I'm trying to rebuild my RTS team for the last time and make it as good as it can be, as it's my keeper. A few bikes will go as a result of a bit of a rejig of parts.
Currently my RTS is not period correct, and I like it that way. I'm not a big fan of m900, or weedy rs mag forks. It's currently set up with some 09 rs Sid race forks, xtr m952 everything else and wheels are magic crossmax XL ceramics. After seeing a sale thread for a similar bike wearing spins and Magura race lines, I'm thinking that's the way to go but if I am to swap the crossmax for spins, which tyre wall would suit best?
Here is a pic taken before I swapped the forks over to the sids:
Would amber or black walls be most suited to spin wheels?
The frame is the heart of the build and I'm a big fan of m952, but I'm also contemplating m970 at this point too as the final iteration so it could be all change.
Looking for some feedback on wheels, tyres and brake options mostly, but drivetrain too if anyone cares to share. I'd love to upgrade the rear shock too to air, but aside from a risse unit, which is outside my budget, I'm not sure I have other options.
So, in conclusion, after feedback on the best retromod options I can throw at the frame. I could bolt on an a2z disc adapter too, but that would be stupid, right?
Nearly forgot, but I plan to change the CSU on the sids to a carbon one, and x-loc, just because I can, and man is the CSU lighter!
Currently my RTS is not period correct, and I like it that way. I'm not a big fan of m900, or weedy rs mag forks. It's currently set up with some 09 rs Sid race forks, xtr m952 everything else and wheels are magic crossmax XL ceramics. After seeing a sale thread for a similar bike wearing spins and Magura race lines, I'm thinking that's the way to go but if I am to swap the crossmax for spins, which tyre wall would suit best?
Here is a pic taken before I swapped the forks over to the sids:
Would amber or black walls be most suited to spin wheels?
The frame is the heart of the build and I'm a big fan of m952, but I'm also contemplating m970 at this point too as the final iteration so it could be all change.
Looking for some feedback on wheels, tyres and brake options mostly, but drivetrain too if anyone cares to share. I'd love to upgrade the rear shock too to air, but aside from a risse unit, which is outside my budget, I'm not sure I have other options.
So, in conclusion, after feedback on the best retromod options I can throw at the frame. I could bolt on an a2z disc adapter too, but that would be stupid, right?
Nearly forgot, but I plan to change the CSU on the sids to a carbon one, and x-loc, just because I can, and man is the CSU lighter!