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[PDogg]

Well, I'm not in a hurry to replace my hubs (got another toy to build up tomorrow ), so I'll just put that idea on the back burner.

If you've got DT hubs you should be able to get new ends caps to convert them?

 

[DaGonz]

Perhaps I'm not crazy??

well... I wouldn't go that far

Cheers
Gonz

 

[PDogg]

well... I wouldn't go that far

Cheers
Gonz

Where's the moral support!?

 

[McBain]

If you've got DT hubs you should be able to get new ends caps to convert them?

Hmm, on this wheelset they are Bontrager branded hubs with DT guts, so possibly, but I don't hold out hope.

EDIT: after some webby research, it might just work ... hmmm ...

 

[alchemist]

If you've got DT hubs you should be able to get new ends caps to convert them?

I've got a set of them, they're heavier!

 

[STS01]

My parts bin NRS1

Specs:
Frame: 16.5" NRS carbon
Fork: Reba race
Rear shock: Fox Float R
Derailleur Front: Shimano XT
Rear:Shimano XT
Cranks: Shimano XT
Shifters: Shimano XT
Cassette: Shimano XT
Chain: KMC 9SL
Wheels:XTR
Tires: F Schwalbe Nobby Nic R Schwalbe Racing Ralph
Brakes: XT levers, XTR calipers
Pedals: Exustar Ti (205gm per pair)
Stem: KCNC Wing Scandium
Handlebar: RaceFace Next SL carbon low riser
Seatpost: Kore Carbon I-Beam
Saddle: SDG Bel-Air SL I-Beam
Grips: Jet Black lock on

I built this up with a 2nd hand frame, parts I had laying about and a few ebay purchases. New parts are bars, stem, chain, seat and post.

 

[jasco]

My parts bin NRS1


Specs:
Frame: 16.5" NRS carbon
Fork: Reba race
Rear shock: Fox Float R
Derailleur Front: Shimano XT
Rear:Shimano XT
Cranks: Shimano XT
Shifters: Shimano XT
Cassette: Shimano XT
Chain: KMC 9SL
Wheels:XTR
Tires: F Schwalbe Nobby Nic R Schwalbe Racing Ralph
Brakes: XT levers, XTR calipers
Pedals: Exustar Ti (205gm per pair)
Stem: KCNC Wing Scandium
Handlebar: RaceFace Next SL carbon low riser
Seatpost: Kore Carbon I-Beam
Saddle: SDG Bel-Air SL I-Beam
Grips: Jet Black lock on

I built this up with a 2nd hand frame, parts I had laying about and a few ebay purchases. New parts are bars, stem, chain, seat and post.

NICE!
I hate you for having a parts bin that had those parts in it though

Those wheels FTL though, paired spokes in wheels like that are garbage though. They might work fine, but they would weight the same and be stronger if they were evenly spaced + weirdo spokes if one does ever break....

-Garth

 

[DaGonz]

Those wheels FTL though, paired spokes in wheels like that are garbage though. They might work fine, but they would weight the same and be stronger if they were evenly spaced + weirdo spokes if one does ever break....

...and you have something to back this up yeah? IMHO, those wheels rock! they're super stiff! and I've broken a spoke without the wheels going wobbly, and even rode on them like that for most of an 8hour (probably 6 1/2 hours of racing)

I'm not sure paired vs spaced spokes matters much to be honest. Most of the stiffness is in the rim and any weekness would be more due to the fact it only has 24 spokes than any spacing.

the whole "wierdo spoke when they break" is a furphy as well... yes they are different spokes, but I have a stash of spokes in the top of my tool box for both my fad wheels. I've broken one spoke on the XTR's and that was an already damaged one that got whacked again under load. Was quick to change ... no problems

They're a Fad wheel set, a race only wheelset, and they're very clearly a generation behind on current wheel sets but they're anecdotealy as stiff and strong as any other wheel I've owned, if not stiffer!

*shrug*

Cheers
Gonz

 

[AngoXC]

NICE!
I hate you for having a parts bin that had those parts in it though

-Garth

His 'parts bin' is better then my current bike!

 

[STS01]

His 'parts bin' is better then my current bike!

All that was actually in my parts bin was the cranks, drivetrain and forks. I really just say that to try to convince myself I didn't spend a heap of $$$

BTW re the wheels etc- this bike is purely for fun. I always wanted to build up a light bike (I ride a Reign) and I've always wanted a carbon NRS and those XTR wheels so here it is. Logic was not a big factor...

