Carrera Hardtail thread - owners pictures and spec's

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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    My mistake - I thought you'd said they were Superstar grips, but that was the post prior to yours. They probably do all come out of the same one or two factories in the far east.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yslen wrote:
    The Rookie wrote:
    You may want to drop the brake levers so they are inline with your arms!

    Good point! Can you tell I'm a roadie? :P
    LOL, inexperienced with MTB's anyway!

    Adjust the brake levers so that when seated and hands on bars your extended fingers (straight) should just rest on top of the levers, otherwise your wrists are wtisted up to reach the lever.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Yslen
    Yslen Posts: 55
    The Rookie wrote:
    Yslen wrote:
    The Rookie wrote:
    You may want to drop the brake levers so they are inline with your arms!

    Good point! Can you tell I'm a roadie? :P
    LOL, inexperienced with MTB's anyway!

    Adjust the brake levers so that when seated and hands on bars your extended fingers (straight) should just rest on top of the levers, otherwise your wrists are wtisted up to reach the lever.

    I'll go get it sorted now! thanks
  • Yslen
    Yslen Posts: 55
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    Done!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    That looks more like it!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Right, ive got my 2004 Kraken frame chilling in the garage looking a bit lonely and sorry for its self. Im getting bits together for a winter trainer bike.
    Not hugely keen on the paintwork design an was thinking about a new colour either a strip an dip at the powder coaters in silver or strip by hand and give it a brushed finish what do you guys think?
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Powdercoat. Costs bugger all, and zero effort involved, other than taking it to the coater.
  • ivesy28
    ivesy28 Posts: 2
    edited August 2013
    My 2013 Carrera Kraken! I think that the bike rides beautifully, for me at least :p I would love to answer any questions, and read any comments anyone has about my setup, good or bad :)

    • Frame - Carerra Kraken 2012/2013 = ~1800g.
    • Fork - SR Suntour Epicon SF13 RL-R lite = 1650g.


    • Front brake - Avid Elixir R (2011) = 375g.
    • Rear brake - Avid Elixir 1 (2012) lever with Juicy 7 caliper (2007) = 390g.
    • Disk - Superstar 180mm Floating x2 = 320g total.
    • Rotor Bolts - Stock = 36g. (Included with rotors/brakeset).


    • Grips (pair) - Superstar Excel = 172g.
    • Handlebars - Superstar 780mm Flatland = 320g.
    • Stem - Superstar Zenith AM 50mm = 124g.
    • Headset - Stock = 100g.
    • Spacers - Stock = ??


    • Gear Shifters - Shimano Deore Rapid rise 3x 9spd (pair) = 300g.
    • Chain - SRAM PC991 = 297g.
    • Cassette - Shimano SLX HG80 11-34t = 315g.
    • Crankset - Shimano Deore M590 3x9 26-36-48t = 858g.
    • Bottom Bracket - Shimano HT2 = 95g. (Included with Crankset).
    • Chain stay protector - PZ Racing = 30g.
    • Pedals = Unknown brand = 386g.
    • Front mech - Shimano Deore XT M771 = 183g.
    • Rear mech - Shimano Deore XT Shadow M772 long cage SGS = 227g.
    • Gear Cables - Jagwire L3 = 100g.


    • Front wheel - SRAM X9 Comp Disk = 860g.
    • Shimano Rear wheel = 1089g.
    • Skewers (Pair) - PZ Racing CR6.3Q = 53g.
    • Front tyre - Specialized Renegade S Works 1.9" = 560g. (Tubeless 80ml sealant)
    • Rear tyre - Continental Race King MK2 2" = 630g. (Tubeless 80mp Tubeless sealant)

    • Seat - Bike hut Comfort = 350g.
    • Seat post - Superstar Layback (cut down) = 287g.
    • QR Seat clamp - XLC = 42g.


    • Fork mudguard - RRP Neoguard = 23g.
    • Crud Catcher - SKS MudX = 90g.
    • Bottle cage - Elite 3C = 77g.
    • Lights incl Clamps - Smart Lunar 25 Lux= 158g.


    Total Weight = 12297g.



  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not much point giving the weight really, I'd guess at about 12-12.5Kg.
    Step83 wrote:
    either a strip an dip at the powder coaters in silver or strip by hand and give it a brushed finish what do you guys think?
    The stock thick silver 'goo' is a real PITA to get off, had I known when I started I wouldn't have DIYed it!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    Any recomendations for a nice, light stem? Looking at a Ritchey WCS 4Axis Stem (90mm) for £37 and 112g. Planning on getting one as well as a EC70 flat bar (125g) in the next week so I should be saving over 100g!
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  • ivesy28
    ivesy28 Posts: 2
    I thought I'd put the weight so far up there anyway. I really like the carrera bikes, and the process are great too.
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    The Rookie wrote:
    Not much point giving the weight really, I'd guess at about 12-12.5Kg.
    Step83 wrote:
    either a strip an dip at the powder coaters in silver or strip by hand and give it a brushed finish what do you guys think?
    The stock thick silver 'goo' is a real PITA to get off, had I known when I started I wouldn't have DIYed it!


