Mountain Biking - Any New Modifications?

This was decent topic in the SS/Fixie forum I thought we should give it a go.

As many of you know I've been tinkering with my '03 Rockhopper FSR for a while now. This is what I started with back in January (how it came home from the shop)


http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2003/bikes/rhfsrcmp_wht_l.jpg

Technical Specifications


FRAME Specialized FSR technology, A1 Premium Aluminum butted frame, full sealed cartridge bearing pivots, disc compatible, disc and rim brake cable routing, 75-90mm adjustable travel, replaceable derailleur hanger, two sets of water bottle bosses

REAR SHOCK Fox Float R, air spring and rebound adj., 6.0x1.25"

FORK Manitou Axel Super, 100 travel, rebound adj., alloy steerer Swapped for a RS Duke XC U-Turn

HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals

STEM Aluminum, 10 degree rise, TIG welded, black

HANDLEBARS XC mid rise bar, butted 6061 alloy, 6 degrees upsweep, 9 degrees backsweep, 610mm width

TAPE / GRIPS Specialized MTB grip, black, double density Kraton

FRONT BRAKE Shimano M-420 linear pull Swapped for Avid Mech Disc

REAR BRAKE Shimano M-420 linear pull Swapped for Avid Mechs

BRAKE LEVERS Avid AD-3, black

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M-510 Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top pull

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano M-570 LX

SHIFT LEVERS Shimano M-510 Deore, 9 speed

CASSETTE Shimano HG-50 LX, 11/34

CHAIN Shimano HG-53

CRANKSET Specialized Strongarm II, square taper

CHAINRINGS 44Ax32Sx22S, 4 bolt, 104/64mm pattern, steel chainring bolts

BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano UN-25, 68mm shell width, 113mm spindle length

PEDALS Shimano M-505 clipless

RIMS Mavic X139, 26", black, machined sidewalls Swapped for Rynolites w/ XT disc hubs built w/ 14ga spokes

FRONT TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Kevlar bead

REAR TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Kevlar bead

TUBES Specialized, schraeder valve

SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry technology, steel rails

SEAT POST Alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm

SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with Q/R, 34.9mm clamp I.D., black

And these are the mods since then:
HEADSET I've ordered a Chris King

HANDLEBARS MAXM MX-5 Lo-rise composite (http://www.maxmcomponents.com/pages/handlebars.html)

FRONT BRAKE Avid Mech Disc I just got Hope Gothic Rotors (http://pricepoint.com/media/Hope_GothicRotor.jpg)

REAR BRAKE Avid Mechs Ditto above

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano XT Front Derailleur (Top Swing) M750, 34.9mm clamp, top pull

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano XT Mega-9 Rear Derailleur SGS M-750

SHIFT LEVERS Shimano XT Mega-9 Shifter Pod SL M750

PEDALS Odyssey South Gate Soon to be TIME Control-Z

FRONT TIRE Vittoria Blue Ridge 26 x 2.1 Kevlar bead These were N.O.S. in my shop. They have the same tread pattern as the GEAX Sedona

REAR TIRE Vittoria Blue Ridge 26 x 2.1 Kevlar bead

SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with Q/R, 34.9mm clamp I.D., black Swapped out for the S-works style with the water bottle boss (thanks Waldo!)

OTHER Gore Ride-On cables for the brakes, Nervz teflon cables for the shifters, Cateye Mity 3 Computer


So how about it? What mods have you done lately?

no mods for me lately because I'm going to buy a Kona Coiler and a Specialized P.2 in a couple of weeks... wouldn't want to waste money on my current lightweight XC bike when the frame will only end up failing me on the trails in Washington.

you are buying both?...

BTW good choice on either...nice bikes

No mods for me either...got a new bike and no money left for extras.

Only had the bike a few months.... Specialized HArdrock Sport... Only new mod is Deore Front mech :)

Well, just recently, as you might have read here in another thread, I upgraded my fork and my wheels.

Actually didn't really upgrade, more of sidegraded. Switched my fork from a Psylo SL to Zoke Z1. And swapped my wheels from Profile Racing hubs laced to D321 rims to Marz front/XT rear and Rhino Lites. So, actually downgraded my hubs.

Besides that, I finally took off my big ring and swapped it for a bash ring.

I did however, just buy a new HID light for my night rides!

L8R

Sounds like an interesting switcheroo A2 any reason on the wheels?

Lighter weight.

My D321's were killing me on some of the longer rides I'd been doing. Plus, they were on SALE! I like sales! :)

I found the Z1's on closeout and couldn't pass them up, and then I saw the deal on the wheels. So, I spent WAY more than I should've!

