[MrPlow]

Well mini DH seems to be the buzzword so I got thi frame on eBay.

I wanted something a bit more versatile for the tracks around here Cambridge UK (Chicksands etc)., and the yeti DH9 was getting a bit old and boring anyway.
First impressions are i need a longer gear outer cable! And this bike is big. Lucky I am 6'2". I checked it all out before buying and test rode a medium, but for what I wanted (something I could pedal with seat raised if needed), the medium was too cramped. This feels nice.

Frame - 06 Specialized SX trail, large, custom painted white by previous owner by specialized approved panel shop (warranty retained).
H/A Unknown, BB 14.25", Wheelbase 46.4"!, Chainstays 16.5" (long front!) This can be counteracted by sliding the 40's down a bit.

Shock - DHX5.0 just MOJO tuned, 465lb Ti spring.

Fork - 05 Fox 40 (factory issue, pretty std I think accept the top caps dont fade) Firm (1 up from medium) Ti spring, 10wt oil. Set on 7"

(I also have some 36 TALAS that I might throw on for fun.)

Wheels: Alex Rims Supra D debadged, Hadley Hubs, DT Revolution (2.0mm) black spokes. Gold Alloy nipples. Gold Hope Rear QR.

Tyres: Minion F 2.5 F&R, XC 2.35 tubes.

Brakes: Juicy 5's custom painted white. Goodridge Pads, BILt 8" Front rotor, Hope 6" rear rotor.

Crankset: Saint 175mm Cranks, E13 38t Guide Ring, E13 Gold 36t bash, E13 guide (milled) with white guide kit. Gold RaceFace BB.

Pedals: BILT (Wellgo MG1 on back order)

Chain: Whipperman teflon.

Cassette: SRAM Roadie PG970 12-26.

Shifting: X9 trigger, 05' X0 Mech (being replaced by extra short 08 X9) Dura Ace outer cable ( need longer though!) Shimano cable.

Bars: FSA K Force Carbon DH 710x30 rise. (thinking of getting some Funn super wides when they are released) Yeti lock On Grips. Gold Hope Bar Caps.

Stem: Thomson 4X 50mm

Headset: Gold King Alloy

Seating: Thomson Post, SDG Ti Fly. Gold Hope QR Seat Clamp

Weight: 17.75, 39lb. Damnit! Still not lighter than Udi's

Enjoy.

 

[Cant Climb]

Beautiful.

I used thoose same bars too.......for 3 runs.

Looks good.

 

[HBFR33R!D3]

very nice sx trail, probably my favorite one

 

[MrPlow]

Beautiful.

I used thoose same bars too.......for 3 runs.

Looks good.

I have run them for a year now, what happened to yours (I assumed they snapped, but could you give details?)

 

[PepperJester]

killer bike.

SXT's are really fun, I rather much like mine.

 

[jonnynails]

Nice bike mate!! I have a totem on my SXT and love it. Took it to Snowshoe this weekend and it handled everything like a champ. Proper DH/mini dh bike for sure.

 

[Cant Climb]

I have run them for a year now, what happened to yours (I assumed they snapped, but could you give details?)

I just thought they felt really whacky and off.

Put some Eastons on, very nice now.

 

[dh_newbie]

This is the best SXT, I have ever seen...Hope U like the ride. I have own a Enduro before, I still not forget the ride.

 

[ZHendo]

ooooooohhhhh i want a white sx so bad now. i might have to get one, as much as i want to fight the corporate machine. it's mostly specialized vs. transition right now in my decision making process, but there are a few other contenders, like nicolai and clifcat, in there with their 08 bikes.

 

[ridiculous]

nice ride, where did you find the 465 lb spring?

 

[mattmatt86]

RCS is my guess

 

[CKxx]

RCS is my guess

They don't make springs in the DHX's ID.

 

[pinkshirtphotos]

verry nice

 

[corey_rideDC]

lol... i couldn't figure out how you possibly got that down to 17lbs. that's what i get for skimming.

great looking rig!

 

[Transcend]

They don't make springs in the DHX's ID.

They do indeed. Maybe not in that weight, but they do make them. All of the mojo ti springs are made by RCS, in DHX ID.

 

[bdamschen]

Did you make that little mud guard in the back? If so, what's it made out of?

 

[CKxx]

Did you make that little mud guard in the back? If so, what's it made out of?

Specialized sell them for $14 or so. They do a nice job of keeping debris off the shock.

 

[bdamschen]

hmmm... I may have to get one and see if I can modify it to fit my kumicho

 

[MrPlow]

nice ride, where did you find the 465 lb spring?

Got springs from local at home Jared Graves, I got them (along with the 40's and other bits of kit) from him.
Thanks for the comments guys.

SPAM: Here is all my other parts on my other ride (if you like this ride it will be for sale soon).

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

Front and rear springs custom wound for Jared Graves, I got them (along with the 40's and other bits of kit) from him.
Thanks for the comments guys.

Here is all my other parts on my other ride (if you like this ride it will be for sale soon).

I want.

 

[Tom DH]

Nice build
How did you get on fitting that chain guard to that frame? Just put an E13 on my SX and it was a right bitch to fit. I had to take a load off the bottom guide and elongate the mounting holes on the back plate and it is still really close to the chain stay . I notice you have wrapped a lot of black tape round yours.

 

[MrPlow]

I had to do what you did. The tape is real thin. If you buy E13's wide boomerang your right though, you must have had a narrow like me.

 

[punkassean]

nice bike. I'm having trouble figuring out where the parts are that add up to 40lbs? My Enduro weighs 30lbs even with a stout trail build. Even when it was built up for DH with a DHX coil and Deemax etc it was still sub 35 even w/DH tires. I imagine you could drop 4-5 pound off that bike fairly easily by ditching the Saint cranks for XT's, the SRS for an LG1 etc....

 

[demo 9]

sweet

 

[MrPlow]

After weighing my Yeti DJ with the same scales and that being 20kg I am starting to think those scales need calibrating!!!

 

[speed racer]

Curious about the painting. I would like to get my 08 painted when it comes in. Where did you get it done, and how did you find out it was a Specialized approved Powder coater?

 

[bronze09]

Curious about the painting. I would like to get my 08 painted when it comes in. Where did you get it done, and how did you find out it was a Specialized approved Powder coater?

Nice SX Trail! I am also interested, if you have any info about the paint process.

 

[siz]

G'Day Aussie!!!

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

I've got an 06 SX Trail that came painted black and gray and I love it.

Why does Specialized take one of the best all around frames out there and give it a freakin crack head paint job? Any art school drop out could come up with something better. Clearly they must think that their product is so great that we will buy it no matter what horrid vomit inducing paint disaster they give it.

Other frame makers offer paint choices, why not Specialized? When a frame retails for $1700 you should be able to get it any color you want!