Got some really nice parts :-) new bike pg 6

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Mads Kock
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If looking for a new project - why not order some nice parts from http://www.R2-bike.de and see if the claimed weight are true :-)

Extralite Taperhead 2 headset
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Sram XX front derailleur (34.9mm, high mount, downpull)
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KCNC Razor disc rotor (160mm)
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Schwalbe Rocket Ron 29x2.1" tires
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Sram XX rear derailleur with MSC alu pulleywheels (long cage)
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FASI outer gearhousing with endcaps
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Rock Shox SID XX World Cup 15 mm qr (uncut and without 15 mm axle)
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UniTi BB92 pressfit BB with ceramic bearings
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Could actually be a nice project!
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by Martin.F

Nice start, I'm curious about the frame and wheels!

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Thanks Martin - not going to be as light as your 29er for a start. Don't want to blow the budget if I don't like 29 - never tried it before.

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I'm really surprised with the Schwalbe Rocket Ron tires - R2 did a good job getting the light ones :-P

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by 02GF74

I wouldn't bother with the KCNC Razor - I had them but found them lacking in stopping power - I replaced them with quaxar floating disc which are lighter but I find to have more stopping power. (mind you I was running 160/140 but now gone to 160/160)

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I have been using KCNC Razor 160/140 mm for about 2-3 years and haven't needed any stoppingpower so far but I admit there's no big mountains where I ride :-)

Haven't tried the Quaxar floating rotors but only Hope and they suck - almost began to bend just looking at them hehe

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by 02GF74

...... weird, I have had nothing but joy from my Hope SAW floaters .....

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Yes - very strange. I think I have bend 3-4 disc rotors (160 and 140 mm) and never had any problems with the Razors. I'm sure that you are rigtht about it's possible to get something with more power.


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My SID XX WC 29, 15qr weighed 1575 uncut with axle.
It's a nice fork, I'm sure you'll like it!

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by Martin.F

I'm also using the razor and like them a lot. Tried Scrubs - not for me.

Mads, in order to choose the right path over to the dark side you should really get some nice wheels. 1800gm sloppy wheels destroys the feeling of a 29 IMO. What are you planning on running?

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I have ordered some wheels with Novatec SL hubs (15mm qr front - normal rear), Sapim CX-Ray spokes and BOR XMD333 29 rims. They should be 1450 grams.

I could have gone lighter but think it's okay weight for a start.

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My wheelset came yesterday - the weight is 1457 grams without rimtape and 1466,5 grams with. Novatec SL disc hubs, Sapim CX-Ray spokes and BOR XMD 333 29 rims.

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Tune DC17 qr for the rear wheel:

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Also had time to cut the fork:

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Hoping that R2-Bike soon will stock the new Extralite stem +/- 12 deg.

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by speedercycling

Any update photos for the complete bike building?

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Soon - just needing some bits but it's going to be around 8,3 kg for a start. I have ordered some tubeless parts so that will hopefully make it around 8.2 kg.

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So far: 8,37 kg. Room for a lot of improvements but had the first real ride today and wow - 29er feels good :-P

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