My Giant Reign X2

Jeansy

Near totally standard, perhaps the start of a project or perhaps how it will stay...

Any advice welcome, including anywhere to actually ride it around Somerset. Next mod will be to buy a old van to transport it lol

Fenred

Never mind the MTB, I want your other "toys"...The GSXR and the Alpina!!

Jeansy

Lol, yeah the gixxer is fun too, the Alpina is my company car

Jeansy

Few more pics,

This was the original spec, done a few upgrades with good results so far
size XS,S,M,L
color Black/Anthracite
frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 6.7" Maestro Suspension
fork Marzocchi 55R w/ 20mm Thru Axle and tapered steerer, 160mm travel
shock Marzocchi Roco R, coil
handlebar Giant Connect SL, riser 31.8
stem Race Face Evolve AM
seatpost Giant Connect SL, 30.9
saddle Fi'zi:k Zeak w/ 7mm Manganese rails, Custom for Giant
pedals Giant Alloy Platform
shifters SRAM X5 trigger
front derailleur Shimano SLX w/ Race Face Atlas Shiftguide
rear derailleur SRAM X5
brakes Avid Juicy 3 185F/160R
levers Avid Juicy 3
cassette SRAM PG950 11x34, 9-speed
chain Shimano HG-73
cranks Truvativ Ruktion 2.0, 24/36/RG
BBr Truvativ Howitzer, External
rims WTB Dual Duty FR
hubs [F] Giant Tracker Disc w/ 20mm Axle, [R] Formula Disc Sealed bearing w/ 12mm Axle, 32h
spokes Stainless Steel, 14/15g
tires Kenda Nevegal, 26x2.35 Folding
extras Large has 180R rotor

Jeansy

Argh, why do the picture come up with scroll bars or only partly viewable? Whats the best size pics to post?

Welsh_Tom

Jeansy wrote:

Argh, why do the picture come up with scroll bars or only partly viewable? Whats the best size pics to post?

its the forums default window size

Jeansy

Ah cheers Tom, do you know what size fits without the scroll bars?

Jeansy

New wheel, tyre & tube turned up in the week

Wasnt sure if id be able to tell the difference but it seems like a good saving and it is definately noticable
From approx 2380g down to aprrox 1630g, so about 750g saved just on front wheel!

lawman

crests and rocket rons on a bike like that is err interesting :shock: still looks pretty nice 8)

Thewaylander

What lawmen said :P love coils... thinking i should have one on my mondy for fun

Jeansy

I realise they are more XC rather than AM but I give it an easy life with my fly weight, max it has to cope with at present is 4ft drops to flat. They aren't that weak are they?

lawman

No they're superb as a trail/AM rim, got a set and they handle everything I've thrown at them, just seem an odd choice on a bike like a reign X, just my view that if you can run rims that light, you probably could get with less travel, but obviously you ride what you like

Jeansy

Little update, new bars, 40mm extra plus 20mm longer stem AND a small weight saving


Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 6.7" Maestro Suspension
Forks: Marzocchi 55R w/ 20mm Thru Axle and tapered steerer, 160mm travel
Bars: Ragley Wiser Carbon 720mm-35mm rise
Stem: Carbon Cycles 31.8mm Ext 90mm
Headset: Giant
Grips: Giant
Bar Ends: None

Front Brake Lever assy: Avid Juicy3
Front Caliper: Avid Juicy3
Front disc: Hope 203mm Floating
Rear Brake Lever assy: Avid Juicy3
Rear Caliper: Avid Juicy3
Rear Disc: Avid CleansweapG2 185mm
Hoses: Standard


Shifters: X9
Cables: Jagwire L3
Front Mech: SLX
Rear Mech: X5
Chain Device: Race Face Atlas Shiftguide

Seat: Charge Spoon
Seat Post: Thompson Elite
Seat Post Clamp: Giant

Cranks: Truvativ Ruktion 2.0,
Chainring(s): 24/36/RG
Chain: Shimano HG-73
Cassette: SRAM PG950 11x34, 9-speed
Pedals: Giant but MG1s on route
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Howitzer, External

Front Wheel: Merlins Handbuilt
Rim: Stans Crest
Spokes: DT Comp SS
Hub: Hope Pro2 20mm Disc
Tube: Michelin Latex
Tire: Rocket Ron 2.4

Back Wheel: Standard
Rim: WTB Dual Duty FR
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14/15g
Hub: Formula Disc Sealed bearing w/ 12mm Axle, 32h
Tube: Standard
Tire: Racing Ralph 2.25

Weight: Unknown

Next step will be to either change the gearing so i have slightly higher gearing, tho im not sure how to go about this, and new rear wheel, prob the same as the front but possibly a different hub as im not sure on the Hope one...

kdawg74

Nice looking steed dude, nice company car too

Jeansy

Added: Saints front brake, new rear wheel, american classic hub, stans rim, XO rear cassette, new chain KMC X9 SL




Loving the Ragley Wiser after a few rides, unbelievable value imo

Chunkers1980

I'd say your seat post is on the wrong way round.

Jeansy

Chunkers1980 wrote:

I'd say your seat post is on the wrong way round.

Felt more comfy my way round tho :?

Chunkers1980

Still wrong, just now triply wrong.

lawman

Jeansy wrote:

Chunkers1980 wrote:

I'd say your seat post is on the wrong way round.

Felt more comfy my way round tho :?

actually spat my tea out at that!!!

kdawg74

Almost did too, nice one.

Jeansy

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Still wrong, just now triply wrong.

Thought you were joking! In what way is it wrong? The bit that says 'Front' is pointing forwards....