Old bike...new bike
October 16, 2011
Built up a Giant XTC frame using all the parts (except the seatpost and headset) from my old Kona Hei Hei. Don't get me wrong, the Hei Hei is an amazing XC race frame, but having a full-suspension bike isn't necessary for my purposes so I decided to ditch the extra weight of the rear shock and linkage assembly. The main reason I chose the XTC was the bargain-basement price, but also the geometry and hydroformed tubing.
The Kona was about 10.6kg, and the Giant is 9.8kg, which is a good weight despite 'outdated' components and no carbon fibre. All I have to do is chop about 4cm off the steer tube (hence the spacer stack) but if the trails were dry I'd be out riding.
New vs. Old comparison shots
3 comments:
Oh yeah the SID is only 3" travel, it will make the handling quick and climb great. Any new fork will be heavier and you know how I feel about extra weight :)
Although the geometry is designed for a 4" fork but I'm still undecided
3"? Really eh. Huh, the pic makes it look like a 5". Oops.
You should use a 4" fork. I had a 5" a few years ago and it sucks for climbing.