L8R

BTW, you coming to the Fat Tire Festival next weekend?

i’m planning on making a bunch of upgrades to my ‘03 fluid 3.0. i’m hoping to buy parts here and there (depending on the deals i find and also the cash in my pocket)...

here’s my fluid’s current set up (all stock):
rear shock: fox vanilla r
fork: marzocchi exr 4”
headset: cane creek aheadset
cranks: truvative 5d triple 22/32/44 isis
bb: truvativ sl 113mm isis
pedals: wellgo bmx
chain: sram pc59 9 speed
freewheel: sram pg 7.0 9 speed 11-32t
front der: shimano deore 31.8mm dual pull
rear der: shimano deore 9 speed long cage
shifters: shimano deore 9 speed
bar: axiom 50 mm rise 25.4
stem: axiom 10 degree
front brake: hayes 6” hmx 1 mechanical
rear brake: hayes 6” hmx 1 mechanical
front hub: shimano disc std axle
rear hub: shimano disc 9 speed
rims: sun cr 18 double wall 32 hole
spokes: 2.0 stainless black
tires: kenda kinetic 2.1 black
saddle: axiom xc
seat post: axiom 30.0mm
http://www.norco.com/bikes/2003bikes/images/fluid3.jpg

and here’s my wishlist for upgrades (the or’s are cause i haven’t decided yet):
fork: ‘03 marzocchi dj3 or ‘04 drop off 2
headset: fsa pig, pig dh or chris king
cranks: truvative holzfeller or hussefelt triple isis
bb: truvative dh 113mm isis (or i might keep the old one)
pedals: axiom double jump flats or truvative holzfellers (or i might keep my old ones)
front der: shimano deore xt m750 31.8mm bottom pull (already bought)
rear der: shimano deore xt m750 9 speed long cage
shifters: shimano deore xt m750 9 speed
bar: truvative holzfeller or hussefelt, 25mm rise 31.8
stem: truvative holzfeller or hussefelt, 40mm or 60mm 31.8
brakes: magura louise hydros (not sure if i want the regular ones or the freeride version yet... fr’s come in black and have bigger rotors).
wheelset: xt/mavic f219 or sun singletracks
tires: kenda kinetic 2.35
seat post: 30.0mm telescopic seat post (probably axiom)
grips: odi lock on ruffian

i’m going to be getting the rear der, shifters, grips, bar, stem and seatpost in the near future... hopefully i’ll have those on by the time i’m ready to go to england so that i can bring my bike with me and hit up some of the trails in or around london.

Yea, i just put new XTR DH cranks on my rocky mountain pipeline but I'm sorta feeling the need to replace the frame.. i wanted something a little more active thana URT design

I just got my lighting system in the mail. Can't wait to use them. I bought a NiteRider Storm HID. (Helmet mount).

L8R

I just got my lighting system in the mail. Can't wait to use them. I bought a NiteRider Storm HID. (Helmet mount).

L8R


Yea, i just put new XTR DH cranks on my rocky mountain pipeline but I'm sorta feeling the need to replace the frame.. i wanted something a little more active thana URT design

You two have now dropped the ball on pics of your bikes/parts with the new upgrades.. sheesh...

if I did any upgrades I'd have pics. :D

Upgrades, hmmmm, just a few planed for in the next few months.

The Stinky will get a new fork, headset, stem, seat & post as well as new wheels and brakes.

The Stab Primo will get a new fork, stem, seat post, wheels and brakes. Also a new rear shock.

I will post some pics when they are done.

:beer:

Upgrades, hmmmm, just a few planed for in the next few months.

The Stinky will get a new fork, headset, stem, seat & post as well as new wheels and brakes.

The Stab Primo will get a new fork, stem, seat post, wheels and brakes. Also a new rear shock.

I will post some pics when they are done.

:beer:


Only changes: Azonic Lounge Seat, Azonic handlebars, and Hope M4 brakes.

[QUOTE=Raiyn][color=blue]This was decent topic in the SS/Fixie forum I thought we should give it a go.

Raiyn,

My son has the same bike as you (without the big league mods you have made). How do you like your new fork, the original is a real pile of crap IMHO. I am not into giving him a mound of change to upgrade his bike, but the fork has to go. Would you get the same fork now?

BTW just because the Lightning are winning a few games doesn't mean diddly!

[QUOTE=Raiyn]This was decent topic in the SS/Fixie forum I thought we should give it a go.

Raiyn,

My son has the same bike as you (without the big league mods you have made). How do you like your new fork, the original is a real pile of crap IMHO. I am not into giving him a mound of change to upgrade his bike, but the fork has to go. Would you get the same fork now?

