that bottom bracket looks low, i remeber my friends was like 13.5 on his crazy 8
40lb post! DH/FR Rigs around the 40lb mark! tips, pics, specs
- Thread starter bullcrew
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With 2.35 tires and xc tubes it weighs about 40 pounds:
nice ride haromtnbiker.
SPECS:
Year/Size- '07 Medium Intense Socom.
Shock- DHX 5.0 with Titanium spring 450lb.
Fork- '08 BOXXER World Cup.
Bar/Stem- Raceface Diabolus with e-13 direct mount stem.
Brakes- Shimano Saint 8" rotors.
Headset- Orbit 2 1.5.
Switchgear- XO rapidfire shifter, X9 mech.
Chainguide- e-13 SRS.
Wheels- 729 rims on Ringle' Hubs F20mm, R150mm, Maxxis Minion 3C Front, 40a Rear.
Crankset- Shimano XT 165mm with custom Titanium spindle.
Pedals- Shimano DX.
Post/Seat- Thomson elite, SDG Ti Fly C.
Chain/Cassette- Sram, PG 990.
Official weight- 17.51KG = 38.60Lb
Upgrades- XO Mech, 6 Inch rear rotor, 2.35 3C Minion DHF on the rear and an LG1 when funds permit.
Year/Size- '07 Medium Intense Socom.
Shock- DHX 5.0 with Titanium spring 450lb.
Fork- '08 BOXXER World Cup.
Bar/Stem- Raceface Diabolus with e-13 direct mount stem.
Brakes- Shimano Saint 8" rotors.
Headset- Orbit 2 1.5.
Switchgear- XO rapidfire shifter, X9 mech.
Chainguide- e-13 SRS.
Wheels- 729 rims on Ringle' Hubs F20mm, R150mm, Maxxis Minion 3C Front, 40a Rear.
Crankset- Shimano XT 165mm with custom Titanium spindle.
Pedals- Shimano DX.
Post/Seat- Thomson elite, SDG Ti Fly C.
Chain/Cassette- Sram, PG 990.
Official weight- 17.51KG = 38.60Lb
Upgrades- XO Mech, 6 Inch rear rotor, 2.35 3C Minion DHF on the rear and an LG1 when funds permit.
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I want it!!!!SPECS:
Year/Size- '07 Medium Intense Socom.
Shock- DHX 5.0 with Titanium spring 450lb.
Fork- '08 BOXXER World Cup.
Bar/Stem- Raceface Diabolus with e-13 direct mount stem.
Brakes- Shimano Saint 8" rotors.
Headset- Orbit 2 1.5.
Switchgear- XO rapidfire shifter, X9 mech.
Chainguide- e-13 SRS.
Wheels- 729 rims on Ringle' Hubs F20mm, R150mm, Maxxis Minion 3C Front, 40a Rear.
Crankset- Shimano XT 165mm with custom Titanium spindle.
Pedals- Shimano DX.
Post/Seat- Thomson elite, SDG Ti Fly C.
Chain/Cassette- Sram, PG 990.
Official weight- 17.51KG = 38.60Lb
Upgrades- XO Mech, 6 Inch rear rotor, 2.35 3C Minion DHF on the rear and an LG1 when funds permit.
SPECS:
Year/Size- '07 Medium Intense Socom.
Shock- DHX 5.0 with Titanium spring 450lb.
Fork- '08 BOXXER World Cup.
Bar/Stem- Raceface Diabolus with e-13 direct mount stem.
Brakes- Shimano Saint 8" rotors.
Headset- Orbit 2 1.5.
Switchgear- XO rapidfire shifter, X9 mech.
Chainguide- e-13 SRS.
Wheels- 729 rims on Ringle' Hubs F20mm, R150mm, Maxxis Minion 3C Front, 40a Rear.
Crankset- Shimano XT 165mm with custom Titanium spindle.
Pedals- Shimano DX.
Post/Seat- Thomson elite, SDG Ti Fly C.
Chain/Cassette- Sram, PG 990.
Official weight- 17.51KG = 38.60Lb
Upgrades- XO Mech, 6 Inch rear rotor, 2.35 3C Minion DHF on the rear and an LG1 when funds permit.
That is the nicest bike I have saw on this forum yet.
yeas its nice sawing nice byks onse and er while
Nice build. With a less ugly bashguard (yes, feel free to kill me) and a set of Hones with steel inserts, it would be even nicer and less pricey. I would not risk a small rotor, unless you are really careful about using your brakes. But then again, if weight is your concern, go with the lightest and drop the bashguard. You will destroy your XT pedal threads sooner than your chainrings anyway.
It's not too low, It's around 14.2
The rear rotor is going on as an experiment really, I'm trying it to see if I like it. People who I know who run it really don't feel much difference.
Weight is a concern in the build (obviously) but so is strength, I could shed a fair bit from changing the wheel-set to something lighter too but they're hella strong and I don't feel like rebuilding them all the time.
I dont know about hones being nicer than my XT's though.
Hey its second nicest next too mine. 
But I still want it.
But I still want it.
Sorry but his Socom is better looking It's now official.
It's now official.
thats because there not, and they weigh more than a set of saint cranks do.
Is a machined piece of Ti pressed into the XT's. Yep I've never seen another set with a Ti axle, totally one off.
Markedly stronger and lighter. Over here you can also get an alloy one made too for about half of what the Ti option costs, obviously not as strong but just as light.
something you made on your own...how can we can we get hold of them? how much more?
traitor!!!!Sorry but his Socom is better looking
Well it was done by the a metal fabricator/machinist. I don't know all the details as I was sold the cranks and spindle already done when I bought my frame.
