Giant MCM from 1997 - 7.57kgs
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been lurking in here a while, but thought I'd post a pic/spec of my bike, to see what you think??
It's based around a 1997 Giant MCM carbon (20") and looks a little something like this:
I wanted to get it built first, then I can tune it further, as funds allow.
It was mostly built from parts I had lurking around, hence the hotch-potch look of the bike, but like I say I'm going to be reducing the weight more as time goes by.
There were many goals I wanted to achieve, in building this:
a) sub 8kg
b) Singlespeed
c) sub £500
Spec:
Frame: Giant MCM Carbon 20"
Fork: Pace RC31 carbon with additional V-brake mounts
Headset: Ritchey
Stem: Ritchey WCS 4-Axis (Ti bolts)
Handlebar: Giant Carbon (600mm)
Grips: Ritchey WCS
Barends: nope
Brakes: TRP M920 Titanium (referring to the Ti hardware)
Brake Pads: KoolStop
Brake Cables: Jagwire
Brake Levers: Paul (for Vee's)
Shifters: haha
Front Derailleur: don't make me laugh
Rear Derailleur: not on your nelly
Derailleur Cables: invisible
Cassette: Surly SS 15t
Chain: Sachs Road 8sp
Cranks: XTR M95*
Crank Bolts: Octalink
Chainrings: 1 x Ritchey Alu 36t
Chainring bolts: Onza Alu
Bottom Bracket: Dura Ace 7900
Pedals: Ritchey Pro
Hub Skewers: Controltech Scandium
Rims: Mavic X517
Hubs: Hugi
Nipples: cold and raw
Spokes: stainless
Tyres: Ritchey WCS Z-max 1.7
Tubes: AirB Latex
Saddle: Flite Kevlar Carbon Evoltion
Seatpost: Profile Carbon
Seatpost Binder: Tune QR
Weight........7.6kgs
And I've achieved all my goals..
Looking forward to your comments (good and bad)
It's based around a 1997 Giant MCM carbon (20") and looks a little something like this:
I wanted to get it built first, then I can tune it further, as funds allow.
It was mostly built from parts I had lurking around, hence the hotch-potch look of the bike, but like I say I'm going to be reducing the weight more as time goes by.
There were many goals I wanted to achieve, in building this:
a) sub 8kg
b) Singlespeed
c) sub £500
Spec:
Frame: Giant MCM Carbon 20"
Fork: Pace RC31 carbon with additional V-brake mounts
Headset: Ritchey
Stem: Ritchey WCS 4-Axis (Ti bolts)
Handlebar: Giant Carbon (600mm)
Grips: Ritchey WCS
Barends: nope
Brakes: TRP M920 Titanium (referring to the Ti hardware)
Brake Pads: KoolStop
Brake Cables: Jagwire
Brake Levers: Paul (for Vee's)
Shifters: haha
Front Derailleur: don't make me laugh
Rear Derailleur: not on your nelly
Derailleur Cables: invisible
Cassette: Surly SS 15t
Chain: Sachs Road 8sp
Cranks: XTR M95*
Crank Bolts: Octalink
Chainrings: 1 x Ritchey Alu 36t
Chainring bolts: Onza Alu
Bottom Bracket: Dura Ace 7900
Pedals: Ritchey Pro
Hub Skewers: Controltech Scandium
Rims: Mavic X517
Hubs: Hugi
Nipples: cold and raw
Spokes: stainless
Tyres: Ritchey WCS Z-max 1.7
Tubes: AirB Latex
Saddle: Flite Kevlar Carbon Evoltion
Seatpost: Profile Carbon
Seatpost Binder: Tune QR
Weight........7.6kgs
And I've achieved all my goals..
Looking forward to your comments (good and bad)
Last edited by GTsteve on Fri Oct 05, 2012 1:35 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Hi Steve
Just curious, given weight was a goal. Why do we get a hit us with a figure!
Just curious, given weight was a goal. Why do we get a hit us with a figure!
so a few additional bits turned up recently, so I got out there and got them fitted...
kcnc stem - minus 17g
Conti Twister tyres - minus 150g for the pair
Foss tubes - minus 80g for the pair
Steinbach brake levers - minus 65g for the pair.
total weight saving of 312g, should allow me to run a 1x9/10 set up with no difference to the weight..
kcnc stem - minus 17g
Conti Twister tyres - minus 150g for the pair
Foss tubes - minus 80g for the pair
Steinbach brake levers - minus 65g for the pair.
total weight saving of 312g, should allow me to run a 1x9/10 set up with no difference to the weight..
So today, after gathering a few cheap bits recently, it was time for some gears...
First on the agenda was a 9sp cnc'd cassette @ 158g
Next up was a roadie Dura-Ace RM, tuned by me to 180g
and to make it all spin, a nice gold Ti coated hollowpin chain
Then it was off with 200g of SS kit and DCD, and to make it function, a Suntour XCpro thumbie at 73g, capable of covering the entire cassette range.
First on the agenda was a 9sp cnc'd cassette @ 158g
Next up was a roadie Dura-Ace RM, tuned by me to 180g
and to make it all spin, a nice gold Ti coated hollowpin chain
Then it was off with 200g of SS kit and DCD, and to make it function, a Suntour XCpro thumbie at 73g, capable of covering the entire cassette range.
I saw a identical Frame on Ebay, not long ago, you've done well with the weight ( for an oldie), I like the colour also.
I love the transformation builds, more than the buy everything, slap it together builds.
Oh and welcome!!!
I love the transformation builds, more than the buy everything, slap it together builds.
Oh and welcome!!!
2013 Giant TCR Advanced SL 0, 6.92kg
2013 Giant Defy Composite 2 M, 8.5kg - Wife's
Azzurro Torino 8.55g
Fuji 650 10.8kg
Miele Lupa Triple Tandem 38,89kg
2013 Giant Defy Composite 2 M, 8.5kg - Wife's
Azzurro Torino 8.55g
Fuji 650 10.8kg
Miele Lupa Triple Tandem 38,89kg
Cheers for the welcome, and the comments..
I've really enjoyed the hunt for parts so far, always hanging on for a good mix of weight and £££
I could go 50g lighter on the cassette, for instance, but it would be 3 times the price of this one, and I'm still (JUST) under the £500 price limit..
I've really enjoyed the hunt for parts so far, always hanging on for a good mix of weight and £££
I could go 50g lighter on the cassette, for instance, but it would be 3 times the price of this one, and I'm still (JUST) under the £500 price limit..
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Hello MaxTurbo,
thanks for the post over at BikeForums!
I am super psyched to see you've already embarked on the same path as I'd like to with my Cadex. One of the main reasons I was searching for the specs of the bike, was so that it could potentially simplify the upgrading process. I love the work you've done to yours so far. Looks great! So, have you run into many issues whilst cutting the weight? Is there anything I should pay attention to?
Thanks again.
thanks for the post over at BikeForums!
I am super psyched to see you've already embarked on the same path as I'd like to with my Cadex. One of the main reasons I was searching for the specs of the bike, was so that it could potentially simplify the upgrading process. I love the work you've done to yours so far. Looks great! So, have you run into many issues whilst cutting the weight? Is there anything I should pay attention to?
Thanks again.
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Sorry, I meant to mention GTsteve on his bike. It was his conversion MaxTurbo put me onto.
I love the work you've done so far GTsteve. Its what i'm aiming to do as well
I love the work you've done so far GTsteve. Its what i'm aiming to do as well
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