WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 YES - I'm a bike "whore".....NO - There's absolutely NOTHING wrong with this Schwinn....YES - I've finally found a nice carbon hardtail that I can still fit V-brakes.... So, I need some $$$$$$$$ to build a V-brake bike... Starting price is R25,000 SCHWINN MOAB SC1 Carbon hardtail...Love the frame, but prefer Sram X-0 vs. Shimano XT. So decided to buy frame set:And add a Mongoose Team edition parts kit....Parts kit:- Sram X-0 groupset (XT front der.),- Noir carbon crankset- FOX RLC100 fork- Stan's ZTR Olympic rims, Ringle Flea hubs, DT swiss spokes- Easton EA90 carbon straight handlebar- EA90 stem- KCNC bar ends- KCNC Ti seatpost - Look Carbon Quartz pedals- WTB lightweight saddle (VERY comfortable)- Maxxis Monrail LUST tyres- Alligator ILINK gear cable set (in bling gold of course....) added just last week. WorcesterWheelers2008-11-30 14:00:19
Zaskar Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Thats a nice looking frame! Did Schwinn pay royalties to Pantani for that colour scheme?
rock Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 whats that Schwinn frame go for? and how much does it weigh?
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 Wont bore you with ALL the seperate bits & pieces, but here are a few of the highlight that will be added or changed. Easton EC90 Flatbar instead of Monkey lite Riser bar: Added these:Easton EC90 instead of EC70 (watch the classifieds....) The Truvativ Noir crankset.... Got these added.... Tried, tested & APPROVED pedals... End product to follow....
javadude Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Sheesh, you have the most awesome job in the world.
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 Thats a nice looking frame! Did Schwinn pay royalties to Pantani for that colour scheme? No, I heard a rumour, Schwinn are considering taking action against Panani....WorcesterWheelers2008-07-18 08:00:50
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 whats that Schwinn frame go for? and how much does it weigh? Unfortunately the dont offer the frameset's seperately, but after begging and pleading the made an exception to a Schwinn dealer like myself.... BUT, we can always sell you the complete bike, and you can sell off a complete Xt groupset and nice Mavic Crosstrail wheelset on the new revamped Classifieds section..... Complete bike retails for R23,995. Frameset is 1280grams. (I'll only be able to tell you after tomorrow's 65km ride at Wolseley about the feel & quality of the ride......
rock Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Frameset is 1280grams. Its official - I have the world heaviest size small carbon frame in the world.......
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 And here's the finished product.... And a close up of the "bling-bling" chainring bolts.... And confirmation of the weight (pedals, bar ends & bottle cage included)Sorry - 9.75kg - see the picture not too visible)
AndreZA Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 That is light and it's not even over the top parts.
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 Frameset is 1280grams. Its official - I have the world heaviest size small carbon frame in the world....... Like I said... lets talk after riding it for 65km tomorrow. I'd rather spend an extra R5000 on components and wheels than save 300grams on the frame.....
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 That is light and it's not even over the top parts. I'll add this once I've lost 5kg's.... And perhaps these when I reach my racing weight of 76-77 again (hopefully before the 2009 Epic...)
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 And also bear in mind: No stupidly light & thin latex tubes and skinny side walled tyres.....Stans Tubeless kit with new Maxxis Monorail LUST tyres included.
NotSoBigBen Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Looks really cool with that white FOX! Nice one mate.
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