Your best bet is to find a machinist or fitter and turner who has access to Ti, take your cranks and axel into him. He should be able to measure it up and clone the part in Ti, then its just a matter of getting the old axel out and pressing the new one in.
Its not cheap, my setup cost $900 AUD all up with the cranks included.
Don't freak out people I didn't pay that much.
Your best bet is to find a machinist or fitter and turner who has access to Ti, take your cranks and axel into him. He should be able to measure it up and clone the part in Ti, then its just a matter of getting the old axel out and pressing the new one in.
Its not cheap, my setup cost $900 AUD all up with the cranks included.
Don't freak out people I didn't pay that much.
Hey Bullcrew where can I see a pic of your Socom?traitor!!!!
Jase, I agree with miuan. If you're riding any real aussie tracks (rocks and pedal whacks galore) it'll be a matter of time before you both strip out your pedal threads and bend your crankarms. Between a friend and I we managed to do the same thing to 2 arms each (both a drive and non-drive in my case).
The Hone M601's (with steel inserts/washers ala saint) only weigh ~25g more than stock XT's and take a whole lot more abuse. Under the same conditions I didn't manage to wreck the hones. There are plenty of other options too like the new FSA Gravity Lights that also have inserts/washers - and unless you never crash or have your pedals touch the ground, then I reckon it's a must for a "real" DH bike.
As for the Ti axle - waste of time/money in my opinion (for most people anyway) - there's plenty of other places where you'll save more weight for less money and hassle.
Hey Udi, Yep I know where you're coming from with the crankarm thing. I'm prepared for the possibility that I may damage the XT's on our tracks, they've taken a few hits already.
It concerns me, but I think that to generalize by saying its just a matter of time before they are damaged is wrong. Heaps of people run these cranks quite happily for long periods with no problems. Its all about being aware of it and riding accordingly.
I think a coil on your shock is a must for a "real" DH bike
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It concerns me, but I think that to generalize by saying its just a matter of time before they are damaged is wrong. Heaps of people run these cranks quite happily for long periods with no problems. Its all about being aware of it and riding accordingly.
I think a coil on your shock is a must for a "real" DH bike
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I think it's fair to generalize when you've seen it happen to four individual arms in the exact same way (and heard of countless others). I'll be fair and say that if they don't see a sufficient impact, they won't get busted - but to go ahead and say that's not commonplace in DH would be somewhat unrealistic.
If you don't whack them, they'll last - personally though, riding in accordance with my parts isn't something I like doing. The quicker I forget about my bike the faster I can go.
As for the air shock, the difference in that comparison is that you probably haven't tried one in your bike and/or given it a fair go - the cranks I have. For the record I'm more than happy with it and don't plan on going back anytime soon.
If you don't whack them, they'll last - personally though, riding in accordance with my parts isn't something I like doing. The quicker I forget about my bike the faster I can go.
As for the air shock, the difference in that comparison is that you probably haven't tried one in your bike and/or given it a fair go - the cranks I have. For the record I'm more than happy with it and don't plan on going back anytime soon.
i've been waiting until i got mine done to post it but its at 39 right now so i'll post it now.
Changes soon to be made-
ti spring, sunline v1 29.5, risse upper crown. e-13 direct mount stem, tubeless tires, durace cassette, x-0
Changes soon to be made-
ti spring, sunline v1 29.5, risse upper crown. e-13 direct mount stem, tubeless tires, durace cassette, x-0
Dont have a Socom, I have a Canfield F1.
BTW: Again that Socom is sick!!!!
Ill put a pic up later, Its somewhere in here as well.
More pictures please.
Haha.. If you think that socom is badass just wait till you see minetraitor!!!!
hmm, i can only dream of what your brewing up.Haha.. If you think that socom is badass just wait till you see mine
all i know is that the brakes shall be sexy
so i can assume the rest of the bike shall be as well
TRAITOR!!!Haha.. If you think that socom is badass just wait till you see mine
Theres thats in advance!!!
i still think your bike is sick!
my DHR frame will be here the 13th. then ill have i9's in february, so ill post it up when i get it and with the new wheels
WOW man those commencals are freakin' sick!!my teams rides, mine isn't in it, but its in this thread somewhere.
grandmal is 40, the two commencals are 37-38
Loving the colour scheme! Those gold hubs are doing it for me.
sick bikes! the green boxxer stickers are doin it for me! haha
It's ok
Are you getting a Jedi? You must have something up your sleeve. You love spending money.
MUHAHAHAHAHA!
Actually I am eyeballing it already, I like the idea of it cornering better. I have a hard time aceing the F1 though, it rocks through rough stuff better than any bike ive ridden to date. It lands phenominal off drops and graces the landings when flat, if the Jedi has all these and cornering Im on one in January. (as well as the new 888wc)
Actually I am eyeballing it already, I like the idea of it cornering better. I have a hard time aceing the F1 though, it rocks through rough stuff better than any bike ive ridden to date. It lands phenominal off drops and graces the landings when flat, if the Jedi has all these and cornering Im on one in January. (as well as the new 888wc
)
you should be on making me a stay protector and some boxxer decals!MUHAHAHAHAHA!
Actually I am eyeballing it already, I like the idea of it cornering better. I have a hard time aceing the F1 though, it rocks through rough stuff better than any bike ive ridden to date. It lands phenominal off drops and graces the landings when flat, if the Jedi has all these and cornering Im on one in January. (as well as the new 888wc
my rig. 41.1 lbs
its got xt cranks, 9sp road cassette and ultgra RDs now. Next upgrade will be lighter wheelset (syncros DS28 & Hope Pro2) and Ti springs. That should get it to the desired sub 40 lbs mean machine I am looking for!!! Sweet!