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Author:  VW-surfbum [ Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:20 pm ]
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I dont think its as light as some xc carbon full sussers. 2.2kg from memory without shock but the xx forks are lighter than pikes and hopefully the wheels come in light.
Author:  RedTwo [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:01 am ]
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Revelation XX is a light fork definetly lighter than Pike's.!!
Your wheel build should be quite light as I know Kom's are a good light rim, I would guess mid to high 1500g's did you decide on hubs and spoke type etc..??
What do you think you will end up with between 12.5-14kg fully built bike..?
Author:  VW-surfbum [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:08 am ]
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The hubs are straight pull Sun Ringle from a set of 29er wheels I had. The spokes were going to be bladed DT's but chelmer rang me to say that normal round ones will be better for strength and tension.
Hopefully the weight will come in around 12.5kg

Pedal-worx racing
Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:26 am ]
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As a guide, my Stumpy (SWorks Carbon frame) is 14.5KG

With my new wheels (when the rims eventually arrive!) should lower this figure to around 14KG.
Author:  RedTwo [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:28 am ]
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Sounds good :thumbup:
Must admit though if I were building another set of wheels I would use Sapim CX Rays they are just stronger and lighter than most..!!
Sod the expense.. :lol: :lol:
That is until Sapim released the "super spoke" the weight and strength and tensions of these spokes are insane..!!
Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:37 am ]
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Ignore my post above, that 14.5KG is for my Fatboy. My mind is muddled.
I don't think I have weighed the Stumpy. Will do so later.
Author:  VW-surfbum [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:00 pm ]
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MyNameIsDave wrote:
Ignore my post above, that 14.5KG is for my Fatboy. My mind is muddled.
I don't think I have weighed the Stumpy. Will do so later.

LOL i did wonder dave! :crazy:
Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:35 pm ]
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Stumpy is 13.2KG
I think this will come down to 12.8 with the new wheels. Probably less if I change the tyres (currently running DHF and DHRII).
Author:  VW-surfbum [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:54 pm ]
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Yeah those tyres are seriously heavy

Pedal-worx racing
Author:  VW-surfbum [ Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:24 pm ]
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getting it out the box, then fitted the headset and forks.
Image

then tried out the suspension again.


Waiting on Chelmer wheel builder now to let me know when hey will be ready. initially they forgot all about them :cry:
Author:  Jon [ Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:30 pm ]
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Ouch - fingers!
Author:  VW-surfbum [ Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:37 pm ]
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Yeah still hurts

Pedal-worx racing
Author:  chatman [ Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:08 pm ]
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Lol best video yet, and Storm and Sarge looking on interested too :-)
Author:  VW-surfbum [ Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:18 pm ]
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Lol storm keeps thinking we're going out for a ride every time I go into the cave.

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Author:  Jon [ Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:39 pm ]
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CCDB on it - sweet. That's going to be very nice once it comes together.
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