Carrera Hardtail thread - owners pictures and spec's

The Rookie

Any photo's?

Clearly had some upgrades there then, I thought the blue frames were older, circa 2008-9, red 2010-11 and then the new design frame in 2012 (with the top tube to set tube reinforcing)

Kowalski675

The Beginner wrote:

Any photo's?

Clearly had some upgrades there then, I thought the blue frames were older, circa 2008-9, red 2010-11 and then the new design frame in 2012 (with the top tube to set tube reinforcing)

If I remember right (and I'm fairly sure), 2008 was black (first year they fitted hydraulic brakes, and it had remote lockout too). I remember looking at one in comparison to my heavily discounted silver 2007 that I bought just after the 2008 models came out.

Kowalski675

Ignore that - I thought he'd said Kraken, but he said Vulcan, lol.

bearman3784

The Beginner wrote:

Any photo's?

Clearly had some upgrades there then, I thought the blue frames were older, circa 2008-9, red 2010-11 and then the new design frame in 2012 (with the top tube to set tube reinforcing)

It's the other way round, the red frames were the older ones, then the blue, then the new design frame

The Rookie

Ta....

Kowalski675

IIRC, 2008 Vulcan (disc spec) was red.

apple eater

bearman3784 wrote:

The Beginner wrote:

Any photo's?

Clearly had some upgrades there then, I thought the blue frames were older, circa 2008-9, red 2010-11 and then the new design frame in 2012 (with the top tube to set tube reinforcing)

It's the other way round, the red frames were the older ones, then the blue, then the new design frame

I believe you are correct. My son has the red black frame which is a standard (except forks )2009 model. Mine i'm almost sure is 2011 but may be 2010.

step83

Thought id leave this here took it the other week first shot on here of mine not propped up against the fence. Bloser to its natural evnviroment

Jopo

UPDATES!

Superstar bars
Superstar seatpost
Superstar headset spacers
Superstar pedals
Superstar grips
Continental race kings
Charge spoon
Mucky nutz may go back to black one though?
What next? New bike?
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tykeyred

Picked up a 2nd hand Vulcan for the missus. Didn't bother getting a ladies mtb, picked up this 18" vulcan in really good nick. Changed the bars, stem and grips for her (Easton EA30 & Superstar). Will look to change the tyres and brakes at some point and yes the seat is huge but her derriere is happy with it!

Kowalski675

tykeyred wrote:

Picked up a 2nd hand Vulcan for the missus. Didn't bother getting a ladies mtb, picked up this 18" vulcan in really good nick.

That is a ladies Vulcan (colour and saddle are the giveaways).

Anonymous

Kowalski675 wrote:

tykeyred wrote:

Picked up a 2nd hand Vulcan for the missus. Didn't bother getting a ladies mtb, picked up this 18" vulcan in really good nick.

That is a ladies Vulcan (colour and saddle are the giveaways).

yeah its a ladies bike.

the colours the give away sky/light blue? is pretty girly thou its still nice

Kowalski675

I'm not saying that the colour is intrinsically girly (I actually like the colour), just that colour only came on the ladies' frames.

Anonymous

Kowalski675 wrote:

I'm not saying that the colour is intrinsically girly (I actually like the colour), just that colour only came on the ladies' frames.

I've ridden a ladies Cannondale MTB bike and it wasn't any different to a men's one besides the colour and saddle design ride quality was the same.

the colours okay not my first choice but its not a disaster. pink/gold/bronze/brown I think are the worst colours

Kowalski675

It's easier with cars - you can tell whether it's a girls' car or blokes' car by whether the sun visor vanity mirror is on the passenger or driver's side, lol...

Anonymous

Kowalski675 wrote:

It's easier with cars - you can tell whether it's a girls' car or blokes' car by whether the sun visor vanity mirror is on the passenger or driver's side, lol...

and also because no man has ever said omg that pink "softop" looks amazing.

tykeyred

fair point - I stand corrected. It wasn't advertised as a ladies bike but shows how much I know!!

foggy147

My new Kraken, I have no idea what year this version is so if anyone can confirm and what the spec is etc that would be that would be great!

Greer_

Its 2010, same as mine! Well the frame is anyway .....

The Rookie

That's because the frame is the only thin 2010 Kraken left......at least mine is 7 years old to the same state!

Greer_

Thought I'd post up another picture and new spec - haven't in a few months:

Spec now stands at:

• Frame: 7005 Aluminium Carrera Kraken 2010
• Forks: RockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air (1805g)

• Front Brake: Shimano Deore M596 (294g)
• Rear Brake: Shimano Deore M596 (309g)
• Rotors: Tektro 160mm (102g x2)
• Rotor Bolts: Superstar Anodised (26g)

• Grips: Superstar Supagripa Patriot (108g)
• Handle Bars: Raceface Evolve XC Riser Bar 660mm (260g)
• Stem: Kore Elite K34 100mm 31.8mm 4deg (134g)
• Headset: Superstar Integrato (Zero Stack) (108g)
• Headset Spacers: Superstar

• Gear Shifters: SRAM X9 Trigger Shifters (240g)
• Chain: KMC X9-93 (277g)
• Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34 (256g)
• Chainset: Shimano Deore M590 44-32-22 (858g)
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore Hollowtech ii (95g)
• Chainstay Protector: Shimano XTR (30g)
• Pedals: Shimano M520 (374g)
• Front Mech: SRAM X5 (179g)
• Rear Mech: SRAM X9 (217g)
• Gear Cables: SP41

• Rims: Stans Crest (370g x2)
• Hubs: Superstar Switch Evo (195g/299g)
• Spokes: Black Sapim Race DB Spokes (358g)
• Wheelset Weight: Front: 783g - Rear: 875g
• Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic/Racing Ralph (536g x2)
• Tubeless (120g)
• QR Skewers: Superfly Carbon-Ti Ultralight QRs (43g)

• Saddle: Charge Spoon (258g)
• Seat post: Kalloy Alloy 31.6mm
• Seat Clamp: Da Bomb Bomb Clamp (22g)
• Bottle Cage: Brand-X Bottle Cage Alloy (72g)



Have a few new bits arriving in the post today hopefully so keep an eye on my thread and I'll update it over the next day or two! As well as some crash damage from yesterday mainly to me though!