 

[AngoXC]

All that was actually in my parts bin was the cranks, drivetrain and forks. I really just say that to try to convince myself I didn't spend a heap of $$$

Fair enough! It looks great never the less! I have an older NRS-2

 

[Nath8]

Even though it's not quite finished, I thought I might show off my ride. I bought the frame and have built it up to this point.
Just a new, lighter wheelset to come and she'll be finished.


Specs: 2006 Anthem LE
Frame: ALUXX SL FluidFormed 3.5” travel
Fork: 07 Fox F80RLC
Rear shock: Manitou S-Type with SPV
Headset: FSA Ahead Integrated
Derailleur Front:Shimano XTR
Rear:Shimano XTR
Cranks: Shimano XT
Shifters: Shimano XTR Dual Control
Cassette: Shimano XT 11-32T 9 speed
Chain: Shimano XTR
Bottombracket: Shimano XT
Hubs: Shimano XT
Rims: Single Track
Tires: Maxxis Ignitor (f) Hutchinson Python (r)
Brakes: Shimano XTR
Brake levers: Shimano XTR Dual Control
Pedals: Shimano M540 Clipless SPD
Stem: FSA OS140
Handlebar: FSA K Force Carbon
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Saddle: Selle Italia Prolink
Grips: DaBomb Lock-ons

 

[AngoXC]

Great build...but Singletracks on an Anthem??

 

[Nath8]

The single tracks are off my last bike, which was more of an All-mountain rig. Just waiting for my new wheels to arrive.
In the meantime, I've put some Spinergy's on for tomorrows 6hr race at Officer.

 

[salty]

Very nice looking bike mate,
just interested... how much travel on the fork?
Cheers

 

[con0291]

Basically it is an 05 norco EXC 1.0 fs. it is all pretty much stock except for the forks which i can't remember what they are at the moment. over all the bike has been great, the only problems i had were with the original forks.
unfortunately i don't have any pictures of it either and can't get any because its in for a service.

Frame Light weight triple butted M6 aluminum frame with 4 bar adjustable 3.3 - 3.7" travel
Fork can't remember what it is at the moment, i remember that it is fox though
Shock Manitou Swinger air SPV 3 shock
Color Black
Wheelset
Front Hub Mavic Crossmax SL
Rear Hub Mavic Crossmax SL
Rims Mavic Crossmax SL UST
Spokes Mavic Crossmax SL
Tires Hutchinson Python 26 x 2.0 Tubeless
Stem Titec 3D rip XC stem 31.8 bar clamp
Bar Titec C3 carbon 1" rise bar
Post Titec XC Carbon 27.2 mm
Headset FSA # 10 semi integrated threadless
Front Brake Hayes El-Camino hydraulic with 6" rotors
Rear Brake Hayes El-Camino hydraulic with 6" rotors
Crankset Race Face Deus LP X-type extenal bearing, lighter weight XC crank with 44/32/22T rings
Pedals Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Chain Sram PC-970 chain
Freewheel Sram 9.0 cassette 11-34T
Weight 23 lb

 

[AngoXC]

^^ They came with stock with Manitou Skarebs didnt they? Just curious...what was the issue?

 

[FozzaGT]

My 2005 XTC 2 LE

Relatively stock at the moment, but is my re-introduction back into MTBing.

Specs: 2005 XTC 2 LE
Frame: ALUXX SL FluidFormed
Fork: Manitou Skareb
Headset: FSA
Derailleur Front: Shimano LX
Rear: Shimano XT
Cranks: RaceFace RIDE XC
Shifters: Shimano LX Dual Control
Cassette: Shimano 11-32T 9 speed
Chain: SRAM
Bottombracket: RaceFace
Hubs: Shimano M495 Centrelock
Rims: Mavic MX117
Tires: Maxxis Highroller 2.35
Brakes: Shimano LX
Brake levers: Shimano LX Dual Control
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Stem: Eason EA50
Handlebar: RaceFace Evolve DH
Seatpost: Eason EA50
Saddle: Giant Carbon
Grips: Sticky ones.

My other bike is a work in progress - see HERE, and will be far from stock.....

Cheers, Dave

 

[EzyLee]

Picked this up last weekend.

 

[mtb1611]

^^^ That's a fne looking machine! Be sure and post a review/story on how it rides.