rudi-h Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 So after a lot of research and even more saving, this seems to be my ultimate bike. Its going to drain me to the bone though, so want to make dead sure... Problem is that I'll need to get it imported and built, so no option of taking it for a test drive before I drop the cash. What do you think, any chance of me making a mistake here? Frame: Santracruz 5010Fork: Rockshox PikeWheelset: Crossmax trailShock: Fox Float CTDSeatpost: Rockshox reverbBrakes: Avid elexirGroupset: SLX; XT rear derailleur
GLuvsMtb Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 swop out those Elixir's for SLX or XT brakes. You will find many-a-thread about brake squealing Elixirs. I also see that CWC is building up some pretty decent Santa Cruzes. Perhaps give Chris a call and see what they can do for you. http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/santa-cruz-tallboy-2-xt-2015 At least you wont be posting on thehubsa in a few months time about poor warrantee from SC after importing your own if you go local.
rudi-h Posted September 3, 2014 Author Posted September 3, 2014 The build kit bought directly from the US goes for high 70's. MB will be using some stock components to build for +-15% cheaper, but it still the price of two reasonably well-specced bikes. thanks for the comment about the brakes, will try to get Shimano fitted.
Izak Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 swop out those Elixir's for SLX or XT brakes. You will find many-a-thread about brake squealing Elixirs. Had the same problem with my XOs but a new set of Dartmoor rotors and organic pads sorted the issue
BaGearA Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 get Avid Xo trail brakes...light and they can stop anything going at whatever speed
gummibear Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 swop out those Elixir's for SLX or XT brakes. +1
gummibear Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 Wheelset: Crossmax trail crossmax.JPG For the wheels i'd go with the Mavic Crossmax XL . They nice and wide at 23 mm internal rim and light at 1750g for the 27,5 set. Had a ride on them on a demo bike and the nice and stiff to. If you want yellow then go with Mavic Crossmax Enduro,same weight but a narrower rim.
gummibear Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 http://www.mavic.com/sites/default/files/mavic_article_gallery/1000x1000/RV0446/CrossmaxXLWTS.jpg
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