Godzuki26 thinks there needs to be a Weightweenie Scott Scale 900 SL build in the USA. With my Covid 19 paincave [pg 44]

[Mep]

I like the Berk better too, but can't say I'm not biased towards road racing silhouettes. A true MTBer could have a different preference.

[godzuki26]

The DASH P3 saddle does look funky and awkward but it is surprisingly comfortable. Becker also used to make a snub nosed saddle years ago which I unfortunately never had the chance to try out. These noseless saddles always reminded me of some of the 80s saddles I used in BMX when I was a kid.

As for weight, as unorthodox as the DASH/Darimo combo looks, (snub nose/Dyneema rope) it is an outstanding 129 grams for a 400mm length. The Berk combo built around the Tune Speedneedle shell weighs around 160 grams. I can always use my more traditional shaped DASH M4 saddle which is 44 grams. I really cannot get myself to spend around $600 USD for a Gelu K3 saddle when I have not even purchased the AXS shifter\derailleur. I am still waiting for AXS to be broken up and sold separately.

I have plenty of time. It looks like another 8 weeks waiting time for the Trickstuff Piccola brakes. They are in high demand and one must get in line now to get them.

[godzuki26]

What a deal! 8 days left! Do I jump on this, or do I wait to see if Hopp comes up with a fully tuned carbon AXS rear derailleur? I am pretty sure he is working on something amazing so it may be wiser for me to wait.



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[godzuki26]

I already ordered parts for the THM Clavicula DP crankset I should be getting soon from Poland. I ordered an Extralite OctaOne 32T chainring to go with the crank. I never knew that these chainrings have threaded holes in them which allows the female part of a chainring bolt to not be used. This is very clever as it saves weight. I got some Extralite chainring bolts to match the chainring. I'll save the female bolt pieces as spares I guess.

[godzuki26]

I have already had a bad experience breaking the carbon spyder of a THM crank. What I did was attach the chainring bolt directly to the carbon spyder which caused the failure. I fell pretty hard and my handlebar slammed into my ribs. It was very unpleasant. Thus, it is absolutely necessary to purchase chainring tabs to support the carbon spyder. I ordered some chainring tabs from Wickwerks. I also ordered longer Wickwerks chainring bolts as well as spacers so I can play around witht he Boost chainline. The longer Wickwerks bolts are the same weight as the Extralites. I cringe every time I see a picture of a 3T exploro/Strada with a THM Clavicula SE crank set up as 1x with no supporting spyder tabs.

[godzuki26]

I am bored as hell so I need to try and save weight on a crankset that I have not received yet. The Wickwerks aluminum chainring tabs are rather heavy. Carbon would be much lighter. I have an unused 130BCD carbon bashring in my parts bin. I will use that to make some lighter tabs.

[godzuki26]

So, with the carbon chainring tabs, the male chainring bolts, and the chainring the entire system weighs 35 grams. This is still lighter than a Direct Mount chainring from other brands. Let's see how the hyped e*Thirteen XCXR cranks weigh compared to this older stuff. The XCXR crank arms and 32T chainring is claimed at 392 grams. I am certain it will not be lighter than 392 grams. Most likely it will be heavier on the 400 to 410 gram range. The THM Clavicula DP I am estimating at 345 grams with crank arms, 32t chainring, 4x chainring tabs, and 4x male chainring bolts.

[BRZeer]

Du ma my 32t is 34 grams..


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[Klaster_1]

Your tabs are 0.5g lighter Fibrelyte.

[Marin]

Hmm I have an unused carbon bashring too...

[godzuki26]

@Marin - do it. It is super easy. Took less than 10 minutes. Who the heck still uses a 130BCD bashring these days anyways? Much easier to just order from Fibrelyte but why not use stuff from your parts bin instead?

[godzuki26]

The Ingrid cassette came in from Italy. It looks very high quality and the weight is outstanding. It is about a 55 gram weight savings over the SRAM Eagle. From what I have seen online, this Ingrid cassette is the lightest 12 speed cassette that is available. It is competitively priced to about the same price as the SRAM. I think the Ingrid cassette looks much nicer but I have yet to comment on it's shifting quality, ect. Black chainring with black cassette looks much nicer than a black chainring with rainbow cassette combo in my opinion. A rainbow chain mated to black on black will look good and will be just enough pop to not be an eye sore.

I have been talking with Poynt and he mentioned that "upgrading" to a 12 speed system from an XTR 11 speed system is about a +400 gram weight penalty......at least for him. 11 speed cassettes, chains, and derailleurs are much lighter than newer 12 speed systems. KMC is releasing a 12 speed chain but I have not read anything about a KMC 12 speed "SL" chain as of yet. Maybe that will help some

I am not used to the massive size of these 50t cassettes. It looks like a compact front chainring. I am so outdated and not used to this.

[godzuki26]

The THM Clavicula DP crankset have arrived. These were a little bit heavier than I expected. I have not received my e*Thirteen XCXR cranks yet but I am certain they will be heavier than the THMs.

[godzuki26]

Stripped down the crank arms and preload cap with bolt weigh 312 grams. My original plan was to have a 315 ish gram crank and strip it to sub 300 grams based on my circa 2012 cranks weight. These cranks unfortunately weighed much more.

[godzuki26]

With the Extralite Octaone chainring, Extralite chainring bolts, and chainring protector tabs the system weighs 349 grams. Compared to the Eagle Dub crank/chainring Combo at 425 grams, this is a massive weight savings.