My new GT

bigboned

Be gentle 'shes' new and my first in a long long time lol
GT Agressor XCR '09



Frame: Hydroformed Alu18"
Forks: Zocchi 44TST2, 120mm travel, 15mm axle QR, adj rebound & lock-out
Bars: GT oversize handlebar (crap)
Stem: GT Oversized (crap)
Headset: FSA

Brake Lever assy: Juicy 3
Caliper: Juicy 3
Front disc: 185mm
Rear Disc: 160mm

Shifters: Shimano Deore Raapid Fire
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Rear Mech: Deore XT Shadow

Seat: Bel Air RL
Seat Post: GT (crap)
Seat Post Clamp: GT

Cranks: Truvativ Firex 3.1
Chain: Shimano HG
Cassette: Unknown
Pedals: DMR V8 ( on since pic was taken)
Bottom Bracket: GXP BB

Rim: Alex DP20 disc rims
Hub: Formula dc20/e37
Tire: Maxxis Ignitor 2.3

Any weak areas i should look at?

Si78

Nice bike pal, white rims look good.

Should be fine for ya. Just replace stuff as and when necessary. ie, when it's knackered.

Da Mighty Chicken

Nice bike mate, looking good.

I agree with Si, white rims look nice and also just ride it until something wears out or breaks then replace with something better, unless of course something doesn't fit you right, like the seat or stem etc....

Chilesy

Really like these ,Maybe next on my shopping list, enjoy it mate you dont need top end bikes to have top fun

bigboned

thanks lads, the V8's make some difference since i put them on and got a shock pump and sorted them- oh and have added the obligatory chain stay protector also.

next up some spare wheels with semi-slicks on for the commute along with some red anodized bolts - you know cage holder ones, hanger bolt etc

ta

Si78

bigboned wrote:

thanks lads, the V8's make some difference since i put them on and got a shock pump and sorted them- oh and have added the obligatory chain stay protector also.

next up some spare wheels with semi-slicks on for the commute along with some red anodized bolts - you know cage holder ones, hanger bolt etc

ta

I got these
http://www.woollyhatshop.com/view_product.php?id=1337

And these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=26231

For the work commute.

So much easier when you only have to swap wheels over instead of tyres!

bigboned

I got these
http://www.woollyhatshop.com/view_product.php?id=1337

And these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=26231

For the work commute.

So much easier when you only have to swap wheels over instead of tyres!

those are priced a bit tasty arent they! - im finding there are no where near as many hub options for 15mm thru axle QR tho.. dont suppose you have a link for any?
tyres look like schwalbe city things aswell , are you happy with them? did you go for 1.85?

sorry for all the questions

Si78

bigboned wrote:

I got these
http://www.woollyhatshop.com/view_product.php?id=1337

And these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=26231

For the work commute.

So much easier when you only have to swap wheels over instead of tyres!

those are priced a bit tasty arent they! - im finding there are no where near as many hub options for 15mm thru axle QR tho.. dont suppose you have a link for any?
tyres look like schwalbe city things aswell , are you happy with them? did you go for 1.85?

sorry for all the questions

Ooops, sorry mate I didn't realise you had a thru axle! :oops: Blame it on tiredness lol

Don't know any reasonably prices wheels for a thru axle. I'm sure others will be able to help tho!

I'm pretty chuffed with the tyres. Yeah, I got the 1.85. Have done a few hundred miles on them. Got them because they were so cheap, so I reckon they were a bargain.
They are a bit heavier than some other tyres, I presume because of the 'protek' layer.

Have pulled broken glass, thorns (and even a small screw) out of them...And still no puncture! lol
I guess I've just been lucky!

Quite good in the wet too... Just avoid manhole covers, metal grids etc!

I think, all in, I spent £150 (2 brake rotors, sram cassette, tyres, rim tape and wheels).

Deffo worth doing (if you can find thru axle wheels within your budget).
Just removes all the hassle. Quick pit-stop, sorted.
And provides useful emergency spares too lol

I will keep my eyes peeled for any wheels that might suit your needs.

bigboned

sweet, thanks for this much appreciated

not many qr15 hubs about is there - hope or shimano thats it lol - still will get them sorted
toodle pip

bigboned

well sorry to bore people but since i started this thread ive lost a bit over 3 stone mainly thanks to losing shares in mrs miggins pie shop and of course the GT so during this time ive treated her ( GT not mrs miggins) to a few extra's

Thomson inline seatpost and stem
Easton ea50 bars ( dirt cheap from jenson usa)
ergo grip things - have made a HUGE difference to me
semi slick conti travel contact tyres for the road( doing alot on road at the mo)
XT front mech to match rear
oh and did i mention XTR shifters...drooool ( xmas pressie to myself - thanks cheesy)

yes i know replace when broken - nah replace and sell on the spare bits while they are worth something to part fund new stuff

anyhoo quick pics and yes i know i need to clean the oven...

The Big Cheese

Nice bike there - even better with the upgrades. Great bikes they are, I do like a GT

The step up to XTR is amazing (shifters) plus they look great too

joshtp

im not gonna let them go super cheap, but i too have a xcr, and am thinking about new wheels, so if you want some spare's i may sell mine.....
and def no compatability issues!
they are both totaly true, and the front has just had new beaings. and cosmeticaly, they are both fine....