Good suggestions - and yes, I typically build
lighter bikes. I'm not sure one is wasting the Mojo frame on a lighter build; however, I understand your point. I suppose I can't be called too anal about weight if I ride a Rohloff Speedhub (which will go on the Mojo SL). I originally purchased the Ellsworth Id frame after some severe lower back issues, as I thought a plusher ride and slightly heavier frame would help with dampening some of the shock to my back. I've never really been a huckster or aggressive all mountain rider. I successfully raced the Id in a number of Xterras, and with the build below, had it down to 25-26 lbs with the Rohloff - unusual for an id, and yes, not too practical for an aggressive all mountain rider.
Regarding my original question:
I guess I need to know how short of a seatpost you can use with the Mojo? How must post should be in the frame? The answer will help with what length I buy and the ultimate weight. Typically, I've tested the limits with having the least amount of post in the frame. I only worry because my previous frames have been aluminum or ti, so I'm not sure what the carbon frame will take. Do carbon manufacturers generally recommend carbon seat posts or is the material irrelevant?
The parts I will move over from my Ellsworth Id are as follows:
1) Stans Crest Rims (with sealant), with DT Revolution spokes and Schwalbe tires
2) Easton Monkeylite SL bars w/ Extralite foam grips
3) Rohloff Speedhub with Titanium shifter (custom from Germany) & Alligator i-Link cables, chain tensioner, XC chain guide, and custom Ti Rohloff cog (Germany as well)
4) Maverick Duc 32 fork with Maverick hub
5) Lightening Carbon Cranks (integrated - w/ ceramic)
6) Candy quad Ti pedals (orange version)
7) Hope Mono-mini brakes
8) Extralite seatpost - Flight SLR saddle (will not fit the Mojo - looking for the new post now)
9) Rotor-Q front chain ring (oval) with a KMC X10-SL chain
10) Chris King headset (won't fit the Ibis obviously - just ordered the Cane Creek 110 IS)
11) I think every bolt on the id was Ti - I will have to check to see which bolts are Ti on the Mojo SL and switch over the bolts that are not Ti.). I even rode Ti suspension bolts on the Id with no issues for 5 years.
I hope I can get the Mojo SL down to 22-23 LBS or so.
Thanks!
SDW