Hi,
I have a 2007 Element 30 and love the bike. However, I am at a point where I would like to begin upgrading components with an emphasis on reducing weight.
I know replacing the front fork with a Fox could save a pound or two. How about the wheels/tires. Should I be looking at going with a tubless wheel/tire combination to save weight? Any other ideaas where I can get the most bang for the buck?
My bike is currently equipped as listed below:
Fork -MARZOCCHI MX PRO W/ LOCK OUT
Rear Shock-FOX FLOAT RP2 CUSTOM VALVED
Head Set-FSA
Stem-Easton EA 30
Handlebar-Easton EA 30
Brakes-Shimano Deore
Brake Levers-Shimano Deore
Shifters-Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Gearing (RR/FR)-Shimano XT/Shimano LX
Cranks & Chainrings-Race Face Ride XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket-Race Face Ride XC X-Type
Hubs (RR/FR)-Shimano Deore (Both)
Cog-Set-Shimano Deore
Chain-Shimano HG53-9
Spokes-DT Champion
Rims-Alex TD 17
Front Tire IRC Mibro Marathon 2.25
Rear Tire - Panaracer Fire XC Pro, 2.25
Seat Post-Easton EA 30
Saddle-WTB
Pedals-Shimano XTR
Thanks in advance for any weight reducing recommendations you can give me………..
I have a 2007 Element 30 and love the bike. However, I am at a point where I would like to begin upgrading components with an emphasis on reducing weight.
I know replacing the front fork with a Fox could save a pound or two. How about the wheels/tires. Should I be looking at going with a tubless wheel/tire combination to save weight? Any other ideaas where I can get the most bang for the buck?
My bike is currently equipped as listed below:
Fork -MARZOCCHI MX PRO W/ LOCK OUT
Rear Shock-FOX FLOAT RP2 CUSTOM VALVED
Head Set-FSA
Stem-Easton EA 30
Handlebar-Easton EA 30
Brakes-Shimano Deore
Brake Levers-Shimano Deore
Shifters-Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Gearing (RR/FR)-Shimano XT/Shimano LX
Cranks & Chainrings-Race Face Ride XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket-Race Face Ride XC X-Type
Hubs (RR/FR)-Shimano Deore (Both)
Cog-Set-Shimano Deore
Chain-Shimano HG53-9
Spokes-DT Champion
Rims-Alex TD 17
Front Tire IRC Mibro Marathon 2.25
Rear Tire - Panaracer Fire XC Pro, 2.25
Seat Post-Easton EA 30
Saddle-WTB
Pedals-Shimano XTR
Thanks in advance for any weight reducing recommendations you can give me………..