Hey All,
I've got an interesting setup that Id like to lighten up a bit. I am a 5'11" 185 lb rider. I started out with a 2011 Specialized 19" Rockhopper Expert 29er. I actually had a crack develop in the frame after about 6 months, so Specialized upgraded me under warranty to a 2012 Carve Pro frame. So basically, I am riding a Carve with all 2011 Rockhopper Expert components. Only upgrades so far have been the grips, clipless pedals, and a 180mm rotor up front. I love this bike and it does about everything I could want to do on the trails, but its a bit heavy for a hardtail and I am wondering what you all suggest for the most effective upgrades to remove some weight. I was thinking the biggest impact per dollar spent would be a lighter wheelset (would go tubeless) and a lighter fork (maybe a Rockshox Reba or similar). Any other suggestions? Below are the bike's current specs:
Thanks!
FRAME
Specialized 2012 Carve Pro Frame: M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29" XC geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered head/seat tube, forged post mount 160mm dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
FORK
RockShox Tora TK 29 SL, magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1 1/8" alloy steerer, coil spring w/ preload adj., turn key damping w/ LO & external reb. adj.
HEADSET
Integrated 1-1/8" threadless, Campy type full cartridge bearings
STEM
3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
GRIPS
Specialized Contour XC, Locking
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, Shimano SLX SM-RT66 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, Shimano SLX SM-RT66 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Alivo, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore 9sp Shadow Long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano SL-M590 Deore trigger
CASSETTE
Shimano HG30, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
KMC X9 w/ reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET
Shimano FC-M430-8, Octalink spline
CHAINRINGS
44A x 32S x 22S replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
PEDALS
Forte Carve Clipless, SPD
RIMS
Alex RHD 29", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets
FRONT HUB
Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 36h
SPOKES
2mm (14g) stainless
FRONT TIRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
REAR TIRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
INNER TUBES
Presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
SEATPOST
Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
SEAT BINDER
31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever
I've got an interesting setup that Id like to lighten up a bit. I am a 5'11" 185 lb rider. I started out with a 2011 Specialized 19" Rockhopper Expert 29er. I actually had a crack develop in the frame after about 6 months, so Specialized upgraded me under warranty to a 2012 Carve Pro frame. So basically, I am riding a Carve with all 2011 Rockhopper Expert components. Only upgrades so far have been the grips, clipless pedals, and a 180mm rotor up front. I love this bike and it does about everything I could want to do on the trails, but its a bit heavy for a hardtail and I am wondering what you all suggest for the most effective upgrades to remove some weight. I was thinking the biggest impact per dollar spent would be a lighter wheelset (would go tubeless) and a lighter fork (maybe a Rockshox Reba or similar). Any other suggestions? Below are the bike's current specs:
Thanks!
FRAME
Specialized 2012 Carve Pro Frame: M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29" XC geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered head/seat tube, forged post mount 160mm dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
FORK
RockShox Tora TK 29 SL, magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1 1/8" alloy steerer, coil spring w/ preload adj., turn key damping w/ LO & external reb. adj.
HEADSET
Integrated 1-1/8" threadless, Campy type full cartridge bearings
STEM
3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
GRIPS
Specialized Contour XC, Locking
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, Shimano SLX SM-RT66 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, Shimano SLX SM-RT66 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Alivo, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore 9sp Shadow Long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano SL-M590 Deore trigger
CASSETTE
Shimano HG30, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
KMC X9 w/ reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET
Shimano FC-M430-8, Octalink spline
CHAINRINGS
44A x 32S x 22S replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
PEDALS
Forte Carve Clipless, SPD
RIMS
Alex RHD 29", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets
FRONT HUB
Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 36h
SPOKES
2mm (14g) stainless
FRONT TIRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
REAR TIRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
INNER TUBES
Presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
SEATPOST
Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
SEAT BINDER
31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever