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Won't actually be 'set up' for a couple of days; but, looks really sweet out of the box! 5.68 lbs. More to come. Thanks Zach at Competitive Cyclist.

Cheers.
 

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FRAME - Blur LT Carbon Medium Slate Blue/Silver
FORK - RockShox Revelation Team Dual Air 150mm Tapered 20mm Maxle Light
SHOCK - RockShox Monarch 4.2
REAR DER - SRAM X9 long cage
FRONT DER - Shimano XT M771 Direct Mount
SHIFTERS - SRAM X0 triggers
CRANKSET/BOTTOM BRACKET - TruVativ Noir XC 22/32/44
CASSETTE - SRAM PG 990 11-34
CHAIN - SRAM PC-991 HollowPin
BRAKESET - Avid Elixir CR Mag 185F/160R
BARS - Easton ML XC Low Riser Carbon 31.8mm
STEM - Easton EA90 100mm 31.8 clamp
GRIPS - Lizard Skin Peaty lock on
HEADSET - Chris King 1.125-1.5" tapered
SEATPOST - Specialized Command Post 30.9mm remote adjustable travel
SEATPOST CLAMP - Santa Cruz QR
SADDLE - WTB Devo SLT
RIMS - DT Swiss XR 4.2D 32h F/R
HUBS - DT Swiss 240s F/R (20mm front hub)
SPOKES - DT Swiss 14/15 competition spokes plus aluminum nipples
TIRES - Kenda Nevegal 2.35 folding
TUBES - Kenda Freeride
PEDALS - Straitline
WEIGHT - 27.80 pounds according to digital shop scale
 

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#212 ·
Porchsong said:
Anybody build up a BLTc with a 160mm fork / Lyric or otherwise yet?

Porch
Nope, but I am really interested in trying a Lyrik 2 Step.

I think that would yield awesome versatility to an already awesomely versatile bike.

A Revelation 2 Step would be awesome.

I am a U-Turn hater...two specific and easy to switch to settings seems like the perfect setup to me.
 
#213 ·
jjiggajouncer said:
Nope, but I am really interested in trying a Lyrik 2 Step.
I think that would yield awesome versatility to an already awesomely versatile bike.
A Revelation 2 Step would be awesome.
I am a U-Turn hater...two specific and easy to switch to settings seems like the perfect setup to me.
agreed on all counts...
U-turn - not for me either
Lyrik 2 step - I'd love to try one on a LT
Rev 2-step - we can dream!

Porch
 
#214 ·
Porchsong said:
Anybody build up a BLTc with a 160mm fork / Lyric or otherwise yet?

Porch
I built my LTc with a 36 TALAS 160 fork. With a GravityDropper seatpost, the 160 fork, and standard X9 build kit, the bike weighs just over 30 lbs. It's an absolutely incredible all around machine. The longer fork makes for a slacker head angle, which in turn makes the bike very stable on the descents. For climbing and flat trails, I use the fork's 130mm setting and it handles great. I am very happy with this setup.
 

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#215 ·
T_Lundell said:
I built my LTc with a 36 TALAS 160 fork. With a GravityDropper seatpost, the 160 fork, and standard X9 build kit, the bike weighs just over 30 lbs. It's an absolutely incredible all around machine. The longer fork makes for a slacker head angle, which in turn makes the bike very stable on the descents. For climbing and flat trails, I use the fork's 130mm setting and it handles great. I am very happy with this setup.
What's your wheelbuild?

What's the BB height @ 160mm?

What tires? Tubes or tubeless?

Define "just over 30 lbs."

I'm considering one, but I've got questions that you've answered for me... :)

Thanks!
 
#216 ·
jschwart73 said:
What's your wheelbuild?

What's the BB height @ 160mm?

What tires? Tubes or tubeless?

Define "just over 30 lbs."

I'm considering one, but I've got questions that you've answered for me... :)

Thanks!
Wheels - DT 340 hubs laced to DT Swiss 5.1d rims. I could definitely save some weight here.

BB height - no idea

Tires - Front: Kenda Nevegal 2.35; Rear: Kenda Small Block 2.3; Tubes in both, another place I could easily shave some weight.

