- Frame: LTK-023 carbon 29er 18" (1250g)
- Fork: LT-FK023 carbon 29er tapered fork (549g)
- Headset: NECO supplied with frame
- Wheelset: Velocity VXC 29er wheelset
- Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 (610g ea)
- Seatpost: KCNC Pro Lite Ti Scandium seatpost (178g)
- Handlebar: Exotic scandium handlebar (115g)
- Crankset: SLX m670 crankset (810g)
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano (90g)
- Bashguard: BBG Superlight bashguard (28g)
- Pedals: Egg Beater C Pedals (290g)
- Saddle: Fizik Arione carbon rail (159g)
- Brakes: Avid BB5, 160mm rotors
- Stem: Hylix superlight 90mm stem (99g)
- Shifter: Shimano XT 9speed, right only (1x9 drivetrain) (255g)
- Rear Derailleur: Shiman XT 9 speed (228g)
Friday, June 14, 2013
The Build List...
The frame is still not here nor are most of the parts, but all of the parts have now been purchased. Here is the build list:
Monday, June 10, 2013
More goodies
After selling my frame this past weekend and a bunch of parts this Wednesday, I have a bunch of money in my pocket for this project. So, of course, I gotta make use of it to get this bike LIGHT, right?
I purchased a super light stem made by Hylix from ebay. Shipping might be slow (due to come in at end of the month) but the price was right and the stem only weighs 99 grams! I also got a super light BBG bash guard, 28g! I purchased a new Race Face evolve crankset as well, although I'm not sure that I'm going to keep that toy. I may continue using my old beat up crankset to save some bones. Not much weight savings there, so I'm not sure that I need to keep it.
Now, I just wait for my frame to come in from the main land. C'mon already!
I purchased a super light stem made by Hylix from ebay. Shipping might be slow (due to come in at end of the month) but the price was right and the stem only weighs 99 grams! I also got a super light BBG bash guard, 28g! I purchased a new Race Face evolve crankset as well, although I'm not sure that I'm going to keep that toy. I may continue using my old beat up crankset to save some bones. Not much weight savings there, so I'm not sure that I need to keep it.
Now, I just wait for my frame to come in from the main land. C'mon already!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Out with the old, In with the new
So I broke down my 29er last night to get it ready for sale. Final weight...26.66lbs. For a 1x9, that seems kind of heavy and it was unexpected. The fork and frame were heavier than expected, as was the crankset. My goodness!
So the parts purchases have begun for the new rig. First, a scandium handlebar over the Hussefelt giant that I had. That bar was a tank, but it also was heavy like a tank. The new bar is around 125 g and feels like air. Second, a scandium seat post. I do have a relatively light carbon seat post now, but this scandium is more than 100g lighter and not as delicate as carbon. Of course the 29er frame and fork that I bought is super light...the frame is 2lbs lighter and the fork is 1lb lighter. I'm also looking to buying an SLX crankset which probably won't be much lighter, but it certainly can't be heavier. I also picked up a pair of 29 x 2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires (610g each) over the very heavy 29 x 2.55 WTB Weirwolves that I have.
All in all, the new rig should be much lighter. I'm shooting for sub 20lbs.
So the parts purchases have begun for the new rig. First, a scandium handlebar over the Hussefelt giant that I had. That bar was a tank, but it also was heavy like a tank. The new bar is around 125 g and feels like air. Second, a scandium seat post. I do have a relatively light carbon seat post now, but this scandium is more than 100g lighter and not as delicate as carbon. Of course the 29er frame and fork that I bought is super light...the frame is 2lbs lighter and the fork is 1lb lighter. I'm also looking to buying an SLX crankset which probably won't be much lighter, but it certainly can't be heavier. I also picked up a pair of 29 x 2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires (610g each) over the very heavy 29 x 2.55 WTB Weirwolves that I have.
All in all, the new rig should be much lighter. I'm shooting for sub 20lbs.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
I took the plunge!
With my wife's begrudging approval, I made the plunge to buy a long sought, Chinese carbon 29er from LT bikes. I've been looking at the LTK-023 model for a long time, like years. After reading review after review and speaking to the folks at LT Bikes who seem to be nothing but polite, attentive and helpful, I purchased my new 29er, sub 3lb frame this morning.
The frame, listed at 1250g +/- 50 g is super light and from the reviews, is super strong and sturdy. I got mine in UD matte, but you can also get it in UD gloass, 3k or 5k or have it painted a for a bit more money. $310 gets you the frame. I also splurged and got the matching carbon fork for another $90. I figured the headset is tapered and I would have to get a new tapered fork to keep things easy anyway. $90 for a rigid carbon fork at 545g +/- 10 g, you simply cannot beat that!
I also ordered the matching headset and a spare rear hanger for another $20 plus change.
My goodness is that a deal! I could not resist.
Between the frame and fork I'll be dropping about 2 pounds off of my current bike, which is already light. I also ordered a scandium seat post and handlebar that should take off even more weight, about another pound or so. It is conceivable that I could have a sub 20lb bike.
I'm currently looking for a light SS crankset, as I'm going to run this bike as a 1x9. That seems to be the best combination in my opinion.
It should be a few weeks until it comes in. I cannot wait!! Here are some pics:
The frame, listed at 1250g +/- 50 g is super light and from the reviews, is super strong and sturdy. I got mine in UD matte, but you can also get it in UD gloass, 3k or 5k or have it painted a for a bit more money. $310 gets you the frame. I also splurged and got the matching carbon fork for another $90. I figured the headset is tapered and I would have to get a new tapered fork to keep things easy anyway. $90 for a rigid carbon fork at 545g +/- 10 g, you simply cannot beat that!
I also ordered the matching headset and a spare rear hanger for another $20 plus change.
My goodness is that a deal! I could not resist.
Between the frame and fork I'll be dropping about 2 pounds off of my current bike, which is already light. I also ordered a scandium seat post and handlebar that should take off even more weight, about another pound or so. It is conceivable that I could have a sub 20lb bike.
I'm currently looking for a light SS crankset, as I'm going to run this bike as a 1x9. That seems to be the best combination in my opinion.
It should be a few weeks until it comes in. I cannot wait!! Here are some pics:
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