I am tweaking out my XC race bike and gear and would love any guidance on a few items.
1. Crankset: Torn between RF Next LP ISIS vs standard XTR. Don't care about cost, think RF look more trick, have heard extremely different opions on both, appreciate guidance. I weigh 175 so can't always take the lightest weight parts. Also, remember, XC racing only, no drops, no hucking, but want them to stand up as don't want to have to replace often.
2. Have seen super-trick handlebar mounted lockout switches for SID front fork and Fox Float RL rear shock on many pro racers' bikes this season. Just found out you can order the Fox switch direct with them for $80. Does anyone know where/how to get hands on Rock Shox one? Called RS and they said not at retail til early '03. Want it now.
3. Has anyone ever used Schwalbe Fast Fred tires? They are the lightest UST XC race tire I have seen and tread looks cool. Can only find them ordered direct from Germany. Any ideas?
4. New Pearl Izumi Vapor MTB race shoe. Seems really light and breathable. Fit my foot real well in store. Anybody use these yet? Have any feedback?
1. Crankset: Torn between RF Next LP ISIS vs standard XTR. Don't care about cost, think RF look more trick, have heard extremely different opions on both, appreciate guidance. I weigh 175 so can't always take the lightest weight parts. Also, remember, XC racing only, no drops, no hucking, but want them to stand up as don't want to have to replace often.
2. Have seen super-trick handlebar mounted lockout switches for SID front fork and Fox Float RL rear shock on many pro racers' bikes this season. Just found out you can order the Fox switch direct with them for $80. Does anyone know where/how to get hands on Rock Shox one? Called RS and they said not at retail til early '03. Want it now.
3. Has anyone ever used Schwalbe Fast Fred tires? They are the lightest UST XC race tire I have seen and tread looks cool. Can only find them ordered direct from Germany. Any ideas?
4. New Pearl Izumi Vapor MTB race shoe. Seems really light and breathable. Fit my foot real well in store. Anybody use these yet? Have any feedback?