POS The cheap yet cheerful collarbone killer

Chriso_29er

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Not all PYR can be boutiques right?
So here is my very basic but very functional older XC machine. Used for everything from long rail trail rides through to technical XC riding and racing.
Most components are low end Shimano with a full SLX 11 speed driveline. Really shitty set of lead weight forks which might be the next upgrade if I come across a nice set of older QR forks.
It bucked me off in a big way a few months ago, but I think I've forgiven it again now lol

Frame – 2015 Scott Scale Alloy 29er (Large)
Rear shock – N/A
Front shock/fork – Rock Shox XC30 with remote lockout 100mm
Handlebars – Syncros
Stem – Syncros
Headset - God knows, it works.
Grips – Giant lock-on
Saddle – Syncros
Seatpost – Brand X 100mm external routed dropper
Front brake – Shimano M445 levers M447 calipers
Rear brake - Shimano M445 Levers M447 calipers
Cranks - Shimano M662 tripple, converted to 1X using a Snaggletooth 32T Narrow/Wide
Chainguide - N/A
Chain – Shimano SLX
Pedals – Shimano M540 clipless
Front derailleur – N/A
Rear derailleur - Shimano M7000 SLX
Front shifter – N/A
Rear shifter - Shimano 7000 SLX
Cassette – Shimano SLX 11 speed 11 - 46
Front hub – Shimano MT500 Centerlock disc
Rear hub – Shimano MT500 Centerlock disc
Front rim – Shimano MT500
Rear rim – Shimano MT500
Spokes – Yes
Nipples - Yes
Tyres – Maxxis Ardent Race EXO TR 29 x 2.2
Tubes - Yep
Total weight – 12.5kg







 
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beeb

Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
Thread needs a re-naming to "The cheap and cheerful collarbone killer." :p

We all know hardtails like this can be a bit treacherous at times, but they're also a tonne of fun when all's going well. Not much will match the responsiveness of an XC/trail hardtail!
 

Chriso_29er

Likes Bikes and Dirt
Thread needs a re-naming to "The cheap and cheerful collarbone killer." :p

We all know hardtails like this can be a bit treacherous at times, but they're also a tonne of fun when all's going well. Not much will match the responsiveness of an XC/trail hardtail!
On the right trails, they're so much fun. It does make a lap of Lysterfield very entertaining.
Thread title fixed :p
 

Chriso_29er

Likes Bikes and Dirt
cripes you’re jumping on an xc30 - i wouldn’t even try that & i used to ride rigid,
does the new beard aid/hinder once in the air?
Ha ha, its not the best piece of equipment I own, that's for sure!
I think the beard weighed too much and was not wind resistant enough, I shaved it off yesterday lol
Don't think I noticed a different in send performance with or without it!
 

Asininedrivel

caviar connoisseur
Nice bike. Mate of mine had an older 2013 carbon Scale something I used to steal and ride occasionally. Was continually blown away with how capable it was for a dedicated XC ride, would just goad you into attempting stuff you probably shouldn't constantly.
 

Chriso_29er

Likes Bikes and Dirt
A while back someone pointed out some very cheap droppers in the bargain thread.
Was perfect to upgrade this machine while keeping it on theme lol.

So now has a $100 brand X 100 mm externally routed post on it, activated by the old OEM giant lever that was originally on my trail bike.
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