Tumbleweed Posted July 18, 2008 Share Looks really cool with that white FOX! Nice one mate. you don't think a custom spray job would carry the theme through nicely? just a thought. nice bike, worcester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenFreak Posted July 19, 2008 Share How did the Schwinn perform today WW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 19, 2008 Share How did the Schwinn perform today WW? Was great!! One unbelievably nice route! Did the mtb race at Wolseley. Did the 65km route, with some long tough climbs, and some really rocky sections, sand, water, bit of everything. And the bike handled it all beautifully. Its definately a harder (read stiffer) ride than my previous frame (Merida FLX team edition), so I'd probably ride a little lower tyre pressure, and still need to find the right settings for the FOX fork, but overall, very chuffed. And to top it all, Johnny Kritzinger won the race on the same frame....WorcesterWheelers2008-07-19 13:05:59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenFreak Posted July 19, 2008 Share Thats great news man! Glad you are happy with it. Will check out the bike next week when i come and see you at your shop... Maybe i will bring you the 1.25Kg Spinner fork to test on your shiny new Schwinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 19, 2008 Share You do that. And dont forget a nice light-weight mtb wheelset....... But since the "jockey" on the bike need to loose almost the same amount of weight that the new Schwinn, I'd need to loose plenty of weight before there will be any further "weight weenie" upgrades..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenFreak Posted July 19, 2008 Share LoL the weight you will throw off by fitting the Spinner fork will be more than enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted July 19, 2008 Share Then you can replace the Ringle' hubs with red Token ones and gold pillar Ti spokes. Will go nicely with the rest of the bike :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted July 20, 2008 Share Fox F80 RLC suggested weight is 1550 gramsSpinner Aeris Pro suggested weigh is 1250 grams Obviously 300 grams difference. And if you just swopped out the tyres to an exception bead you would save 340 grams. So 9.75 - .640 = 9.11 Kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 21, 2008 Share LoL the weight you will throw off by fitting the Spinner fork will be more than enough Where can I get more info on this fork? Don't think I can wait till you bring me my test sample..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 21, 2008 Share Fox F80 RLC suggested weight is 1550 grams Spinner Aeris Pro suggested weigh is 1250 grams Obviously 300 grams difference. And if you just swopped out the tyres to an exception bead you would save 340 grams. So 9.75 - .640 = 9.11 Kg What tires would you recommend? Would rather play it safe, as its pointless having superlight tyres but loose 10min by fixing punctures.... Got PLENTY other ideas too:-SLR saddle (-100g)-Merida rigid carbon fork (-900g) (1550-650) (for non technical races like Hell & Back...)-Ti skewers (-60g)-4Ti Eggbeater pedals (only once I get below 80kg myself) (-90g) So could even get in under 8kg to rival the Merida Target 8.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted July 21, 2008 Share www.spinnerusa.comHey WW your the shop owner ;-) Peronally I would look at fitting some Schwalbe Furious Fred Tubeless Tyres, they come in at around about the 440 gram mark, lightrest tubless tyre on the market, for a 2" So far with all upgrades you are looking at 7.76 KG with rigid fork and and Furious Freds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 21, 2008 Share Thanks Racer X. Will give those Furious Freds a try..... And will also give you a detailed report on the performance of the Spinner fork.... after taking it for a spin over this coming weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mig Posted July 21, 2008 Share So sad when mountain bikers are weighing parts as well......LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffa_G Posted July 21, 2008 Share looks lekkerer .. i can like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted July 22, 2008 Share So sad when mountain bikers are weighing parts as well......LOL Blame it on the fact that I'm more of a "roadie"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted July 22, 2008 Share Thanks Racer X. Will give those Furious Freds a try..... And will also give you a detailed report on the performance of the Spinner fork.... after taking it for a spin over this coming weekend. I hate you WW. Those treads will not let you down though, well as long as its dry anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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