But I would like to see the back part of your Hope brake levers. Do they come with some sort of a matchmaker? Coz I don't see a ring clamp of your XO shifters
Hope now make a "matchmaker" clamp for their brakes which suit both Shimano and SRAM. They work perfectly and keep everything looking clean and uncluttered.
Here is my new Blur LTC. Crap picture but awesome bike!
Wettest November in years in UK so it's been slow and muddy but it's still a complete blast. Responsive, stiff climbs well and comes down like a beauty!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
Special Circumstances on the shock, going to give it a go, there is always the possibility of picking up a 8.5 x 2.5 fox rp23. The h3 has a bit shorter eye to eye and might be cool for some of the slalom trails around here. Wont know till I try it
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