FSR xc Pro Component Upgrade

well8448
well8448 Posts: 6
edited July 2008 in MTB buying advice
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

Comments

  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    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...
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    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!
  • SDK2007
    SDK2007 Posts: 782
    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.
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    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.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    i wouldnt upgrade a thing until parts wear out!
  • well8448
    well8448 Posts: 6
    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, black
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    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.
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  • zero303
    zero303 Posts: 1,162
    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...
  • well8448
    well8448 Posts: 6
    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?
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    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.