3/9/08 Update: Added a RaceFace post, swapped in a Selle Italia saddle, swapped out the remaining gripshift for the matching 8 spd XT shifter pod and changed out the grips too. Now just have to get out and ride it… but I like the other CSX better so this one sees less of the little time I actually do spend on the trail. I like road bikig better, what can I say?
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12/24/06 Update: Took this bike out today and had such an awesome time. The performance and handling is outstanding – it’s a great xc bike, and the frame is downright heavenly whether climbing, bombing descents or hammering straight-aways. The GripShift was great – shouldn’t be a problem at all having both rapid fire and gripshift as I thought it might be. I’ll change the pedals later on when spring arrives. God I love this bike.
- (the old post: Arrived by UPS yesterday. I love this frame and the componets that came on the bike are all things I wanted years ago. I want to test it out this weekend. Never tried SRAM’s gripshift on a real ride before, but it seems alright so far. I have a set of XT shifter pods I;ll throw on if the gripshift doesn’t work out for me. I have to part with some of the other bikes to make room for this one. Circa 1998 (nycbikes) is on the chopping block and so is taht magistroni.)
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Frame
Kestrel CSX
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Fork
Manitou SX Ti
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Rear Shock
hardtail
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Rims
Spinergy Spox (M1)
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Hubs
Spinergy Spox (M1)
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Spokes
Spinergy Spox (M1)
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Tires
IRC Mythos fr./Ritchey Z-Max WCS rear
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Pedals
Time ATAC World Champion
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Crank
Race Face Forged
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Chain
hg?
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Rear Cogs
XT 8spd
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Bottom Bracket
?
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Front Derailleur
XTR
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Rear Derailleur
XT 8spd
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Shifters
Shimano XT 8spd
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Handlebar
Syncros/Easton EA70
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Stem
Control Tech Smart Stem
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Headset
Chris King
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Brake Set
PAUL Motolite Brakes
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Brake Levers
PAUL Love Levers
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Saddle
Selle Italia Flite Genuine Gel
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Seat Post
Race Face XY
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Size
17.5"
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Bar Ends
n/a
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Skewers
Salsa
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Cages
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