Upgraded DB Response! Post your pics!

[Dagair002]

I currently own a DB Response Comp 2010. I will take a photo of it within the next week or so, once I get my new handlebars and stem . However, here's a list of parts I have on my bike:
2010 Response Comp 18" Frame
Rockshox Tora 302 U-Turn 120mm fork
Stock handlebars, stem (both of these are about to change), and seatpost
Sunline Thin Logo grips
Avid BB7 brakes with Speed Dial 7 levers
Avid G3 Cleansweep 185 mm frt rotor/ G2 cleansweep 160mm rear rotor
Sram X5 9 spd x 3 shifters
Sram X7 long cage rear derailleur
Sram X5 frong derailleur
FSA Moto Mega Exo 22/32/bash crankset (raceface bash guard)
Blackspire Stinger chain tensioner
Forte Convert pedals
Shimano m525 Deore hubs/Mavic XM117 rims
Kenda Klaw XT 26x2.1 tires front and rear
WTB Silverado Saddle
Lizard Skinz chainstay guard

Ok, now that my show and tell is over. Post up a list of your parts and a pic of your upgraded DB Response. I will share my photo once I get the next few parts.

[Miguel4u2]

how much does your bike weigh?

[Dagair002]

That's a good question. I don't have access to a scale at the moment, but if I were to guess, it's between 32-35lbs... Definitely not the lightest hardtail bike out there on the market, but it's a tough bike, that's for sure.

[Miguel4u2]

OK, i have a DB response 2010 but only upgraded the stem so far and put on some mud guards. I am going to get a new wheelset, avid bb7's and a fork not too far from now. I can get a pic for you tomorrow if you want.

[Dagair002]

That's up to you man! I started this thread so that everyone still riding the DB all-mountain hardtail (referring to the Response series) can share their pride and joy of what they're riding.

[Miguel4u2]

Heres my 2010 response:



Thats a 65" tv back there for size reference


Whats upgraded so far:
Pedals to shimano clipless
100mm stem to a 60mm truative husslefelt
bike computer
mud guards

I was hesitating to put up pics since i wanted to get get the disc brakes on before i did. Anyways i am planning to make this bike better than the response comp. Already bought a new wheelset on ebay and i will go from there.Sorry for the crappy pics,phone camera.

[DavidNeiles]

For now this is it, going to SS it out soon and then post up pics

[dmars3571]

Here is my upgraded version. It weighs in at 26 lbs and has flat taken a beating. I rode it for almost 2years before changing a single component and then I went crazy. I changed to a 2x9 drivetrain with a Truvativ Rockguard running 11-32 cassette with 22-36 gear.
The upgrades by weight and part savings from stock totaled about 5.6 lbs. Huge difference for climbing.

1695= Suntour Epicon RLD 100mm Fork (840)
810 = IRC Serac 26x2.1 tires (810)
606= Hayes Stroker Carbon Brakes (262)
280= Vader MTB Saddle
197= RaceFace Deus Seatpost (224 both saddle & post)
235= RaceFace Deus Handlebar (155)
150= RaceFace Deus Stem (154)
245= Sram X7 RD (95)
260= Sram x7 Shifter Set (4)
30= Sette bolt seat clamp
325= Sram 970 11-32 cassette (22)
---- Truvativ Rockguard in place of big chainring
Stock= Truvativ Isoflow crank 22-36 chainring

[Dagair002]

Did you keep the stock wheel set on yours?

[dmars3571]

For now they are the stock wheels. If I remember correctly they weighed in about 2200 grams. I currently weigh 200lbs down from 235 at the beginning of the year so I thought they complimented me well. Heavy wheelset for heavy boy. I can honestly say that I have not had to true them yet with probably 1500 trail miles on them. One of these days I will probably upgrade but I don't know what would be best.

[Dagair002]

I should be getting my parts in by friday, so I will post a pic as soon as i get everything installed. ^_^ I'm so stoked!

