mine and my GF's hardtails :)

stardude

thought i would start up a thread with pics and specs of mine and my girfriends bikes.

firstly i appologise for the state of my bike its a bit dirty, as i dont wash it very often >_<

first is my bike.
its a 2006 Giant XTC SE and its bog standard but not for long.

the current spec is:

Frame - Aluxx 6061Fluid Formed
Fork - Marzocchi Race 100mm
Headset - Cane Creek integrated
Chainset - TruVativ ISIS
Front Mech - Shimano Alivio
Rear Mech - Shimano DEORE
Shifters - Shimano DEORE 27 speed
Rims - Rodi Rims
Hubs - Formula
Cassette - SRAM PG950
Tyres - KENDA Blue Groove/Nevegal 2.1"
Brakes - GIANT MPH
Brake Levers - GIANT MPH
Handle Bar - Low rise GIANT Comp aluminium
Stem - GIANT Comp Aluminium
Saddle - WTB Speed V
Seat Pin - GIANT Comp Aluminium
Pedals - Resin body with steel cage
R.R.P. - £500

the new spec will be:

Frame - Aluxx 6061Fluid Formed
Fork - RS reba SL 2010 100mm
Headset - Cane Creek integrated
Chainset - Shimano SLX
Front Mech - Shimano XT
Rear Mech - Shimano XT
Shifters - Shimano XT 27 speed
Rims - Superstar components XC-430
Hubs - Superstar EVO Switch
Cassette - SRAM PG950
Tyres - KENDA Blue Groove/Nevegal 2.1"
Brakes - GIANT MPH
Brake Levers - GIANT MPH
Handle Bar - Low rise GIANT Comp aluminium
Stem - GIANT Comp Aluminium
Saddle - WTB Speed V
Seat Pin - GIANT Comp Aluminium
Pedals - Superstar Nano flats

upgrades for my MTB will be as follows:

Chainset:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28020

front mech:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20685

rear mech:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20700

shifters:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20701

pedals:
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=194

grips:
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=437

wheels:
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=63&products_id=314

to the folling spec:
Switch EVO front and rear hubs - RED
SAPIM double butted race spokes - BLACK
SAPIM S.I.L.S alloy nipples - RED
Superstar XC-430 rims - BLACK

and my new forks that i have to wait till my birthday in may to fit

stardude

also the Giant XTC SE will be getting a disc rotor upgrade up to 180mm from 164mm when i fit the new forks as the calipers are post mount and the forks are IS mount.

so giant handily do a bracket for the job:

bracket:

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=9219&cPath=498_321

disc:

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4154&cPath=498_321

stardude

and last but not least, my girfriends new bike.

its only been on one trip and had a couple of niggles, but all seems to be sorted now.

it cost £300 new and is a great spec for the money as you can see. and it only weights 12.5kg or 27lbs.

the wheels might need changing at some point in the next year or two depending on how they wear but nothing extreme would be needed.

Frame - Alloy frame with Carbon fibre rear seat stays
Fork - Suntour Epicon Remote air 100mm
Headset - Cane Creek integrated
Chainset - Pro Wheel Raid
Front Mech - Shimano DEORE
Rear Mech - Shimano DEORE
Shifters - Shimano DEORE 27 speed integrated brake levers
Rims - A decent chinese rim
Hubs - Quando hubs
Cassette - unknown, apparently shimano
Tyres - Kenda Kozmic lite's
Brakes - Shimano DEORE Hydro
Brake Levers - Shimano DEORE
Handle Bar - Truvativ XR
Stem - Truvativ XR
Saddle - Velo
Seat Pin - Truvativ XR
Pedals - Alloy flats

geoff93

If you're upgrading most of the transmission, why are you staying with 9 speed? Why not go to 10 speed if you can? The parts you absolutely need to do so are chain, cassette, rear mech, and right hand shifter.

Nice bikes though,

stardude

Geoff93 wrote:

If you're upgrading most of the transmission, why are you staying with 9 speed? Why not go to 10 speed if you can? The parts you absolutely need to do so are chain, cassette, rear mech, and right hand shifter.

Nice bikes though,

i hadnt really thought about it TBH

would my 9 spd frame be able to take 10 speed?

after having a look at the componets, it would cost me an additional £90 to go to 10 speed.

as i would then need a 10 spd cassette for £50 and a chain for £30. then its £20 extra for the 10 sped chainset but £10 cheaper for a pair of the shiftes over 9 spd.

are the extra 3 gears worth it? as i noticed that the large chainring is smaller on 10 speed chainsets.

ilovedirt

Nah, stick with 9 speed for a bit, i'm going to do so until 10 speed becomes more affordable.

And your girlfriend's bike was a bloody bargain for 300 notes!