    Coaters it is then!
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Greer_ wrote:
    Any recomendations for a nice, light stem? Looking at a Ritchey WCS 4Axis Stem (90mm) for £37 and 112g. Planning on getting one as well as a EC70 flat bar (125g) in the next week so I should be saving over 100g!
    I have a Superstar one, 80mm and 123g, the Bikehut one is the same, not quite as light as the Ritchey but you may be able to use the same budget better elsewhere!

    Just managed to squeeze mine down to 10.1Kg.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    edited July 2013
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    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • DanDax1990
    DanDax1990 Posts: 1,201
    Greer_ wrote:
    Any recomendations for a nice, light stem? Looking at a Ritchey WCS 4Axis Stem (90mm) for £37 and 112g. Planning on getting one as well as a EC70 flat bar (125g) in the next week so I should be saving over 100g!

    Same weight but cheaper? http://clee-cycles.co.uk/esite/P990/product
    My upgraded Voodoo Bokor

    Ribble Sportive 7005
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    DanDax1990 wrote:
    Greer_ wrote:
    Any recomendations for a nice, light stem? Looking at a Ritchey WCS 4Axis Stem (90mm) for £37 and 112g. Planning on getting one as well as a EC70 flat bar (125g) in the next week so I should be saving over 100g!

    Same weight but cheaper? http://clee-cycles.co.uk/esite/P990/product

    But it just doesn't look as good! Haha plus that link is for 25.4mm bars, mine are oversized. Cheers though, I did have a look at the KCNC stems.
    Orbea Alma Team Carbon - Strava -Specialized Allez Sport
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    This is the wife's 2008 Vulcan. standard spec apart from

    Manitou Marvel pro 100mm
    Kenda short track tyres
    F M596 brake with 160mm ice tech rotor
    R M415 caliper with Avid speed dial 7 lever 203mm rotor
    F.mech LX M570
    LH shifter - STX-RC
    RH shifter - SRAM X4 8sp shifter
    Uberbike grips
    Hope head doctor
    will have eXotic Scandium riser bar soon and looking to get a lighter rear wheel.


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    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

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  • Lewis A
    Lewis A Posts: 767
    Why have you got a 203mm rear? I would switch them round if I were you! ;)
    Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Lewis A wrote:
    Why have you got a 203mm rear? I would switch them round if I were you! ;)

    Aye, that's a bit a*se about face.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    Lewis A wrote:
    Why have you got a 203mm rear? I would switch them round if I were you! ;)


    it was a freebee but original forks couldn't take 203 so put it on rear - front has more than enough power for her anyway plus its not actually a great rotor you can't tell the difference between the two. I'll eventually get a rear M615 and another rotor but what size I don't know.
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • Lewis A
    Lewis A Posts: 767
    Fair enough, bikes nice, though is it a women's frame?
    Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Lewis A wrote:
    Fair enough, bikes nice, though is it a women's frame?

    Yup, that colour only came on the women's version.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    Lewis A wrote:
    Fair enough, bikes nice, though is it a women's frame?


    yeah suits the wife as she's a woman :lol:

    feels too short for me but the forks have transformed the ride. lost 4.1lb with the forks and tyres. Can't believe how much the wheels and tyres weigh though.
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • Lewis A
    Lewis A Posts: 767
    Well I didn't know they did a woman's version :lol:
    Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    they do a female version of my boys Carrera blast too in that colour.
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • Lazarus42
    Lazarus42 Posts: 20
    Hi... nice to see the thread. have loved my Subway Ltd Ed except for one niggle. The handlebars seem too low! I've tried a variable riser (see pic) and am about to fit the satori extender today to see if that'll crack the problem. Apart from that it's pretty much stock and used for the daily commute from Folkestone to Hythe and back on the sea front. Murder with a headwind... but bloody glorious with a tailwind on the way home!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The lower the bars the better it is in a headwind!

    My commuter is a Gryphon and I run the stem direct on the headset flipped and flat bars.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Lazarus42
    Lazarus42 Posts: 20
    The Rookie wrote:
    The lower the bars the better it is in a headwind!

    My commuter is a Gryphon and I run the stem direct on the headset flipped and flat bars.

    I can tuck down now i've dropped four stone... plus the next bike is going to be a road bike so i'll be arse up / head down for sure then! But was tired of the neck ache from looking up / forwards all the time. Just fitted the satori extender and it's excellent! Google "subway limited edition handlebars" and you'll see it's a very very common complaint. Can't all be fat buggers like i was!
    Mind you, I followed the Halfords size chart and at a tad below 6ft the 20" frame should have been fine. But I read in places that Halfords seem dead set on selling bikes a smidge too small for people if they follow the chart. Either way, the extender has saved the day.
  • apple eater
    apple eater Posts: 302
    i finally remembered to get a pic of mine out where it likes it best

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    I don't know enough to make smart r's remarks about peoples choice of parts 'n' things, yet!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Few changes on that! Stem bars and wheels at the very least!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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