Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Ok so I decided to start a new thread, seeing as that my original thread was for a completely different bike, and that never happened at all, so this thread will be for my current build which is definitely happening. So I'm building up a 2012 Giant Trance X 26er I'll start off with some pictures of the bike in it's current state, but there is quite a bit of work to be done, and a lot of parts on their way. Okay so not too many photos yet, but I'm not too impressed with the current asthetics of the bike, so some improvements are gonna be made. Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 15, 2013 Share Sweet! So - tell us - what parts you waiting for? Are you going to slap a 140/150mm fork on the front? Are you doing 1x10 / 1x11? Details, man - DETAILS!!! Nicko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Okay so upgrades!!!! Here is a list of upgrades I'm planning on: Putting on my my set of Easton Haven wheels Removing the Elixir R brakes and putting on my new SLX brakeset180mm front160mm rear Dropper Seatpost- Went with Gravity Dropper Turbo LP 5" (wanted the reliability)- plan on removing the boot cover, cause it's uuuugly! Changing the ugly front crankset to 2x10 XT crankset Changing the bars to myy Spank Oozy 720mm rizer bars Changing the stem to Race Face Respond 60mm stem- also changing the spacers to black and top cap to black race face Cables!!! I hate those ugly red cables, so those will be changed to black Saddle, just going with a WTB Pure V, the current saddle is harder than a brick! Tyres:Front - 2.4 Conti Mtn King (I've got 3 other 2.4 tyres, so will see)Rear - 2.2 Conti Mtn King Grip - ESI Chunky That's about it!!! I'm keeping the frame and fork basically Fork - Rock Shox Sektor Dual Position Coil 120-150mm travelShock - Upgraded to Rockshox RP23 - 5.5" travel i think Edited November 15, 2013 by Nicko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Sweet! So - tell us - what parts you waiting for? Are you going to slap a 140/150mm fork on the front? Are you doing 1x10 / 1x11? Details, man - DETAILS!!! Haha ur too fast, and my typing is too slow.... See post 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Ok other than that... I need some advice I have a full SLX/XT groupset sitting in my cupboard, brand new! The bike currently has:SRAM XO Rear DerailleurShimano XTR front derailleurSRAM XO gripshifts Now I'm getting quite a lot of chain slap, what are the possible causes and fixes for this? Should I consider changing the rear derailleur to my XT derailleur? and use the SLX shifters? I like the gripshifts, but the chainslap is quite noticeably bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted November 15, 2013 Share First thing is check to see if you can remove some links from your chain...and adjust the tension screw on the derailleur. Next have a look for a chain guide device thingy (Bionicon C-Guide comes to mind) Failing that what you want is a SRAM Type 2 derailleur, or a Shimano Shadow Plus derailleur. Nicko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 15, 2013 Share Clutch RD and Narrow-Wide chainring... just do it! Nicko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted November 15, 2013 Share Ok other than that... I need some advice I have a full SLX/XT groupset sitting in my cupboard, brand new! The bike currently has:SRAM XO Rear DerailleurShimano XTR front derailleurSRAM XO gripshifts Now I'm getting quite a lot of chain slap, what are the possible causes and fixes for this? Should I consider changing the rear derailleur to my XT derailleur? and use the SLX shifters? I like the gripshifts, but the chainslap is quite noticeably bad!!If its not broken dont fix it,use it till its done then use the fresh shimano,unless you want all brand new from the word go.I prefer sram rear mech . I would swop the elixers out for the slx,.. but if they working leave em on ! Nicko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share If its not broken dont fix it,use it till its done then use the fresh shimano,unless you want all brand new from the word go.I prefer sram rear mech . I would swop the elixers out for the slx,.. but if they working leave em on ! Taking the elixirs off, and putting on the SLX brakes! This isn't even an option for me, not a fan of Avid brakes at all!!! And I've heard fantastic things about the SLX brakes Big Wheel Cycles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 15, 2013 Share chain slap - combination of 2 things. 1 - the chain is too long, and 2 - it's not a clutch RD. Is your XT RD the one with the clutch? If so - put it on with the SLX shifters etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Some other things arriving to go with the bike Given that I fractured my elbow a few months ago at Giba Gorge, I figured some protection is in order Fox Launch Pro Knee and Elbow Pads Some sweet shorts, so I don't look like an XC'er at the wrong event And a long sleeve jersey And some full finger gloves Edited November 15, 2013 by Nicko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share chain slap - combination of 2 things. 1 - the chain is too long, and 2 - it's not a clutch RD. Is your XT RD the one with the clutch? If so - put it on with the SLX shifters etc. Yeah it is, it's the Shadow+ which I believe is clutch type?? I quite like the gripshift though to be honest, it's pretty nice!!! I'll try check out the current derailleur, and see which exact model it is. How do you know if the chain is too long? Is there a method for checking this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 15, 2013 Share First thing is check to see if you can remove some links from your chain...and adjust the tension screw on the derailleur. Next have a look for a chain guide device thingy (Bionicon C-Guide comes to mind) Failing that what you want is a SRAM Type 2 derailleur, or a Shimano Shadow Plus derailleur. http://media3.giphy.com/media/X92pmIty2ZJp6/giphy.gif Edited November 15, 2013 by cpt armpies mayhem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 15, 2013 Share Yeah it is, it's the Shadow+ which I believe is clutch type?? I quite like the gripshift though to be honest, it's pretty nice!!! I'll try check out the current derailleur, and see which exact model it is. How do you know if the chain is too long? Is there a method for checking this? Your current RD is a definite non-clutch RD. Can see from the pics... The shadow plus is the clutch type for Shimano... Also - chain. Need to depress the suspension fully (take all the air out before doing this) and then ensure that there are just 2 links overlapping when the RD is at its maximum forward position, and the chain is in both big rings. Nicko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 15, 2013 Share Where are you getting the TLD baggies from? Look awesome!!Price too plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Where are you getting the TLD baggies from? Look awesome!!Price too plz. Bought them off Amazon actually, paid R700 for them. I have a friend coming over next month, so she's bringing all those clothing items over, so now I won't have to pay the ridiculous duties on them PaidR700 Troy Lee BaggiesR320 Fox JerseyR400 Fox Elbow PadsR600 Fox Knee PadsR250 Fox Gloves I think those are all pretty cheap, I'm sure it would cost a **** load more locally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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