Great bike. I really liked my old XTC C1.It's the C1 carbon frame.
I reckon they'll be the DT Swiss cerit hubs that came std with the XTC C1. Good solid wheelset but a bit heavy for XC racing @ 2,000g approx.Hey mate I noticed you have Mavic XM819 Wheelset on your Giant XTC. What do you think of them?. I am looking to buy a set of them. What hubs do you use with them.
I love my blue sid teams. but the new ones do look rather sexyYep the new SIDs are light here's my 2007 Carbon Marathon Epic upgraded with a SID Team fork
I'm no expert, but the wheelset has given me no touble at all. I see a few people have made some "lighten-ing" suggestions, but I'm just not that serious. They have the stock DT Swiss hubs, and roll great!Hey mate I noticed you have Mavic XM819 Wheelset on your Giant XTC. What do you think of them?. I am looking to buy a set of them. What hubs do you use with them.
Thanks for the compliments! I'll look into the fork and maybe the wheels. I'm not that serious, but have just bought a Ritchey Carbon stem and flat bar set, and the RaceFace Next SL seatpost, which all match the carbon weave accross the bike. I'll get another pick up soon, as she looks SWEEEET now.I reckon they'll be the DT Swiss cerit hubs that came std with the XTC C1. Good solid wheelset but a bit heavy for XC racing @ 2,000g approx.
But I'd have those rims again if I could on a lighter hub & spokes - would make a great wheelset for training and keep something lighter in the garage for race day only.
Choppo - if you ever get the chance to do some upgrades and can lighten the bike you'll notice a big improvement in the handling over the rougher stuff.
The Reba is a good fork but the newer Fox/SIDS and some lighter wheels will transform the ride. I was surprised at how much of an improvement when I upgraded mine.
But is nice either way cause that frame is sexy in black.
You've got an awesome collection there mate!Yeti ASR-C
That's how it starts. Pretty soon you'll be hunting down Ti bolts to save 2g.Thanks for the compliments! I'll look into the fork and maybe the wheels. I'm not that serious, but have just bought a Ritchey Carbon stem and flat bar set, and the RaceFace Next SL seatpost, which all match the carbon weave accross the bike. I'll get another pick up soon, as she looks SWEEEET now.
That's how it starts. Pretty soon you'll be hunting down Ti bolts to save 2g.
Nice red Ay-Up's and cable ties!!This is my racing machine. It has carried me through 9 races so far and has performed well. It's a little heavier than most, but then again so am I! With 6 inches of travel I'm a firm believer in a little cushin' for the pushin'.
Specs:
Intense Enduro 6.6
"Black Chrome" frame Size Large
Forks Fox 36 Talas
Fox RP23 rear shock
Truvativ Rouler Team Stem
Truvativ Team Carbon Bar
Chris King Headset Red
Avid Elixir CR front brake 185mm
Avid Elixir CR rear brake 160mm
Ergon GX2 Grips
SRAM X0 Shifters
Truvativ Team Carbon seatpole 31.6mm
Fizik Gobi seat
Truvativ Noir Carbon crankset
Truvativ GXP bottom bracket
Crankbrothers Mallet 2 pedals
SRAM 991 Hollow pin chain
SRAM PG 990 cassette 11-32
SRAM XO rear derailer
Shimano SLX front derailler
DT Swiss E2200 Wheelset
Maxxis Ignitor/LarsenTT with Stans
Weight: 14.2 kgs
Its a 2008..the last year of the 6.6. It has been replaced by the Tracer VP this year.Hey Hugor - for interest sake what yr model is the bike?
Ive thought about removing the bottle cradle bolts that I don't use, removing every second spoke and maybe the saddle!And any interest in trying to get the weight down a little further?