I also run Crank Brothers Acid pedals, which are not the lightest.

The weight I believe was 30.5 lbs. I think it would be pretty easy to get down to 29 with lighter wheels, tubeless tires, lighter cranks (I have SLX), and carbon bars. That's where I'll be spending my money. But with the long fork and the adjustable seatpost, this bike is never going to be in the 26 lb range like some of the builds on this thread. I would like it to be under 30 (not sure why really), but after that it's all gravy.

I endure the climbs in order to enjoy the descents. A lighter bike would be nice, but the 36 fork is, I think, a must.
 
#217 ·
It is painful, but I am parting with mine

Santa Cruz Blur LT Carbon - Steel Blue/Silver - Small
Fox Float RP23 Custom tuned for this bike
Formula R1's - Magnesium levers (no question, best modulating brake on market and lightest)
Formula R1 Two piece rotors
Shimano XTR M970 Hollowtech II Crankset M970 22/32/44
Shimano XTR M972 Shadow Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR M970 12-34 cassette
Shimano XTR M970 Rapidfire Shifters
Shimano XT M771 Direct Mount Front Derailleur
Fox 32 TALAS FIT RLC 15QR Fork Travel ajusts from 150 mm, 130 mm and 110mm
DT Swiss 4.2 d's laced to DT 240's hub w/ DT 14/15 spokes and alloy nipples
Thompson Masterpiece
Easton MonkeyLite SL Low Riser
Thompson x4 Elite stem
WTB Rocket V Team
Chris King 1 1/8", Chris King taper
Ergon GE1 grips
Continental Mountain King 2.4's Tubeless
Professionally tubeless conversion by Indy Cycle Specialist
Carbon stem spacers
Grease ports on lower pivots
Grease gun included w/grease
Extra Santa Cruz seat collar included

http://classifieds.mtbr.com/showproduct.php?product=43867&cat=3
 

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#223 ·
Very VERY good

TLM said:
Frame Santa Cruz Blur LT2 Carbon/Large/Black
Shock Fox RP23 with Boost Valve
Fork Fox 32 TALAS RLC 150mm QR15 Taper
Headset Chris King OnePointFive Reducer
Stem Thomson X4
Bar Easton MonkeyLite XC CNT low rise 31.8
Grips ODI X-Treme Lock On
F brake Hope Tech M4 180mm
R brake Hope Tech M4 160mm
F Mech. Shimano XT
R Mech. Sram X.0 Medium Cage
Seat post Thomson Elite Layback
Saddle SDG Bel Air Titanium
Front hub Chris King ISO
Rear hub Chris King ISO
Front rim Mavic XM819 UST
Rear rim Mavic XM819 UST
Front tyre Maxxis Medusa 2.1 UST
Rear tyre Maxxis Medusa 2.1 UST
Tubes Wheel Milk
Spokes DT Comp Double Butted
Chain SRAM PC991
Cassette SRAM PG990 11-34
B/B Hope Ceramic
Chainset Truvativ Noir 3.3 Carbon Crank
Pedals Crank Brothers Eggbeater Ti
Shifters Sram X.0
Cables Shimano SP41
Rear QR Hope steel (Rear)
This good easily be the best BLT2c setup I have seen so far, by far!
Very tight and top quality.
 
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#225 ·
Hey guys,

New to the forum and looking at purchasing either a LTc or a Nomad.

Now i have read this thread and the Nomad thread and i must say i am no closer to a decision than i was before...

On the one hand, the Nomad could be built lighter and be at a respectable weight to serve as a do everything bike and on the other hand the LTc could be built up a bit burlier to be more AM ish and have the advantage of a stiffer more responsive frame.

For those who have had a 36 up front, what sort of riding would you describe yourself as doing? I am thinking that even though it will slacken the front end out it would be great on the rough stuff and downhill runs.

I would be doing more AM style riding with it. So at the end of the day my question would be is the LTc suited to this or am i better off getting the Nomad. Ideally i would love to be in a position to have both, but i have to chose one!!! Arrrgh. This decision is killing me and there isn't one around that i can test ride. I live in Australia too if that sways anyone's decision.
 
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