[hummer2]

Got some new parts since my last post

Heres the current setup
Jamis Dakar XLT 3.0 Grey 21"
* Fork: Marzocch All Mountain SL
* Brakes: Shimano mechanichal
* Cranks:Shimano LX external
* Front Derailleur: LX
* Rear Derailleur: XTR
* Pedals: cheapo platform
* Stem: Truvativ
* Handlebar: Truvativ Holzeffeler
* Seatpost: unknown
* Saddle: unknown bmx
* Bottom Bracket: Shimano LX external
* Cassette: Sram PG991
* Headset: FSA ACB
* Grips: unknown
* Maxxis Mobster Tires (Maxxis Larsen TT on monday... anybody rode any?)
Mavic Crossride wheelset

Tell me what u think

 

[jimsbbc]

Nice ride. I too am trying to get as much AM out of mine as possible. I would like to try a new longer throw Fox DHX 7.875 x 2.25 to get about 5.6 inches of travel in the back. It will work, only I might have to fab a new cross brace to make a little room. Any thoughts? I use a Nixon up front with 20mm Azonic Outlaw wheelset.

 

[hummer2]

ya i wanted a DHX air have to do the measurements

 

[nativeson]

i think its weird to run a single ring chainguide and a front derailleur. why have such an expensive rear derailleur mated to all the lx parts? maybe you coulda saved some of that $ from your RD to upgrade your brakeset.

 

[4slomo]

I think it is good enough to have been posted in the "Let's see those AM setups" thread.

 

[scorpionsf]

am i reading "TALAS" on the shock?

 

[Luigiugueto]

Yes, it's an old Fox, check out the lever on the piggyback.

 

[hummer2]

its atually a 2 speed chainguide and front rings

and i am going to get some bb7's soon

I guesss i could have gotton some more xt stuff but i like the lx shifters and cranks theres not too much of a difference its not like i need a xtr front derialuer lol

 

[Luigiugueto]

i think its weird to run a single ring chainguide and a front derailleur. why have such an expensive rear derailleur mated to all the lx parts? maybe you coulda saved some of that $ from your RD to upgrade your brakeset.

It's not weird, it's plain stupid. You have to be a better observant.

 

[Shepherd Wong]

Beautiful bike! I really loved mine when I had it. So smooth yet aggressive!

 

[savagemann]

Nice rides guys.
Nothing wrong with mixing up the components IMO. I run LX cranks, and they are stiff and strong. The LX shifters are plenty reliable......and that rear der is just plain sexy!!!!
Looking good!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hummer2]

im gonnna need a new bottom bracket soon tho probly going to go for the gold DH raceface one

 

[nufenstein]

Yeah I have heard that Race Face bottom brackets work nicely with Shimano cranks...

 

[hummer2]

im gonna dump the chain guide it sucks : (

 

[leo5502]

I put a 08 talas on my xlt 2.0 and it works great. The steering is a bit slower at 140mm compared to 130mm but it is worth it.

 

[leo5502]

putting a 4" gravity dropper seatpost helped alot too. sorry about the weak picture.

 

[hummer2]

the am sl is 150mm but i can run it at 140-130mm but its not too long for a 150mm also the headtube angle turned out to be pretty good with a big fork

what do gravity droppers exactly do?

 

[leo5502]

the gravity dropper seatpost allows you to lower and raise your seat 4" on the fly.