Specialized fsr xc - tango'd

cubedean

I really wanted a full sus instead of a hard tail and seeing as the company I work for has stopped their c2w scheme I decided to build a bike on a budget.

Originally I was only looking at hardtails as full sus frames were going to cost too much. So with a budget of around £500 to stick to I set about searching for a frame or donor bike.

A quick search of these forums threw up this spesh fsr xc frame at a good price. So it was bought.



Rock shox psylo SL with adjustable 80-125mm travel was purchased, an old fork I know (2004 iirc) but for the peanuts price I paid I'm not too fussed.




Also purchased a couple of other bits which are as follows:-

Brand new x-fusion 190x50mm rear shock. I wanted a fox but got this at half the price of a 2nd hand fox shock.

Ritchey OCR rear wheel which needs some slight attention but again bargain price.

Current spend is £190 & I will post some more photos when new parts arrive.

Update 27/10/13 - New spec below & photos on page 3

Frame: 2009 Specialized far xc

Fork: Rockshox Reba RL (120mm)

Wheels: Superstar tech 3 evo (XC-430 - Switch evo hubs)

Tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo

Chainset: FSA with hollowtech bb.
Shifter: Shimano deore
Rear mech: Shimano SLX
Cassette: Shimano alvio 9 speed 11-36T.
Pedals: DMR V8

Brakes: Avid elixir 3 - 180 front & 160 rear.

Handlebars: Superstar Decent (780mm wide although may chop a bit off them)
Stem: Superstar Zenith AM
Grips: Superstar
Seatpost: More alloy
Saddle: Selle Italia Obix

ej2320

Saw that for sale, looked awesome and they did a great job coating it blue. The blue with yellow decals look really nice

Twelly

Nice frame, I think I remember the original thread when the guy had it powdercoated and the yellow decals made up.

I have a couple of bars for sale if you need one?

Easton Monkey Bar 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 20mm rise £18 posted
Truvativ riser 31.8mm, 650mm wide, 25mm rise £15 posted

Also got a budget wheelset (blue decals to match the frame) with discs if you were interested

crispy1980

Will the rear shock fit? I have same frame and from what I read the Fox triad is a custom spesh fit and easily be replaced?

cubedean

The frames were originally fitted with the x fusion shock as STD. Fitting sizes were 190x50mm.

cubedean

Update 02/09/2013

A couple more purchases:-
Alex ZX24 with Shimano M475 wheelset from Twellysmat on here. Basic wheelset but will get me shifting for now.
FSA double crankset (hollowtech bb)

Also picking up an Azonic stem and bars from a friend of mine who has split his old GT Idrive.

Currently bidding on a pair of new Clarks S2 brakes.

Rear shock has still not arrived.

I will update with photos when the new bits turn up.

DCR00

Looking good (i would say that)

that shock will fit fine

cubedean

Thanks Dan.

All the parts are on their way now. Can't wait for everything to turn up to get it built.

cubedean

A few bits turned up and I got to mock it up. Need some new shock bushes though

cubedean

Bit of an update.

Rear shock bushes arrived yesterday but were the incorrect size. The packet says 15.8mm width but they measure 25mm.

Tyres still haven't arrived despite being on parcel force 48hr and it being 4 days now. I got the cranks and rear mech on all cables routed just need a new inner for the front mech before I can get that sorted.



Seat post, new bushes and disc adapter should be here by Tuesday hopefully.

@lexD

Coming on great that should be a nice ride when completed 8)
. Why don't you give the crank arms a coat of paint while you are waiting for the other bits to arrive or polish them up?

ej2320

Looking good!

cubedean

Thanks guys. Tyres and is to post adapter turned up today so another step closer.

Just seat post and shock bushes now which should be tomorrow hopefully.

I do however have an issue with the rear derailure sitting against the frame and not shifting into the bottom cog, but I think this is down to chain length possibly.

grantti469

id check your b tension screw if the mech is hitting the frame

cubedean

The b tension screw is all the way in but my thoughts is maybe I need a longer screw.

