birddog69
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Sitting here at the work computer trying to keep busy but finding it difficult as I finish up tomorrow afternoon to start a break. So I thought I would get some photos together with a few deets and put them here. I have been looking for a lightweight hard tail for our up coming trip.
Because it's a Paradox copy it means when we return I will be able to push it a bit harder on the trails believing I can't damage it.
Out for an early ride tomorrow to tweak the handle bars a bit as I have landed on my left shoulder 3 times in the last 30 years coming out of it worse each time. So...more fiddling.
Also, every part except the brake pads have been pre loved. Suits my pack rat mentality.
After about 6 rides I rode my trail bike yesterday morning and it felt HEAVY at 14.5 kilos. Once I got going it was fine. I may switch out the pedals for some SPD's as much of the ride will be on pavement. (though I have heard the term "pavement" is a very loose term on the Alaskan Highway)
Frame - Ti made in Taiwan. Litenbror told me name of factory but forgot in all the excitement.
Rear shock - Hard as could be
Front shock/fork - Fox Performance Elite 34
Handlebars - Nukeproof Carbon
Stem - Nukeproof Horizon 50 mm
Headset - Cane Creek Hellbender external
Grips - Ergon G1
Saddle - Giant contact for now. Will be putting my road saddle on before we leave for Canada next week
Seatpost - Brand X 150 mm dropper
Front brake - Shimano SLX 7000
Rear brake - Shimano SLX 7000
Cranks - Shimano XT 175 mm with Absolute Black 32t oval chain ring
Chainguide -
Chain - Shimano XT
Pedals - Raceface Atlas
Front derailleur - Nope
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT 1x 11
Front shifter - Nope
Rear shifter - Shimano XT 1x 11
Cassette - ZTTO 9-42 1 x 11
Front hub - Giant branded ?
Rear hub - Giant branded ? with DT Swiss 36t ratchet
Front rim - Giant Carbon 25 mm
Rear rim - Giant Carbon 25 mm
Spokes - ?
Nipples - ?
Tyres -Currently Rekon Race. These will be swapped for tubeless gravel tires next week
Tubes - Tubeless
Total weight - 11.55 kilos with pedals, bottle cage and saddle bag.
