Maxlight Build

Unknown · May 2007

Right soon to start my build so I will be putting photos on as I go.
May take a while so bear with me.

here's a few to be getting on with.

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Unknown · May 2007

Seatpost and saddle are looking nice.

Photos Maxlight XC>120

fuddymox · May 2007

Oh yeah- Maxlight's are the way forward. Hoping Santy is going to leave my a shiny white XC pro at Chrissy time.

Unknown · May 2007

DomA,
what headset did you use my LBS is having trouble sourcing a suitable one.

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fatmanwmb · May 2007

In a previous topic he said he had a FSA ZS-3 headset.

fatmanwmb · May 2007

Judging by the parts you've got you're going to have a very nice bike as well..

kal-el · May 2007

Liar! You're making us wait aren't you!? Slowing going nuts waiting for the whole spec to be shown. You're EVIL! [;)] [:D]

Looks like it's going to be super nice too!

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Unknown · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by kal-el

Liar! You're making us wait aren't you!? Slowing going nuts waiting for the whole spec to be shown. You're EVIL! [;)] [:D]

Looks like it's going to be super nice too!

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O.K. you got me[8D]
I'm going to post a photo of the zip ties next[:D]

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kal-el · May 2007

lol. I bet you will too! [;)]

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Unknown · May 2007

Some more photos added (no zip tie yet)

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scott mcavennie · May 2007

Lovely set of parts you're building up there leaky! No pics of the frame yet though? Have you got the forks as well?

Malt 4

Orange P7 - current rebuild

Deliverance

Unknown · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by scott mcavennie

Lovely set of parts you're building up there leaky! No pics of the frame yet though? Have you got the forks as well?

Malt 4

Orange P7 - current rebuild

Deliverance

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RS Revelations still on back order. Supposedly not in the UK till 29th May[V]
Frame still at LBS as I asked them to supply and fit headset which they now say they can't get[:(!]

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Unknown · May 2007

Only just seen this again

FSA-ZS3 on mine.

They are semi integrated, cane creek compatible. Otherwise known as zero stack.

This would do the job - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=15888 - cheaper than mine (not as good)

This is what I have http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 5360010843

Dom

Photos Maxlight XC>120

Unknown · May 2007

Cane Creek compatible internal headset. Shallow alloy cups fit into 50mm OD headtube. ID: 44mm, OD: 50mm.

Photos Maxlight XC>120

Unknown · May 2007

Which revelations are you going for? I'm umming and arring between the Air and the Air U-turn?

Is your post carbon? Thinking of getting one of those, and a red seatclamp and red ODI lock jaws

Photos Maxlight XC>120

Unknown · May 2007

I have gone for the Air U turn.
Yes the post is carbon as are the bars I have (Bontrager Xlite)the same as on my Trek.
Thanks for the info regarding the headset. I have emailed LBS to get one if they can't get me the Hope one.

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Unknown · May 2007

Some more photos added with wheels and brakes. Shame I did not think about rim tape[:I]
Oh Well another post free from Merlin[:D]

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Unknown · May 2007

Wheeels and brakes are looking nice, are you sure you need a stem that short?

Photos Maxlight XC>120

Unknown · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DomA

Wheeels and brakes are looking nice, are you sure you need a stem that short?

Photos Maxlight XC>120
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Not sure about anything, but if it is too short I can try a 90 and a 110 before I get a blinging carbon one[:D]

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fatmanwmb · May 2007

Looks like your're oing to have a really nice bike, I'll have to post pics of my maxlight build when I start it too.

Unknown · May 2007

Looking nice. Enjoy.

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Mad Splasherwmb · May 2007

I'm amazed how close your kit choice is to mine. I've got a Deus pin rather than a Next, I've got Raceface grips made by Odi rather than Ruffian, old mono minis, old XT crank, but frame, saddle, stem, hubs, rims and mech are identical.

George
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Unknown · May 2007

Maybe I sneaked into your shed when you were sleeping[:D]

Need to sort out tyres now then get frame back from LBS with decent headset fitted then build then ride then crash[V]

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Unknown · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fatman

Looks like your're oing to have a really nice bike, I'll have to post pics of my maxlight build when I start it too.
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Need to get my frame back from LBS before I can start my build.

Bike Build Photos Here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leakybike

Mad Splasherwmb · May 2007

If you sneak in again, tidy it up a bit. What tyres are you thinking of. I use Nevegal/Blue Groove for general riding and Razers for races. I'm not recommending them or anything, just wondering whether our telepathic empathy extends to rubber choice.

George
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Unknown · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Mad Splasher

If you sneak in again, tidy it up a bit. What tyres are you thinking of. I use Nevegal/Blue Groove for general riding and Razers for races. I'm not recommending them or anything, just wondering whether our telepathic empathy extends to rubber choice.

George
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I was thinking of Cinders as I don't race I feel that a more all rounder my be better.
I am of course open top offers (especially cash at the moment) as to what would suit the build best.
After all I'm not going to ride it just take photos and then hang it on my wall[:D]

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scott mcavennie · May 2007

Leaky - remember when you were considering the Maxlight I said I would get jealous? I think its starting.

Looking like a very good build so far...

When you looking at finishing by?

Malt 4

Orange P7 - current rebuild

Deliverance

Unknown · May 2007

leaky, just a thought on tyres, is your frame the Maxlight XC Pro II, like the one in my sig, or is it the XC120? I found that 2.1 Panaracer tyres were a bit wide for my Maxlight. They fit in the frame but when they get muddy, there's not an awful lot of clearance. I don't tend to use anything bigger than a 1.95 now.

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Unknown · May 2007

I'm running Fire XC Pro 2.1 on my XC120 and can't say that I've noticed any clearance issues.

Photos Maxlight XC>120

Unknown · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BeardedDave

leaky, just a thought on tyres, is your frame the Maxlight XC Pro II, like the one in my sig, or is it the XC120? I found that 2.1 Panaracer tyres were a bit wide for my Maxlight. They fit in the frame but when they get muddy, there's not an awful lot of clearance. I don't tend to use anything bigger than a 1.95 now.

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My Maxlight is the XC 120 same as DomAs I'm looking to order tyres today (along with tubes so any advice needs to be quick or I'll go with the Cinders.
Any ideas on good lightweight tubes!

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Unknown · May 2007

If 2.1's are fine on DomA's XC120 frame, then I would think the seatstays are a little wider apart than on the XC Pro II. Sounds like you'll be fine with the 2.1's.

As for actual tyre choice, I'm more of a Fire XC Pro man than a Cinder man but that comes down to personal preference as the Fire XC's seem more suited to my local trails.

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