My New XTERRA Race Machine
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CadenceGuy posted 20 weeks ago.
NICE! I dont do any offroad racing but still appreciate the bikes for what they are....enjoy!
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skunkworxz posted 20 weeks ago.
That is sick! Looks fast, and should roll over anything. I'm looking at 29r for my next off road ride, I'd love to hear what you think of it after a few epic rides.
Congrats!
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kylie posted 20 weeks ago.
Only problem is that it is too clean!! ;) Get on that (literally)!!
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Socket posted 20 weeks ago.
You need to get that thing dirty! The white will show off the mud quite nicely :-)
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zagfan posted 20 weeks ago.
Nice ride, I think I need a mountain bike now.
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orangedog posted 20 weeks ago.
thanks everyone!
I figured I'd take all the pics immediately after the build because it would be the only time I'd see it spotless... I've already taken it out once and dirt accumulation has begun.
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Triguy98 posted 19 weeks ago.
Very nice looking ride. The build looks great. I have one question- why Saint for the component spec? That is usually targeted to the DH/ FR crowd... I dig the WTB tires- they are by far my favorite off road tire company, and have a tire for almost any condition.
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orangedog posted 19 weeks ago.
Thanks Triguy,
I went with the Saint stuff for a few reasons:
1. The weight differential compared to XT is not that significant (some components are heavier, some are actually lighter)
2. I was able to pick it up at the cost of XT, or slightly less
3. It is supposedly more durable than XT, being built, as you mention, for the free ride and downhill crowd. More durable for a clyde = good. Even the rear derailleur has its own bash guard. My LBS mechanic described it as a "Transformers derailleur" when he saw it. Plus the rear der has the shadow build, just like XT.
4. It looks awesome.
5. The brakes are 4-piston, and I didn't want to skimp on stopping power in any way (clyde + 29" wheels + downhill = I go really frickin fast and need control). The calipers are actually what tilt the Saint group to be a little heavier than XT... if it weren't for that, Saint might actually be a few grams lighter, if not comparable.
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(Click smaller images below for larger pictures.)
This mega-clyde-sized bike is awesome, and I wanted to share my excitement. Here's the build:
Mach 429 size XL
Fox F29 and Float RP23
Ergon Grips
Saint Brakes (203mm front rotor, 185mm rear rotor)
Saint Shifters
Saint Rear Derailleur (mid cage)
XT Front Derailleur
SRAM rear cassette
Race Face Deus XC Crankset
Time ATAC pedals
Ritchey Headset
Thomson Stem (100, 10)
Thomson Seat Post (to replace the Ritchey)
Salsa Skewers (to replace the current ones)
Salsa Gordo Wheels
WTB Stout rear tire
WTB Prowler front tire
Truvativ Stylo Race riser bar
Bontrager Big Earl saddle
final weight - 32.2lbs including pedals
weight savings could be had in:
1. switch the pedals to carbon
2. switch the seat post to carbon
3. switch the riser bar to carbon
4. put on a lighter saddle
5. switch to carbon ergons
but the largest weight savings could be had in the wheelset - I just don't see myself changing it out. On my first ride, I was digging the thick tread.
The massive size of this bike is great for me - I can get significantly more leg extension on this, and the geometry allows me to get behind the saddle much more easily.
While 32.2lbs is not race weight for the normal crowd, it is light for me and I definitely feel like I'm on a race bike - it will work well for XTERRAs, epics and 24 hour rides.
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