FSR xc Pro Component Upgrade

well8448

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

ride_whenever

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

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

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

Wheels (maybe Hope) then finishing kit (Thompson). When components wear out only then replace with XT. Forks and brakes are good - leave them.

supersonic

i wouldnt upgrade a thing until parts wear out!

well8448

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

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.

zero303

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

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

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.