upgrading my hardtail.

journey_man_pro · March 2012

ive got an xtc 2 and am considering some upgrades, id mainly like to consider forks and a new wheelset but ill post the full spec so you can see everything. would like to make it quite light but hardwearing as i am not the most technical or riders.

Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork RockShox Recon Silver TK Solo Air, 100mm

Components
Handlebar Giant Connect, Low Rise 31.8
Stem nukeproof warhead 60mm
Seatpost Giant Connect
Saddle Giant Performance MTB

Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano SLX, 30 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT M
Brakes Shimano m666 slx, 180mm xt front disc, 160mm rear
Cassette Shimano HG62 11x36
Chain Shimano HG-54
Crankset Shimano M552 24/32/42
Bottom Bracket Shimano Press Fit

Wheels
Rims Giant S-XC2
Hubs Giant Tracker Sport, 32h
Spokes Black Stainless Steel
Tires Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 26x2.1" Performance

supersonic · March 2012

A Reba will shed over a pound in weight and up performance. Superstar wheels ie Switch on Crest similar.

Bars and post tend to hide weight, foam grips will knock off 100g for a tenner.

journey_man_pro · April 2012

ok, ive managed to save 300 grams switching wheels. looking at rock shox sid race, im assuming these would be a worthy lightweight upgrade?

supersonic · April 2012

If you are not too heavy, yes, are good forks.

journey_man_pro · April 2012

supersonic wrote:

If you are not too heavy, yes, are good forks.

16 stone but dropping slowly, what would you recommend based on that weight?

supersonic · April 2012

2011 Reba or reduced travel Revelation are stiffer, but the SID will be fine for just XC.

journey_man_pro · April 2012

supersonic wrote:

2011 Reba or reduced travel Revelation are stiffer, but the SID will be fine for just XC.

ok, its mainly xc i do with the monkey and dog thrown in... are they up to trail centre stuff with my lard censored ?

thanks for your help so far

supersonic · April 2012

Yeah, but no big drops or jumps! As you have switch hubs, I'd get the 15mm maxle version.

journey_man_pro · April 2012

supersonic wrote:

Yeah, but no big drops or jumps! As you have switch hubs, I'd get the 15mm maxle version.

had tracker hubs but now on deore m525.

maybe im best sticking with the recon for now till im lighter as the monkey does have a few drops and im quite rough with the bike.

upgrading my hardtail.

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