MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 Very very easy to service. But the seals dont last even if you service it often. If you want something light that lasts get a Marzocchi. Tks for all the comments. I am aware of the maintenance side of things with the Pace forks and it is a concern. But then again, with Ebay and similar sites, Retrobike etc, I am sure if there is a will there is also a way to get new seals etc. At 1300g for a 100mm fork I am prepared to live with it. Marzocchi - you're joking right? I think we would have to take the entire cartridge out of the left leg to get to that weight?
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 good luck with the build wat frame is it by the way????? One of the most anticipated frames of all time ... will post pics as soon as it lands ...
Mudsimus Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Marzocchi - you're joking right? I think we would have to take the entire cartridge out of the left leg to get to that weight? 1670g for the corsa sl wc. Incl the remote lockout and cable. If you ad the remote to the pace it will be almost the same. But the marzocchi will still be far superior.
WorcesterWheelers Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 You don't mention skewers.... KCNC colour coded Ti skewers will also shed quite a bit of standard skewers.
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 You don't mention skewers.... KCNC colour coded Ti skewers will also shed quite a bit of standard skewers. Sorry, I do have some Ti Skewers with Red Arms of course. Colour scheme is gonna be RED detailing with Carbon to match the bits on the frame .... Crankset- yes, Noir not the lightest but I have a new set "lying around" - must still weigh them tho to check the actual weight. I might switch them with my XTR to shed some weight. Brakes - will start with the Avid Ultimates and shed some weight with Ti Bolts for the calipers and Unex Windcutter rotors - again, will weigh and check the diff. Final will be the Ti Rotor Bolts. The new Formula's look good - R1? Also the new Mag Magura's could be the hot ticket.
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 And I bet you are getting this frame. http://www.litespeed.com/bikes/2008/sewanee.aspx This is the one I would get...for a light bike project. http://www.litespeed.com/bikes/2008/ocoee.aspx Nope .... I still want the bike to have IMHO the best performing rear suspension in the game ....
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 Marzocchi - you're joking right? I think we would have to take the entire cartridge out of the left leg to get to that weight? 1670g for the corsa sl wc. Incl the remote lockout and cable. If you ad the remote to the pace it will be almost the same. But the marzocchi will still be far superior. Will check, the remote is being posted to me. But I can't see how it could add 370g for a cable and thumb lever-my guess is 100~150g tops? I figure if the Pace was good enough for a hardcore racer and weight weenie like Mr Sauser, it must be good enough for me
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 One of my all-time favourite saddles - at sub 230g and with more padding than some " comfort " saddles - the Rocket V is legendary.
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 For bars and sems i would look at the kcnc stuff.they will be lighter and cheaper than what you are looking at' date='also your crank is not too light,about the same as XT only more expensive.What weight are you trying to get at? [/quote'] Kcnc's lightest stem is 100g for 100mm and it is listed as a Road stem .... their lightest MTB stem is around 130g? Also, I really like the Carbon finish on the Tek stem - compliments the carbon coming on the frame ... It sells for less than R 900 as well! Bars - the Carbon Flat Bar is 127g for 31.8mm - must still check the weight of the Easton MonkeyLite Riser.MTB Kid2008-06-29 06:40:11
stringbean Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Did you get your groupset off a mongoose because the HT comes speced with your entire groupset /
stringbean Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Remember Benno used to service Sausers pace once a week and he is not riding pace anymore.I went for the 2009 sid race.100g heavier than my pace with lockout
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 Did you get your groupset off a mongoose because the HT comes speced with your entire groupset/ Well spotted, yes, the original parts ( drivetrain ) are off a Mongoose FS but then I am making changes to lighter parts as and when I can get them. RS Sid Race - I have one on backorder .... White ..... Phase 2 for the build:lighter crankset - maybe a 2 x 9 Setup from FSA or FRM if money allows ....lighter seatpost - waiting for a 141g 350 x 30.9 sampleTi Disc Rotor boltsTi Disc Caliper boltsSram XO TwistersBrakes - as some have mentioned there will be lighter models for 09 season but gonna have to wait - new Avid's in White ....Chain - probably KMC X9-SL
stringbean Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 you can change your crank to a 2 by 9,i have ridden that way for years and it is the only way to go.Specialities TA make a 28 and 30 chainring that will fit on to the granny gear of a 64/104 bcd crank.You then fit your 44 onto the middle chainring the way most of the pros are doing nowdays.
MTB Kid Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 Yip, definately want to shed some weight there - weighed them at 810g with BB. Where did you get your Chainrings from - mailorder?
stringbean Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Starbike.com do specialities chainrings.You only need the one for the granny gear.Your crank has a 64/104 bcd.should look something like this.
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