012 Hi Wapad, thanks for the advice. I'm pretty hesitant to change to 165mm cranks, because I've never had a problem with 175mm. So, reading your advice on longer cranks for MTB makes sense to me. As for brakes, I've never tried Formula R1 - will look into it. Must say though that I've always been happy with XT...
Greg29 Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 You lucky bugger - I can but only dream of such a beauty!!!!!!
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