The Rookie

Just to update mine as well

• Frame: Aluminium Carrera Kraken 2006 (1735g)
• Forks: Manitou Skareb Elite (1450g) (with oil and SFN)

• Front Brake: Shimano ST-M765 lever with Saint M800 caliper (XTR pin) (410g)
• Rear Brake: Shimano Saint M800 lever with XTR M965 caliper (293g)
(both including mounting bolts - no adaptors needed)
• Rotors: Front Hayes 160mm (110g), rear Alligator 160mm (72g) Total (182g)
• Rotor Bolts: Shimano steel (24g)

• Grips: Renthal Kevlar with ODI end caps (89g)
• Handle Bars: Syntace Duraflyte flats - 680mm (233g)
• Stem: Superstar 80mm 31.8mm 6deg matched to Bikehut faceplate (122g)
• Headset: FSA (Zero Stack) (117g)
• Top cap: Marin CF with lighweight steel bolt (13g)
• Headset Spacers:Bikehut CF (21g)

• Gear Shifters: ST-M765 (weight with brakes) (0g)
• Chain: Shimano HG50 (240g)
• Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34 (296g)
• Chainset: Shimano XT Bash-E13 32t-CF inner guide (769g)
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT HT2 with spacers (94g)
• Chainstay Protector: CRC giveway with MBUK (28g)
• Pedals: Ritchey SPD (350g)
• Front Mech: What's one of them? (0g)
• Rear Mech: Shimano XTR with alloy jockeys (200g)
• Gear Cables: Jagwire (26g)

• Rims: Rigida Edge7 (381g x2)
• Hubs: Superstar Superfast/Superlegera
• Spokes: DT swiss plain guage 2.0
• Wheels Front: 790g - Rear: 928g (1718g)
• Tyres: Michelin dry mountain2 (optimism) 26x2.1 (644g x2)
• Tubes: Schwalbe 26x1.0-1.5 (120g)
• QR Skewers: Shimano XT (126g)

• Saddle: Bontrager Inform RXL (197g)
• Seat post: Promax carbon (234g)
• Seat Clamp: Unbranded QR (40g)
• Bottle Cage: None!

Need an upto date pic with the new wheels on, here's an older one

current weight is 10,550g

Have a 'new' headset to go on which will shave 40g, I'm also considering a KCNC seatpost clamp which will shave another 17g, once the tyres are worn out I'll also be going lighter there with a circa 250g saving. Total parts prices as the bike stands is £500, total cost of ownership has been £610.

Kowalski675

Fitted a new stem to mine today. Same model as my existing one (that's only been used 3 times, lol), but 20mm shorter at 90mm. Feels better, based on a quick play in the street after fitting.

Kowalski675

Hit the trails today (literally a couple of times, lol) and the shorter stem's a definite improvement. Feel more central on the bike now, not stretched out over the front.

The Rookie

I swapped from 100 to 80mm and felt much the same.....

Greer, for info just measured a spare Deore front mech (triple, dual pull 31.8mm clamp) I have - 136g, so if you can find a Deore locally it will be a handy weight saving!

Greer_

I'll weigh my front mech sometime - im pretty sure that's an internet value but I'll keep an eye out cheers!

The Rookie

I just weighed an X5 off a Carrera (Banshee, 34.9mm seat tube) and it was 176g, so it's about right!

Kowalski675

The Beginner wrote:

I swapped from 100 to 80mm and felt much the same.....

Only problem is that I enjoyed myself so much yesterday (but didn't get much sleep last night 'cos my thighs were hurting so much - had to get up in the early hours and neck some ibuprofen, lol) that I can see expenditure on the horizon, lol. Ordered some grippier pedals last night, cos my feet keep slipping on the pinless originals and I'd like some better forks and hydraulic brakes. Or that Giant Trance X2 in my LBS or possibly a new Canyon AL+, lol...

Ordered these, reduced to £27.99:

Kowalski675

Quick phone snap of mine at Gisburn yesterday (pants picture, just to prove it does venture out, lol):

Twelly

This is a mates Vulcan which he handed over for me to revive for him on a very tight budget.

New fork, new QR skewers, new chainset, new brakes, new cables, rear hub service, new chain and a good scrub later and it looks like this:



Vulcan 20" (not sure how old)
Sram X4 shifters and mech (truly awful but he doesn't have the budget to upgrade at the mo)
Shimano M445 brakes
Recon TK silver (replaced the old Bombers which were beyond terrible - not sure if broken or just shoot)
Mavic rims on basic shimano hubs
Rubber queen 2.2's (wired and not BC compound unfortunately)
Raceface stem
Bikehut bar and seatpost
Sofa saddle
Basic Shimano square taper chainset

Rides fairly well and the fork is a huge improvement but it is a heavy beast at 14.8kg. I made most of the repairs/replacements using my spares bin but I had to buy in the chainset.