[Dagair002]

Ok, so here's the pics of my 2010 Response Comp

RockShox Tora 302 U-Turn Coil 120mm forks
Shimano SLX M665 175mm crank set and bb
Blackspire Stinger chain tensioner
Shimano SLX m665 front derailleur
Sram x5 shifters
Sram x7 rear derailleur
Sram pc991 Power Chain with Gold Powerlink
Forte Convert pedals
Shimano m565 Deore hubs/Mavic XM117 rims/WTB 14g straight gauge spokes
Avid BB7 mech disc brakes
Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
185 Avid G3 Cleansweep frt rotor/160mm Avid G2 Cleansweep rear rotor
Stock seat post
WTB Silverado saddle
Raceface Responde "Whitemare" 45mm stem
Easton EA70 Monkey Lite Handle Bars
ODI Ruffian white grips

While I still miss riding a full suspension bike, I upgraded this Response bike over time into just about all I need (for now ;-) ) to hold me over until I can afford a full suspension bike. Anyways, enjoy the bike porn.

[fattybikejones]

Just ordered mine.. a stock 2010 sport.. Gonna ride it as is til something breaks and then it's on! Nice looking rigs guys!

[edmorales]

2008 RESPONSE COMP
the only upgrade are Truvative Stylo Crank, Cane Creek Bar Ends and a Garmin Forerunner GPS.Will upgrade the fork next

[fattybikejones]

2008 RESPONSE COMP
the only upgrade are Truvative Stylo Crank, Cane Creek Bar Ends and a Garmin Forerunner GPS.Will upgrade the fork next

Looks great! How you liking the Kenda Klaw tires? They are coming stock on my response sport..

[edmorales]

kenda klaws are on the heavy side, thinking of getting a set of maxxis folding tyres. costs around 40 sing $ each

[fattybikejones]

2008 RESPONSE COMP
the only upgrade are Truvative Stylo Crank, Cane Creek Bar Ends and a Garmin Forerunner GPS.Will upgrade the fork next

Looks great! How you liking the Kenda Klaw tires? They are coming stock on my response sport..

[Dagair002]

The Kenda Klaw XT tires are iffy... the front tire has some decent grip, but I have washed out a few times on aggressive turns. The rear tire is good so long as you're not trying to climb over anything wet... and i mean ANYTHING. Not just roots and rocks. Even wet slopes. On a good note though, the side nobs on the rear tire have some impressive grip. I've only been able to drift through a turn once, and that was when the terrain was wet.

[DavidNeiles]

The Kenda Klaws, hate to say it, Suck. They are super heavy and just about any tire that is not a cheapy is better. I love the Nevagals a lot, not to heavy, great ride, super great handling, and low rolling resistance. Can do anything tire, I have 2.1 DTC folding beads. Love em

[fattybikejones]

hmmm..wellll..I guess I'll be riding the Kenda Klaws for a limited amount of time.

Thinking Panaracer FireXC..Wondering if Tioga still makes the psycho? Yeah.. it's been awhile for sure

[fattybikejones]

Still stock tires .. Hooked up pretty well in the loamy, rooty stuff here in SE WI. The trail conditions were superb. Slightly damp and just sticky!
So far, I am LOVING this bike! here's a few pics. The only upgrades so far are the Scott SPDs, Bontrager saddle and Planet bike computer.

[jimi_v]

the response sport is a great buy for the price. i first changed the tires to the same set up the mission had....wtb stout 2.3 in the rear and wtb prowler mx in the front. both folding. they worked great at first, but the stout wore out quik. i moved the prowler over to my mission and it is still proving to be a great tire. however it is time to move on. i think i'm about to order the tire dave mentioned above. the kenda nevagal dtc 2.1. i have a stick-e on the rear and love it.

[fattybikejones]

I am gonna be looking for some different tires prolly this weekend.. The Kenda Klaw XTs are workin but ..again, I'd like to reduce some rotational weight. Overall... I love this bike!

[Rehuel]

^^^^Let me know what you go with and how you like it. Thinking about changing tires but not sure in which direction to go. I have a 2010 Response Sport as well.

[DavidNeiles]

Get the Kenda DTC Nevagals 2.1 They r really great tires. or go 2.3 if you want to go bigger.