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wadsy
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:03 pm 
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It was worth the wait ;) - thanks Rob :D

Image

Better pics to follow ;)

Spec:

Frame: 17" Litespeed Sewanee + RP23 shock 2015g +canti studs (20g)

Fork: Magura Durin MD80SL 1360g

Headset: Chris King 91g (inc top cap) + crown race (15g)+spacers(13g)+bolt(3g)
Stem: Syntace F99 - with ti bolts 109g
Handlebar: Easton EC90 Carbon Riser 135g
Grips: Extralite 28g

Brakes: Extralite 94+93
Brake Pads: Extralite
Brake Cables: Powercordz (inner+outer+noodles) (8g+55g+7g)
Brake Levers: Extralite 62g

Shifters: Sram X0 171g
Front Derailleur: XTR M970 127g
Rear Derailleur: Sram X0 193g
Derailleur Cables: Powercordz outer and inner (45g+8g)
Cassette: M970 11-34 242g
Chain: KMC 9SL 246g
Crankset: Middleburn Duo 523g
Crank Bolts: isis self-extracting 39g
Chainrings: Middleburn Duo 29,42 inc.
Chainring bolts:Alloy, inc.
Bottom Bracket: American Classic isis 162g
Pedals: Crank Bros Egg beater 4Ti 168g

Hub Skewers: KCNC 45g
Rims: Stans ZTR 355
Hubs: Extralite Ultra Hub
Nipples: DT Swiss Alloy
Spokes: DT Swiss Revolution 1200g - wheelset
Tyres: Continental Speed King Supersonic 2.2 920g
Tubes: Bontrager SL 248g

Saddle: Flite SLR 145g
Seatpost: USE Carbon Alien + Shim 143g+37g
Seatpost Binder:KCNC 11g


Weight: 8782g / 19.36lb


Thoughts/comments always welcome ;)

Cheers


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Awkward Kid
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:06 pm 
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Woof 8)
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kaiser
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:12 pm 
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Classy 8)
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rojo
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:19 pm 
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Wow very nice this is 8) Very light
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Kona-Ian
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Awesome 8)
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Carge
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:25 pm 
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Can I come round for a test ride :)

Very nice - but then that doesn't surprise me :lol:
You realise you won't like the ride and you'll have to give it to me :lol:
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EarlofBarnet
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:19 pm 
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You do build some nice, light XC bikes. Another cracker 8)
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cbb
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:42 pm 
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very nice build, like it.
Perhaps a mix of colours, but why not :)
And Extralite - that`s perfect! you have more good points :)
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stubbsy
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:56 pm 
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Carge wrote:
Can I come round for a test ride :)

Very nice - but then that doesn't surprise me :lol:
You realise you won't like the ride and you'll have to give it to me :lol:


i have first dibs :wink:

looks great wadsy, i will have to have a go after James :lol:

very classy build as we have come to expect from you mate.

stubbsy :D
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wadsy
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:23 pm 
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Thanks very much for the positivity chaps :D

Test-rides by appointment please ;) :lol:

Cheers
wad
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konaman1
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:56 pm 
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Damn that looks cool 8)

Sub 20lb for a full susser thats awesome :)
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saltyman
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8) well done that man :wink:
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stinus
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:46 pm 
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sweet!

i really love titanium, the look, the feel and the weight!
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al
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Wrong material, too many mooving parts, too many gears, etc etc....






I LOVE IT!

al. 8)
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sinnerman
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:19 pm 
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shit didnt expect that martin, and sub 20.............cool.... 8)
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