This is my ride...What would you change???

Benduro

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This is my new ride: What would you change/upgrade to make it 'SPECIALized'[/B]:D

08' Specialized Stumpjumper Comp HT
Specifications
Frame: M5 Manipulated Alloy w/ Double Butted ORE DT
Forks: Fox F90RL Air w/ 90mm Travel and Lockout
Size: 17 in
Colour: Titanium
Front Derail: Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derail: SRAM X-9
Gear Levers: SRAM X-7 Trigger Shift 9spd
Brake Levers: Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic
Brakes: Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Discs w/ 6in Rotors
Cranks: Shimano FC-M532 Integrated 22/32/44T
B/Bracket: Shimano Integrated Cartridge
Hubs: Shimano Custom Disc Compatible
Rims: DT X-420 Disc Specific
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Specialized Fast Track Pro LK 26x2.0
Free Wheel: SRAM PG-950 11-34 9spd
Handlebars: Specialized Butted 2014 Series Aluminium 31.8mm
Stem: Specialized Adjustable Rise Ahead 31.8mm
S/Pillar: 2014 Series Alloy Micro-Adjust
Saddle: Specialized MTB XC w/ CroMoly Rails
Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty Clipless
Chain: Shimano HG-53
Weight: 11.4 kg
 

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Steve-0

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Carbon riser bars + lighter crankset.

And IMO swap out all the Sram for XT :cool:

But, that is one sweet XC bike! Weight? all xc bikes should post a weight in PYR
 
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C Dunlop

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Most people chop and change set-up wise early on in the piece. For example, saddle, pedals and bars that come as standard parts often don't suit many riders. If it were my bike, I would run a more 'roadie' style saddle, I prefer shimano pedals, and might take a little length off of the bars. Carbon is always nice, and adds bling factor, but is basically unnecessary.

I had the same crankset on my bike but swapped it out for an FSA afterburner. Just wanted something that stood out a little bit.

You have a really nice bike though, nothing gives me the s#*ts more than people who spend more time fitting new parts to their bikes than riding them.
 
Benduro

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Thanks for the replies. Really enjoying riding this bike and so far so good with all the standard kit:)
Have had XT stuff on my last MTB and was great, however I've got used to the SRAM system really quick and I like it, alot!
Thinking the crankset will be 1st to get changed-up (not sure what to yet:confused:).
Still not sure about the Crank Bros Smartie pedals...Rubber has already started to crack so it doesn't look good:(
In regards to the saddle, I have a brand new Selle San Marco Arami that I will prob' put on.
I think the weight at the moment (stock) is at 11.4kg.
I'm worried, mainly for the finances, that I may be becomming a weight wee:eek:nie
 
evObda2

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Id change cranks & pedals first (never been a fan of crank bros peddles), put some riser bars, and get a nice bling seat. Possibly even Thomson seatpost & stem. Then see what tyres you prefer to use.

Id change to some nicer shifters to.. XO maybe?

Other than that, is a pretty good spec and changing too much would just be a waste. Nice bike!
 
virgin321

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you could swap the f/d for a chainguide and take off the chainrings you dont use as much. I did it on my bike and never looked back
 
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Sumo

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Don't change a thing, just ride it. Upgrade only as things break. I've got Candys, took a lot of getting used to, but now I love them.
 
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lbroy

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i dont know heaps about specialized but the only thing i would chnge (*if you absolutely have to*) would be the tyres, but again i dont know if specialized tyres are good or not...:D

go maxxis!
 
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>Henry

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chadwick said:
ummmm BUY A RIOT:p
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Yep I can totally see the practicality in a Blk Mrkt Riot as a XC bike. Thankyou for that great contribution to this thread. Horizontal dropouts, 4130 CRMO, Euro bb's etc are always good for XC.

Moving on, If you don't mind I was curious as to how much you paid for this? As I'm currently in the market for a XC Hardtail and this looks quite superb.
 
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Jaow

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Nice bike!

That is one nice ride - Specialized alloy hardtails always look good in my opinion.

If it were mine I wouldn't change much - a new saddle (Fiz:ik Gobi or a new Flite?) and maybe some lock on grips. Perhaps the cranks to some XTs once you wear out the middle ring on the current ones?

Regarding the previous comment on a chain guide - I think US Giant rider Adam Craig was running one at the Stromlo World Cup? Would be cool for XC if you had the legs!

Enjoy!
 
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benz1

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I've always liked Specialized and this is no exception. If you had to change anything I would change cranks after they wear out or for something cheaper, tyres are always a decent upgrade
 
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