Update on Maxlight XC 120 build

leaky
leaky Posts: 11
edited August 2007 in MTB general
Guys, thought I would update the regulars from WMBK Forum on my Maxlight build.
After holidays, working away and a delay on the headset some more progress has been made. : :lol:
Follow the link below for photos.
Cheers
Alan
Maxlight Build here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike

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  • tommywmb
    tommywmb Posts: 148
    Nice bars! How much did they set you back?
  • leaky
    leaky Posts: 11
    The bars were £54.99 from CRC but to the wife 8 quid :lol:
    Maxlight Build here
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike
  • DomA
    DomA Posts: 530
    Dude, been looking for your update :)

    You have PM

    http://mountainbiking.freeforums.org/index.php

    Dom
    505705811_e0b856800e_t.jpgMaxlight XC>120
  • glasgowdan
    glasgowdan Posts: 155
    Noooooo not eggbeaters! Just don't ride through mud and you will be fine... better buy a spare set too to keep in your pocket!

    I almost bought a 120 but decided instead to get this:

    http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ ... 3801-1.jpg

    A little heavier but a wonderful machine to sit atop.

    Decent build overall on the maxlight though... just go out and get it muddy and don't worry about dents and scratches on the frame because you will get them! I used to have the standard Maxlight and loved it... very capable bike which I loved riding.
    Crushing the symptoms
  • leaky
    leaky Posts: 11
    I have egg beaters on my Trek Fuel and have had no problems at all so I got them for the Maxlight.
    Saves issues with cleats too!
    Maxlight Build here
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike
  • dunker
    dunker Posts: 1,456
    fantastic pictures can we have some more please? :) that frame is a work of art.

    what camera are you using?
    Merlin Malt4,
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/7405500@N0 ... 025278584/
  • leaky
    leaky Posts: 11
    Thanks for the reply the cameras I have been using are an Olympus FE210 digital compact and a Minolta 5D DSLR.

    More photos to come as the build progresses which will be on Thursday.
    Maxlight Build here
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike
  • truespin
    truespin Posts: 155
    *drools*

    how much was that frame if you don't mind me asking?
  • leaky
    leaky Posts: 11
    Frame details here

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=15099
    Maxlight Build here
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike
  • truespin
    truespin Posts: 155
    tasty :D
  • juankerr
    juankerr Posts: 1,099
    Yeah - looking good. THose Bonty bars look lush in the flesh don't they?
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    Nice Build Leakey- keep it up dude. Cant wait to see the finished article

    Am currently building a jump/street rig and although its satisfying. it's fustrating and expensive! :)
  • DomA
    DomA Posts: 530
    Leaky, I fitted my revelations last night, they make a big difference to balance and weight. They are also sooooooooooooooo much nicer to ride on :) Picture by the weekend.

    Dom
    505705811_e0b856800e_t.jpgMaxlight XC>120
  • leaky
    leaky Posts: 11
    Bike now complete (except for the bottle cage)
    Weighs in at 24.4 lb :D
    Have a look and let me know what you think.
    Maxlight Build here
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike
  • dunker
    dunker Posts: 1,456
    she lives! hehe great build the bike is gorgeous makes me want some carbon fiber now :) what did you find the hardest part to fit? did anything go wrong?
    Merlin Malt4,
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/7405500@N0 ... 025278584/
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    A big hand clap to a job well done - a very very nice build Leaky - you should be proud!

    Now go out and get her dirty!

    Really nice bike dude!

    :lol:
  • leaky
    leaky Posts: 11
    dunker wrote:
    she lives! hehe great build the bike is gorgeous makes me want some carbon fiber now :) what did you find the hardest part to fit? did anything go wrong?

    I found nothing too difficult really. Frustrations were not being able to get the headset from stock from my LBS who had three attempts to get the right one, and the long process of trawling through the online retailers for the rest of the parts.

    The build process was slowed down by all the photo taking and uploading etc but that was part of the whole experience.

    One thing for sure is no money is saved by a self build, in fact it probably adds 20% to the cost :x
    Maxlight Build here
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike
  • ianpinder
    ianpinder Posts: 266
    No it is never cheaper to custom build as i have done it twice now, if i look at similar specked bikes then i could of got a felt hardtail with full xtr for 1700, but mine cost me close to 2400, but what you do get is an idividual bike with no corners cut and everything just the way you want it!

    PS nice bike, my mum lives in newton abbot and a go down regulally, if you ever fancy meeting up it would be good, as i dont know any riders down there.
    Cycling the Tour D'Afrique in 2012

    www.tda2012.com
  • DomA
    DomA Posts: 530
    Leaky, sorry matey but I've managed to buy the same seat post as you now. It was a bargain that I couldn't resist. I promise to stick to FSA when I buy my carbon bars though :)

    Dom
    505705811_e0b856800e_t.jpgMaxlight XC>120
  • leaky
    leaky Posts: 11
    DomA wrote:
    Leaky, sorry matey but I've managed to buy the same seat post as you now. It was a bargain that I couldn't resist. I promise to stick to FSA when I buy my carbon bars though :)

    Dom

    Never mind the seatpost have a look at the bottle cage when I post the photos later tonight.
    Maxlight Build here
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike
  • glasgowdan
    glasgowdan Posts: 155
    I've got a chance to get a new xc120 for not too much moolah and seriously considering it as a 'put in the shed and build one day' kind of thing... so tempting!

    >UPDATE - Did it! My mocha baby will be with me soon!
    Crushing the symptoms
  • glasgowdan
    glasgowdan Posts: 155
    There we go... had her out twice over the weekend and enjoyed every second
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ ... 3964-1.jpg
    Crushing the symptoms
  • Blundell
    Blundell Posts: 308
    Good build mate.. looks sweet, rides sweet... the jobs a gud 'un!
    Sh....itespeed http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1729687/
    Scott snail http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1801990/
    Klein bad attitude http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1802002/

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