29er weight weenie slander thread aka the big travel 29er thread

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crim 87

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hey guys im trying to get a rough idea of how much weight i would drop if i added carbon bars and stem and also a set of wheels and ran them tubeless on a 2014 specialized enduro comp 29er i only ask cause i have no idea at all. if anyone has a rough idea that would be ace cheers
 
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crim 87 said:
hey guys im trying to get a rough idea of how much weight i would drop if i added carbon bars and stem and also a set of wheels and ran them tubeless on a 2014 specialized enduro comp 29er i only ask cause i have no idea at all. if anyone has a rough idea that would be ace cheers
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Half a gijingatobble


But seriously, we'd need to know how much the existing stuff weighs. I reckon if you spend a grand focuses on losing weight you could save 750g depending how much your current wheels weigh.

Don't waste money on a carbon stem.
 
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creaky said:
Half a gijingatobble


But seriously, we'd need to know how much the existing stuff weighs. I reckon if you spend a grand focuses on losing weight you could save 750g depending how much your current wheels weigh.

Don't waste money on a carbon stem.
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ha ha thanks man i think they are just the stock roval (alloy) 29er all mountain wheels and from what ive had a look at i dont think the weight u drop is worth the money carbon wheels are damn expensive
 
Asininedrivel

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This Nicolai Helius has been modified for 130mm rear travel and has a Fox 34 (140mm) bolted to it.

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Now if you'll excuse me I need to be alone for a while...
 
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g-fish said:
Avanti now do two 29ers, the Coppermine is their new long travel 29er. I got to ride one a few months ago and it absolutely hammered! Really dialed bike for the money.
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They changed the name from the Vapour to the Coppermine for 2013 and changed the spec slightly. The longer forks and better wheels/tyres turn it into a real weapon.
 
floody

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g-fish said:
That intense is sweet.

Avanti now do two 29ers, the Coppermine is their new long travel 29er. I got to ride one a few months ago and it absolutely hammered! Really dialed bike for the money.
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Yesss?


Coppermine...has had some changes since this pic (racing ralph on the back, stans flow EX rims, Zee rear derailleur/SLX shifter, dropped from 34->32 ring etc), needs a dropper. I'd like to see if there is a spacer in the forks because a little more travel would be nice until I can get a 34.





Low angle makes seat look low and bars high, its pretty normal in fact, I don't have the legs of a hobbit.
 
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Hools

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Heavy Metal

Large Niner RIP9, Fox 34 TALAS 140, XT brakes and drivetrain, KS Lev and Easton Havens. Don't know what it weighs, but it's not light.
 

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Hugor

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Lovely RIP9 there. They are such sweet bikes. Mine weighed 13kgs though I had a 120 fork. Certainly rode a lot lighter than that though.
 
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Hugor said:
Lovely RIP9 there. They are such sweet bikes. Mine weighed 13kgs though I had a 120 fork. Certainly rode a lot lighter than that though.
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Cheers Hugor. I'm pretty happy with it. 13 kgs doesn't seem too heavy to me. I'd be surprised if mine was that light though.
 
Sumgy

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Tic, tic, tic.
Why does it always seem that ordering bikes is such a LOOOOONG wait.
I hate having boxes of stuff sitting around that I cant do anything with because I am waiting on a frame to bolt them onto.
 
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Sumgy said:
Tic, tic, tic.
Why does it always seem that ordering bikes is such a LOOOOONG wait.
I hate having boxes of stuff sitting around that I cant do anything with because I am waiting on a frame to bolt them onto.
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Feel your pain Sumgy, I have a road frame sitting here and a heap of bits coming from wiggle... Of course I chose the "free post" option because it only took 3 days last time; this time wiggle sent it via post on me so have to wait even longer (maybe this should be in the fuckwit thread).
 
outtacontrol

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Is that squiggly lines of single track l can see in the background? If so looks pretty sweet
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Certainly is. Burn had just been through. About 1/20th of what is on the hill at Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve :)

Here is some more before the burn :)
 

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Hugor said:
Those trails look sweeeeet!
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You can't see the 35 degrees and 90% humidity ...

I travel to the Ville a few times a year for work but only for 1-2 day trips. Will have to stop being lazy and organise a ride at some stage (during winter for a soft Brisbanite). Any shops hire good bikes, or should I bring one ?
 
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creaky said:
You can't see the 35 degrees and 90% humidity ...

I travel to the Ville a few times a year for work but only for 1-2 day trips. Will have to stop being lazy and organise a ride at some stage (during winter for a soft Brisbanite). Any shops hire good bikes, or should I bring one ?
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Slight exaggeration on your behalf, but yes it does get hot in summer. Bring your lights next time, it's fine when the suns gone :)

BNG Sports hire bikes. Not sure exactly but have seen Merida Big9's and Pivot Mach4's on the trails??
 
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