AngusChild

to sort out the rear derailleur you might be able to rotate it back on the top part (B-link) and adjust the tension screw, I think . Have a play with the adjustments and see if it helps!

Devastazione

Beautiful bike and great job in matching colors !!!

cubedean

She's pretty much finished. Just waiting for a bush removal tool so I can fit my new TF tuned bushes then she's done.

Frame: 2009 Specialized far xc

Fork: Rockshox Psylo SL

Wheels: Alex zx24 with shimano m475 hubs

Tyres: Michelin mud

Chainset: FSA with hollowtech bb.
Shifter: Shimano deore
Rear mech: Shimano SLX
Cassette: Shimano alvio 9 speed 11-36T.
Pedals: DMR V8

Brakes: Avid elixir 3 - 180 front & 160 rear.

Handlebars: Koshi
Stem: Azonic shorty.
Grips: Boardman lock on
Seatpost: More alloy
Saddle: Selle Italia x1





I'm really happy with it. I will probably swap the stem out soon though.

I7 Extreme

Looks Great

DCR00

looking good

you sticking with the yellow decals ?

You know you can remove bushings by hand ?

Just get a blade in between the shock housing and the bushing to lever enough space to get a small screwdriver in, then lever off

cubedean

DCR00 wrote:

looking good

you sticking with the yellow decals ?

You know you can remove bushings by hand ?

Just get a blade in between the shock housing and the bushing to lever enough space to get a small screwdriver in, then lever off

If the tool doesn't turn up today, i'll give that a go. Don't know why i didn't think of that in the first place to be honest.

Yeh i think the yellow decals will stay for now as i really like them. Hopefully get out on it this weekend down the local trails.

cubedean

More bushing problems. It now appears that the X fusion shock i have purchased may have 1/2" DU bushing not 12mm as per most specialized/x fusion shocks........so no riding this weekend

I'm just waiting for TF Tuned shox to get back to me and confirm my suspicion.

cubedean

Finally have the correct bushes. Its the first x fusion shock that TF tuned shox have come across with 12.7mm bushes.

They have been fantastic with their customer service and sent me the correct ones out with no additional postage charge.

Hopefully get out this weekend before heading to Sherwood pines in a couple of weeks.

cubedean

Took it out for a blast on Thursday night....first Tims outing on a pitch black single track was a bit of a laugh. It has highlighted a couple of niggles though.

Biggest is that the pyslo fork has far too soft a spring in it for my lardy arse. It also appears that springs are no longer available for them either, so new forks will be on the cards soon.

Bars also have too much rise so will be looking out for some low rise bars to replace the current koshi bars.

cubedean

Browsing through on-one' website i came across these wheels at a cracking price, the wife told me to treat myself so i did.

Ryde Adrenalin CR1 - Carbon/Aluminium mix
Superstar 180/160 rotors
Orange rotor bolts

I also swapped the Selle italia X1 out for an old Shadow conspiracy seat i had laying around until my new charge spoon comes.

cubedean

Update.

New bars, grips and stem from superstar & Rock shox Reba RL.

Got a new seat and kmc chain to go on after I had to shorten it on a ride after it snapped.

Indigo Gorilla

How much has all that cost now then?

Looks absolutely cracking.

I'm thinking about building a full-sus next year but don't want to spend a fortune either. I already have some handbuilt wheels but other than that I'd need everything.

cubedean

Thanks dude. The original build came in at approx £460. But with updates its closers to £900 now.

I'm looking at swapping the wheels out for some orange superstar ones (which I wish I bought in the first place).

arran77

Looks good, love those wheels 8)

cubedean

arran77 wrote:

Looks good, love those wheels 8)

Thanks. May be for sale soon if I decide to go with the orange superstar ones.

arran77

cubedean wrote:

arran77 wrote:

Looks good, love those wheels 8)

Thanks. May be for sale soon if I decide to go with the orange superstar ones.

I might be interested if you go that route