[muddy beast]

So I'm asking for a Specialized SX trail II '08 from my parents (basically, they order it on my employee purchase, and I pay them back as I work...since I wont have the money for months). And my purchasing this bike is because I think it will be the best of both worlds. As in, I can race DH on it, do freeride, and do some XC/AM riding.

However, to do all thoughs things, weight is a factor. So I'm curious if anyone happens to know what the SX trail II '08 weighs in at?

I'm hoping it will weigh in around 40-42 lbs. But does anyone know for a fact?

P.S. Any weights on other SX trails (stock, or with specs) will help.

 

[bballboy388]

dude worry about your car haha

 

[muddy beast]

dude worry about your car haha

The insurance is covering that.

I really dont care about that car.

 

[muddy beast]

anyone else?

 

[Nick]

The insurance is covering that.

I really dont care about that car.

How much do you pay for insurance in one year's premiums?

 

[muddy beast]

How much do you pay for insurance in one year's premiums?

little over a grand, but my insurance isnt going up.
I was already told I'm fine, since I didnt get a ticket, and it wasnt my fault.

 

[Eren]

little over a grand, but my insurance isnt going up.
I was already told I'm fine, since I didnt get a ticket, and it wasnt my fault.

haha, i paid 700 and drove a cadilac.

I wonder what it will be like when i move back in june rollin around in the escalade or denali?

 

[muddy beast]

haha, i paid 700 and drove a cadilac.

I wonder what it will be like when i move back in june rollin around in the escalade or denali?

Well I also dont have a 3.0, so I dont get the good student discount.

 

[Eren]

Well I also dont have a 3.0, so I dont get the good student discount.

guess my 3.7 and honor roll does help

hopefully i get into UW next year. then i get to live in my house while my parents are here in england for the next 4 years

 

[cycleryshop]

the frame, shock, and seat post are all 8 point something pounds. i just bought one.

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

I know that some peeps have posted them at 37 lbs or so. It all depends on what components you rock on...Heck, if MBA can get the Demo 7 down to 35 lbs, you better be able to beat that weight with an SXT lol...

 

[muddy beast]

I know that some peeps have posted them at 37 lbs or so. It all depends on what components you rock on...Heck, if MBA can get the Demo 7 down to 35 lbs, you better be able to beat that weight with an SXT lol...

I'm getting a stock SX Trail II '08...so w/e the parts on that weigh I guess.

I'm betting around 39-41 lbs now.

 

[Nick]

little over a grand, but my insurance isnt going up.
I was already told I'm fine, since I didnt get a ticket, and it wasnt my fault.

Clearly you haven't grasped how the insurance industry operates.
Be sure to let us know when Mommy and Daddy spring for the new bike!!

(to answer your original question: my friend has his at about 36lbs without any extra light or unsafe parts for the bike's intended purpose)

 

[muddy beast]

Clearly you haven't grasped how the insurance industry operates.
Be sure to let us know when Mommy and Daddy spring for the new bike!!

Except I said I'm buying it.
My parents are just loaning me the money.

 

[Slater]

Heck, if MBA can get the Demo 7 down to 35 lbs....

Do you have a link to this? Or what issue it was in?

 

[SnowboardinWA]

the frame, shock, and seat post are all 8 point something pounds. i just bought one.

I just weighed my SX frame, shock and headset, I got 7.93 lbs. Add 5.66 lbs for my Fox 36 Van fork, and then add the stem I got total of 15.12 lbs.

 

[SnowboardinWA]

Do you have a link to this? Or what issue it was in?

Current issue. December 2007

 

[CKxx]

Mine was 34.5 (or something right near that) last time I weighed it. It's an '07 with:
Van RC2,
CDDB w/Ti spring,
Deemax raaaams,
Gravity (non-light) cranks,
and other parts that I don't want to list.

With some lighter cranks I'm sure a whole lb could come off.

http://i5.pinkbike.com/photo/1501/pbpic1501770.jpg

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

Do you have a link to this? Or what issue it was in?

It was in this month's MBA. It was their poster DH bike for next season.

 

[CKxx]

It was in this month's MBA. It was their poster DH bike for next season.

I'm sure how their all-out DH bike ended up with 7" travel and a single-crown fork? Sure it work, but it's not exactly the poster bike for DH.

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

I'm sure how their all-out DH bike ended up with 7" travel and a single-crown fork? Sure it work, but it's not exactly the poster bike for DH.

Well, technically the D7 can get almost 8" of travel and they went with a SC for for weight savings, but yeah it wouldn't be my ideal set up either.

 

[enjoydirt]

Well everyone can stop speculating-
I actually EP'd an 08 SX trail II size M

weight- 36.7lbs with our shop scale.

And it rides pretty darn well.

 

[Slater]

what is EP?

 

[CKxx]

what is EP?

Employee Purchase.

Manufacturers sell stuff to industry employees at steep discount (usually a little less than half retail).

 

[WBC]

then shop employees brag about it on the internet because its the only way they can feel good about making $8 an hour

 

[CKxx]

then shop employees brag about it on the internet because its the only way they can feel good about making $8 an hour

Exactly.

When I worked in the shop I don't think any money ever made it out the door. My one buddy now gets paid in gift certificates so he doesn't get taxes taken out.

 

[Eren]

then shop employees brag about it on the internet because its the only way they can feel good about making $8 an hour

i made 10

 

[muddy beast]

Well everyone can stop speculating-
I actually EP'd an 08 SX trail II size M

weight- 36.7lbs with our shop scale.

And it rides pretty darn well.

wow thats really impressive!
Thanks!
I'm not held back on getting one at all now...
...well except for the whole, I have no money, thing.

 

[enjoydirt]

Ya, ill actually be ripping around Japanese gulch on it pretty soon, maybe ill see you out there.

 

[muddy beast]

Ya, ill actually be ripping around Japanese gulch on it pretty soon, maybe ill see you out there.

probly not...
I only have a single speed street hardtail right now (till I sell my bighit) and I'm not allowed to ride much anymore.