First Enduro Build (take 2)

[Nicko]

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.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

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]

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 brakeset

180mm front

160mm 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 travel

Shock - Upgraded to Rockshox RP23 - 5.5" travel i think

Edited November 15, 2013 by Nicko

[Nicko]

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

[Nicko]

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 Derailleur

Shimano XTR front derailleur

SRAM 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!!

[nolipoli]

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.

[patches]

Clutch RD and Narrow-Wide chainring... just do it!

[ThePubSA]

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 Derailleur

Shimano XTR front derailleur

SRAM 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]

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

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

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.

[Nicko]

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

[Nicko]

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?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

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.

 

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Edited November 15, 2013 by cpt armpies mayhem

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

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.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Where are you getting the TLD baggies from? Look awesome!!

Price too plz.

[Nicko]

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

 

Paid

R700 Troy Lee Baggies

R320 Fox Jersey

R400 Fox Elbow Pads

R600 Fox Knee Pads

R250 Fox Gloves

 

I think those are all pretty cheap, I'm sure it would cost a **** load more locally!