2000 NRS-XTC, now sub 21lbs (Updates on page 3)
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Not particularly its just very light and sexy
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DT make some great Rear shocks, esp that one Andy linked too, its a great bit of kit.I like bikes and stuff0
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Very nice El Cap'. That's a lot lighter than mine. Mind you, it's me that needs to lose the weight, then I'll worry about the bike.
Happy trails.0 -
And, just to prove I don't just wash, polish, pet and lavish vast amounts of money on this bike and do actually race it:
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You have a nice collection of bikes, particularly the Ribble. I also like the road bike no. 6.0
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another like for the XTC, when I've a load of dosh kicking about I'd love one of these to compliment the trail bike.0
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Now with Egg Beaters:
Just the standard model, but 33g ligher than the XTR's they're replacing.
Also lopped 100mm (and 25g) off the seatpost. 0 -
Had the back end resprayed black by Argos Cycles and some further upgrades (in bold):
Frame: 2000 Giant XTC NRS
Rear Shock: DT Swiss 190SSL
Forks: 2010 Rockshox Reba Team (Inc Pushloc, fitted upside down as it works better for me like that)
Bars: KCNC SC Bone Flat
Stem: KCNC SC Wing
Headset: Cane Creek Zero Stack II (With Tune Carbon Fibre Cap)
Grips: ESI
Front Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir CR (with Ti clamp bolts)
Front Caliper: Avid Elixir CR (with Ti bolts)
Front disc: 160mm Avid Elixir CR (with Hope Ti rotor bolts)
Rear Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir CR (with Ti clamp bolts)
Rear Caliper: Avid Elixir CR (with Ti bolts)
Rear Disc: 160mm Avid Elixir CR (with Hope Ti rotor bolts)
Hoses: Stock Avid ones.
Shifters: Shimano XTR M970 (with Ti bolts)
Cables: Aligator I-Link
Front Mech: Shimano XT M770 (Alloy limit screws and cable bolt, alloy clamp bolt, shaved plastic plate).
Rear Mech: Shimano XTR Shadow M972 (with Carbon Jockey wheels, alu and Ti bolts)
Chain Device: None
Seat: Selle Italia SLR
Seat Post: KCNC SC Pro Scandium
Seat Post Clamp: KCNC
Cranks: KCNC K-Type XC2, 175mm
Chainring(s): KCNC 44/32/22
Chain: KMC X9 SL
Cassette: Shimano XTR 11-32
Pedals: Crank Bros 2Ti Eggbeaters, with J&L Ti spindles and Ti Springs (Awaiting the fitting of Ti springs – having a few technical issues)
Bottom Bracket: KCNC
Front Wheel:
Rim: ZTR Crest
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray, with Black alloy Polyax nipples
Hub: American Classic 130
Tube: Continental Supersonic
Tire: Maxxis Flyweight 330
Skewer: KCNC
Dust Cap: KCNC
Back Wheel:
Rim: ZTR Crest
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray, with Black alloy Polyax nipples
Hub: American Classic 225
Tube: Continental Supersonic
Tire: Maxxis Flyweight 330
Skewer: KCNC
Dust Cap: KCNC
Current weight:
I got as far as putting the Recon cassette on the bike:
Nice, light and as strong as French made gearbox… The chain ‘rattled’ quite badly and it was a very ‘snug’ fit on the freehub – snug enough for me to be concerned it would damage it if ridden and distance.
Special thanks needs to go to:
Andy – for his advice regarding rims/wheels.
Andy (from Clee Cycles) – for his expert advice on wheels.
The Crudcatcher Regulars – for the Crankset debate.
Xgreygoose – for the advice and help with the pedals.
Homer’s Double – for his advice on tyres.
Nj3320 for the inspiration:
(although that wasn’t referring to my bike at the time…)njee20 wrote:Throw enough money at it and 20lbs is very doable, not cheap though,0 -
Severe lack of Drillium.
that must be the next "up grade" a general does of Drillium."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
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Looks so much better with a black rear end0
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what about some superlight forks for the front now?
looks nice. much better with the new rear end and crazy weight0 -
21lb for a full sus!!! :shock: sheesh
it looks nice with the baclk rear end, I've got to agree 0 -
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jay12 wrote:what about some superlight forks for the front now?
If you look at the 1st pic on page one, those blue SID's are currently in pieces awaiting a rebuild after being resprayed black, which incidently is exactly the same black that the rear end had been sprayed...
They can be built up at 1189g, with an empty right leg, or at 1348g with working rebound and compression. That said, they may be a tad heavier due to the thickness of the new paint.0 -
Looking really good El Cap'. Woo, that's light. :-)Happy trails.0
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Is the working rebound and compression only used for adjustment, or are they intergral parts of the suspension?
Hope you understand what I mean. Will the fork still function perfectly without them and be nice to ride with, or will it just basically be a spring then?0 -
Love this build!
It's great to see older bikes still working as well as new XC machines!
btw, where did you get those custom name stickers? 0 -
MountainMonster wrote:Is the working rebound and compression only used for adjustment, or are they intergral parts of the suspension?
Hope you understand what I mean. Will the fork still function perfectly without them and be nice to ride with, or will it just basically be a spring then?
I know exactly what you mean, at the 1189g build it's like riding a pogo stick...Reevie25 wrote:btw, where did you get those custom name stickers?
Some one on Ebay was doing them. Can't remember the exact supplier.0 -
Looks good, glad I could inspire :-)
Get yourself some alu bolts for the brake levers and shifters, and go for a double.
Be interested to know if the Recon cassette does work!0 -
Why not take the MoCo out of your Reba if you were thinking of doing without the damping on the SIDs, you still keep rebound damping, and it saves c100g.0
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No worries. You are welcome. Glad to help you out. A nice build you have there.
Here's a few other places you could save some weight and not break the piggy bank. We're talking a few grams but they do all add up
You say you have Ti-bolts on your brake set. You could also get the adjustment spacer and washer in Titanium too. I got the for my XX brakes.
Also some Power Corz cable for your shifters. Works well with your XTR setup. I have them on my Scalpel
Maybe your brake rotors too. I'm not 100% sure but what does your rotors weigh?Vodka anyone? "Honk"
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njee20 wrote:
Be interested to know if the Recon cassette does work!
I had it on my Scalpel but I couldn't get it to work. I try so many new chains with it. The shifting/gear change was awful, also it kept skipping all the time. Maybe because I'm a big guy and the Recon Cassette was just too soft for me.
Vodka anyone? "Honk"
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njee20 wrote:Be interested to know if the Recon cassette does work!
It works on the work-stand.
TBH, I really don't think it would work on the bike and I don't really want to damage any other components (or me...) if it failed. I may give it a go on an old set of wheels just to see.0 -
njee20 wrote:Why not take the MoCo out of your Reba if you were thinking of doing without the damping on the SIDs, you still keep rebound damping, and it saves c100g.
SIDs will be rebuild with everything working properly. Not sure yet if they're going on this bike or the XTC.
I like how the Reba's feel and I'd rather have that for enduro events than save 100g. Did I really just say that? :shock:0
