FSR xc Pro Component Upgrade
well8448
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Hi
I ride a 2007 Specialized FSRxc Pro all standard (except for a pair of XT skewers) just wondering what you guy & girl would recommend upgrading and in what order. I was thinking about doing the transmission with SRAM X9 (shifters and front derailleur) with XT Chainset and maybe a SRAM PG990 Cassette. The other thing I was thinking was a set of Formula 'the one' but I thought I heard there was a syncing issue with SRAM shifters. Also a few people have said but lighter wheel but have made no recommendation as to what. As you can see I have a few idea's but any advice is gratefully received I'm trying to put £50 - £100 pounds by a month so it will be done over a period of time.
I mainly do xc and trail riding but would still like it to be quit robust.
Thank
Just for reference the current spec can be found here:- http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2007&sid=07FSRxc
I ride a 2007 Specialized FSRxc Pro all standard (except for a pair of XT skewers) just wondering what you guy & girl would recommend upgrading and in what order. I was thinking about doing the transmission with SRAM X9 (shifters and front derailleur) with XT Chainset and maybe a SRAM PG990 Cassette. The other thing I was thinking was a set of Formula 'the one' but I thought I heard there was a syncing issue with SRAM shifters. Also a few people have said but lighter wheel but have made no recommendation as to what. As you can see I have a few idea's but any advice is gratefully received I'm trying to put £50 - £100 pounds by a month so it will be done over a period of time.
I mainly do xc and trail riding but would still like it to be quit robust.
Thank
Just for reference the current spec can be found here:- http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2007&sid=07FSRxc
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Well IIRC, it is about 100mm travel, so I'd go for something like this as an aim:
XT cranks, cassette
SRAM x-9 shifters and mechs
SRAM/KMC chain
Hope or formula brakes (mini pros or the one)
Hope ProII with dt DB spokes on 717 (if you're a lycra xc type) or 719/819 if your more trail riding (819 for tubeless) from merlin
tyres will depend on terrain
new SID or new REBA sl (bolt through) up front, depending on lycra xc or trail
Thomson stem and post
easton EC90 bars
ODI loc ons
fizik saddle
various tarty bits
as for order what forks brakes drivetrain and wheels do you have currently, i hate the spec website...0 -
having checked spec, do wheels and brakes, then drivetrain, then finishing kit, you don't need new forks, if you feel the fork/shock performance is less than excellent, get them seviced, for the rebas send them to TFtuned for some TLC!0
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I have an 07 FSR XC comp and have upgraded the wheels. Even the cheap Mavic Cross Rides are better than the standard wheels on the Comp and Pro. The Reba fork is good and not a priority to change. Upgrading the brakes to Juicy 7's will give you better stopping power but not save much weight.Specialized Enduro SL Pro Carbon
Specialized Stumpy Evo Carbon
Canyon Aeroad Disc Di2
Specialized FSRxc - XC Race Bike0 -
Wheels (maybe Hope) then finishing kit (Thompson). When components wear out only then replace with XT. Forks and brakes are good - leave them.'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.0
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i wouldnt upgrade a thing until parts wear out!0
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Cheers for the replies. I'm happy with the fork and shock and as for the brakes there's nothing really wrong with them but if I did upgrade them my wife is still running V-brakes on her 01 Stumpjumper FSRxc so probably fit them on her bike.
Just to make it easier here's the spec list:-
FRAME FSR M4 butted frame w/ ORE downtube, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, two sets of water bottle bosses, disc only, 100mm travel
REAR SHOCK Fox Triad, custom on-the-fly 3-position switch 1) lock out 2) Open 3) ProPedal pedal assisting damping, adjustable rebound, 7.0x1.6"
FORK Rock Shox Reba SL, 100mm, air spring, lock out, ext rebound adj, alloy steerer
HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
STEM Specialized adjustable rise, OS 31.8, 3D forged
HANDLEBARS Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm OS bar, 6066 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm width
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized MTB, dual density
FRONT BRAKE Avid Juicy 3, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep S/M: 185mm rotor, L/XL 203mm rotor
REAR BRAKE Avid Juicy 3, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep S/M: 160mm rotor, L/XL: 185mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano FD-M580, LX, top swing, dual pull, 34.9mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X-9, 9-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM SX-5 trigger, 9-speed
CASSETTE / FREEWHEEL Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11/34t
CHAIN Shimano HG73
CRANKSET Custom Shimano Hollowtech, Octalink XT Spline
CHAINRINGS 22s/32s/44A 4mm thick outer, 4 bolt 104/64mm
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano ES-25 Octalink Spline, 68mm shell, 118mm spindle, 50mm chainline
PEDALS Shimano 505 SPD
RIMS Mavic X117 Disc, 26", 32h, black, presta valve
FRONT HUB Specialized disc, sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange, 32h
REAR HUB Shimano M-475L disc, 32h, 8/9-speed, alloy QR
SPOKES 1.8mm stainless, black, brass nipples
FRONT TIRE Specialized Resolution 26x2.0", 120TPI, aramid bead, dual compound
REAR TIRE Specialized Resolution 26x2.0", 120TPI, aramid bead, dual compound
TUBES Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0", presta
SADDLE Specialized BG MTB, hollow Cro-Mo rails
SEAT POST 2014 butted alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black0 -
For me the wheels would be the most obvious place to start.Crossrides or XT/717s.
When the cassette wears out,get yourself an XT cassette,likewise XT chanset when the rings wear out.2006 Giant XTC
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
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My Wife's got the top end Myka FSR (womens version of the FSRxc) and the rear wheel is one lardy mofo that'll be sorted soon...0
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Thanks for all the advice looks like the first upgrade needed is the wheels. just wondering if anyone could tell me the (di)advantages of going tube less?0
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Less punctures. Weight doesn't really come into it as I understand it. I haven't bothered. You could get tubeless compaitable rims, run tubes and maybe go tubless later if you decide too - leave your options open that way.'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.0