Specialized FSR XC Expert

christurbo

Hi,

I am new on here and here is my ride.

Hi guys,

Just thought that I would post some pics of my trail warrior!

Frame:FSR XC M4 tubing with new rocker design. Bolt on cable guides, Sealed cartridge pivot bearings, Replaceable rear derailleur hanger (Disc only) and 120mm travelRear
Shock:X Fusion 02RC, Custom tuned for Specialized, Rebound adjust, Compression adjust with lock-out, 7.5x1.75 inch, 2 bearing upper shock mount
Fork:RockShox Recon 335 SL, 120mm travel, 32mm alloy stanchions, Alloy steerer, Disc only, Turn Key damper, Rebound adjust with LO, Air spring
Front Derailleur:Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, Top swing, Bottom pull
Rear Derailleur:Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, Long cage
Shifters:Shimano SL-M531 Deore, Trigger
Chainset:Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline, Replaceable rings with alloy outer, 170mm
Chainrings:Shimano 22/32/44 Tooth Chainrings
Bottom Bracket:Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, 68mm x 118mm
Cassette:Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34 Tooth Range
Chain:KMC X9, 9-speed with reusable Missing Link
Pedals:Upgraded JMR V8 Flats
Front Brake:Avid Juicy 4 RSL Hydraulic Disc Brake, Alloy backed organic brake pads, Tool-less reach adjust, Cleansweep rotor: 203mm rotor
Rear Brake:Avid Juicy 4 RSL Hydraulic Disc Brake, Alloy backed organic brake pads, Tool-less reach adjust, Cleansweep rotor:185mm rotor
Brake Levers:Avid Juicy 4RSL Hydraulic
Handlebars:Specialized XC low rise, butted alloy, 640mm wide, 8 degree up, 8 degree backsweep
Stem:Specialized 3D forged adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged 105mmHeadset:1-1/8 inch Threadless, Loose ball bearings with seals, Black steel cups
Grips:Specialized thin lock on grip
Rims:DT Swiss 445D, disc, 24mm, Double wall, Pin joint, Eyelets, 32 hole
Front Hub:Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, QR, 32 hole
Rear Hub:Specialized disc, Sealed cartridge bearing, High/low flange with OS contact side, 32 holeSpokes:1.8mm (15g) stainless, Black, Alloy nipples
Front Tyre:Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.2 inch, 60 TPI, wire bead
Rear Tyre:Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.0 inch, 60 TPI, wire beadTubes:Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0 inch, Presta
Saddle:Specialized MTB, 7mm cromo rails, 143m
Seatpost:Specialized 6061 alloy, Black, 30.9x350/400mm, Setback head, 2-bolt micro adjustSeat Binder:Alloy collar with QR, 34.9mm clamp ID

Briggo

Theres a few angles you missed, can you take some more photos please.

bartimaeus

You did get carried away there, didn't you... but I can see why: that is a lovely looking rig.

Laurence25

Welcome and nice ride,how long u had her looks in gd condition

christurbo

Thanks.

She is 1 year old, and as fresh as a daisy after being serviced.

Anonymous

i love the look of those.

christurbo

Had a tiny outing tonight after work!



















Doesnt look like it was even ridden!

orange_man

Some nice shots and like the colour scheme of this

christurbo

It did have white Spec lock grips but I got the black versions instead.

cat_with_no_tail

sheepsteeth wrote:

i love the look of those.

Love the look of what? did he post some pictures? I must have missed them.


No, seriously though fella, nice looking bike. Makes me think I need a short travel FS bike in my life myself.

*goes off to start plotting*

Anonymous

everyone needs one. but fitted with long travel.

road_donut

Briggo wrote:

Theres a few angles you missed, can you take some more photos please.

Nice looking bike tho pal

MountainMonster

Beautiful bike mate. the red looks crisp!

AndyD2574

Lovely looking bike mate.

Sweet.

..............and teh most pictures I have ever seen in a thread!!

christurbo

Some more pics? heh!

I hit the Chase [Cannock] today with my better half on her Trek 4300. We went on the Blue route [12.5 miles] to get her used to MTBing - she did really well!

The Spec was awesome - enough said.

Cant wait to go back on my own to do the Red Route [Follow The Dog].

Pics

Dick Scruttock

Nice bike and even nicer premier edition civic type r.

j96_2

nice pics i do like these bikes and the colour scheme is pretty good too

christurbo

The Type R is a tardis. I can get 2 x bikes i with the seats down. However the bodywork is so lightweight I cannot use a rear mounted bike rack

I did the Follow The Dog trail at Cannock Chase today.

I am surprised at how well the Spec repels the brown stuff!

SDK2007

Nice bike dude.
I was at Cannock on Sunday, if you saw a black FSR XC fly past then it was me

christurbo

Nice one - There were a lot of nice Specs up there!

MountainMonster

Ooooh I love a dirty bike. That looks lovely when dirty!

christurbo

Cannock Chase again!

squires2976

Your the first person I' ve found who has bought one of these, I can't believe I am the only one really dissapointed with this bike, It was a load of shit!! I bought mine in April 2009 and it's known as triggers bike!
There is not a lot original bits left on it, everything pretty much failed, Wheels were just a joke, I spent £200.00 plus trueing them in the fist year, got so fed up I bought some Pro 2's with ex500 rims, these are sweet, so much stronger and reliable. All the bearings went within 6 months, crank was wobbly and stiff, headset was as rough as a badgers ass all within months. I did buy from Total Fitness Bath and they were shocking, front wheel was supplied 1/8th inch off centre, the way they set the bike up was probably the cause of all the problems, Specialized Concept in Bristol were brilliant especially in the first year sorting out the front wheel and also replacing the freehub 3 times. Still cost me £200+ in trueing!
I am still running this thing but with upgrades that has cost almost what I paid for it, Raceface evolve XC crankset, Hope BB, Chris King Headset, Pro 2's with ex500 rims, new rear cassette, chain, handelbars (Monkey Hi Rise), Shortened Raceface Stem and it is running sweeeeeeet.
After 2 years the brakes are starting to cause problems, The Avid Juicy 4's are bloody good stoppers but not that good quality and I think they will be changed soon.

Anyway, thats my moan, Anyone else out there had my experience with this bike?
I was a bit nieve when buying my first bike and went for something that looked nice
Shan't be using that as the main reason for purchase next time!! :?

christurbo

Thats a shame, I striped it down and sold it not long after. I didnt have any problems with it, and it was a nice fast XC bike.

stevie_

i have one of these! i've upgraded mine with maxxis advantages, wider bars and thicker grips (im 6ft2 with rugby player's shoulders - the bars were thinner than my natural reach) and apart from replacing chains, brake pads etc it's performed faultlessly.

squires - are you really surprised you bought a mountain bike from a gym / fitness shop and had issues with it? the wheel issue could have been solved with replacing the spoke nipples, when i spoke to my LBS it's a very common problem with specializeds.

it is quite odd that these are as rare as hen's teeth but then the 2010 model is everywhere.

SDK2007

Stock wheels are usually pretty poor. I've taco'd the front on both of my Specialized bikes, the Enduro SL front wheel went on the first ride.

I've changed everything on my FSRxc, apart from the frame and left shifter. I now use it for XC racing and it does that very well. I use it with Mavic Cross Ride wheels for training and Roval Controle SL's for racing.