fatcyclist Posted November 4, 2008 Share Since everyone is posting their stuff, slowbee reminded me I should post the upgrades I did to my Blur for Desert Dash. In dire need of some love, especially with the flat tyre after the last ride. Thompson seatpost (thanks CWC), BBB carbon fibre handlebar, Ridley Pro stem (Crown Cycles didn't have a WCS handy) and a new cluster. Yes I am a fat bastard, so I can't ride the lightest stuff. All this should hold my fat ass without breaking DT Swiss 1800 wheels, new centrelock discs (thanks Fred from Gecko!), and SLR-XP saddle. Nicely washed after her the first test ride on the new additions in Magic Forest with niterider Oh and she's just a tad lighter now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted November 4, 2008 Share she sure looks happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 4, 2008 Share Did SARS Pay out your what's the deal Mr/MoneyBags??? Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted November 4, 2008 Share Nice, but damn, you are tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted November 4, 2008 Share Still the second best MTB...after the superlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 4, 2008 Share Still the second best MTB...after the superlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeSuperFast Posted November 4, 2008 Share Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcyclist Posted November 4, 2008 Share Stans conversion coming once I've decided on a front tyre to use at Dash (happy with the Larsen TT at the back), and also new pedals. Wallet needs to recover first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CScriba Posted November 4, 2008 Share nice...especially like the wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted November 4, 2008 Share What does she weigh? Is that a blur cx or Lt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcyclist Posted November 4, 2008 Share No idea what it weighs now sorry (I'll have it weighed one day). It's the original 4" travel frame, before they started the LT and XC. Biggest problem with them was the rear stays...I can't run a 2.1 tyre at the back. Some 2.0's fit.. I'm happy with it though and certainly don't have another R15 000 around to upgrade to another frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted November 4, 2008 Share very nice all bikes should have a Thomson seatpost........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 4, 2008 Share Looking good there Fatty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Twin Posted November 4, 2008 Share Very schweeeeeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted November 4, 2008 Share I have the Blur LT And I swear I will never get another frame. With the RP3 shock I can make this bike do anything. I race it and on weekends I wind up my Revelation and she turns into a trailbike. I must say everytime I pass guys down single track or fly across rock gardens I feel sorry for other guys, cause its not fair This bike is so darn good. the angles are just right, and this thing corners like nothing Ive ridden.So theres some blur loving for you mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcyclist Posted November 4, 2008 Share Yeah I've had the 5th Element serviced once, but at some stage I'm going to have to punish mr. Visa and get a RP3 for the rear. That said, I love this bike, and see no reason to upgrade (I mean, it's a Santacruz damnit!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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