BTW just because the Lightning are winning a few games doesn't mean diddly!The bike was good to begin with so your son should have no trouble without the "big league" mods. I really like my Duke XC U-turn It's plush with out being a marshmallow and I actually use the U-turn function. would I get it again? Emphatically yes. In fact the bike never left the shop with the Axel on it. The Axel was such a POS. It flexed like a limp noodle in the PARKING LOT.
<side topic>

SOUTHEAST....GP.W..L.T.OTL.PTS.GF.GA...HOME......AWAY.....L10
TAMPA BAY.....10..7..1.1...1....16..27.19...5-1-1-1...2-0-0-0...7-1-1-1
ATLANTA.........13..6..3.3...1....16..38.29...3-1-2-0...3-2-1-1...4-3-2-1
FLORIDA.........13..4..7.2...0....10..25.34...1-4-1-0...3-3-1-0...3-7-0-0
CAROLINA.......12..3..5.4...0....10..27.27...2-2-1-0...1-3-3-0...3-3-4-0
WASHINGTON.13..3..9.1...0....07..29.41..2-2-0-0...1-7-1-0...2-8-0-0

GP - Games Played W - Wins
L - Losses OTL - Overtime Losses (worth one point)
PTS - Points GF - Goals For
GA - Goals Against HOME - Home Record
AWAY - Road Record L10 - Record in last ten games



Let's see now we've played 3 games fewer than the Panthers yet have 6 more points and 3 more wins. At least you're not a Caps fan. :D You stinkin' Panthers can smile about something other than having a clean litter box for now.

Note that I mean that last comment in a good natured ribbing kind of way towards a fellow hockey fan (albeit a fan of a cross-state rival), and not in an overtly hostile drunken bar-fight shoot-at-your-kid's-head-when-he-asks-to-borrow-the-car-after-your team-loses (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=1626939) kind of way. Hockey fans UNITE! </sidetopic>

Yea, the axels do suck.

No recent upgrades here....however my rockhopper is far from stock now...
Z1 dropoff 2003 eta (euro model)
Time Z control FR pedals
XT mechs
XT discs
Raceface Deus stem
Goodridge hydro lines.
Selle Italia Flite TransAlp (1993model).

My next upgrade is going to be an Enduro SX frame, a pair of either Raceface Atlas Xtype cranks or Middleburn RS7 ISIS and an FSA Pig DH-Pro headset, and XM321 rims with hope or middleburn hubs. By the way the middleburn hubs have 40 engagement points!!!!!!!!

you are buying both?...
Yepp, I'm buying both... Each one has it's purpose and I also wanted to have an extra bike around for my family to ride when they come to visit me in Washington.

Nice...great bikes.

<side topic>

SOUTHEAST....GP.W..L.T.OTL.PTS.GF.GA...HOME......AWAY.....L10
TAMPA BAY.....10..7..1.1...1....16..27.19...5-1-1-1...2-0-0-0...7-1-1-1
ATLANTA.........13..6..3.3...1....16..38.29...3-1-2-0...3-2-1-1...4-3-2-1
FLORIDA.........13..4..7.2...0....10..25.34...1-4-1-0...3-3-1-0...3-7-0-0
CAROLINA.......12..3..5.4...0....10..27.27...2-2-1-0...1-3-3-0...3-3-4-0
WASHINGTON.13..3..9.1...0....07..29.41..2-2-0-0...1-7-1-0...2-8-0-0

GP - Games Played W - Wins
L - Losses OTL - Overtime Losses (worth one point)
PTS - Points GF - Goals For
GA - Goals Against HOME - Home Record
AWAY - Road Record L10 - Record in last ten games



Let's see now we've played 3 games fewer than the Panthers yet have 6 more points and 3 more wins. At least you're not a Caps fan. :D You stinkin' Panthers can smile about something other than having a clean litter box for now.

Note that I mean that last comment in a good natured ribbing kind of way towards a fellow hockey fan (albeit a fan of a cross-state rival), and not in an overtly hostile drunken bar-fight shoot-at-your-kid's-head-when-he-asks-to-borrow-the-car-after-your team-loses (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=1626939) kind of way. Hockey fans UNITE! </sidetopic>

Oh man did you take the bait on this one (make hook out of finger and put in mouth)! No doubt the Panthers are sucking eggs and the Lightning have it going on this year. I was sure you would respond if I even mentioned hockey. :D You will get your chance to gloat on Tuesday night.

Oh man did you take the bait on this one (make hook out of finger and put in mouth)! No doubt the Panthers are sucking eggs and the Lightning have it going on this year. I was sure you would respond if I even mentioned hockey. :D You will get your chance to gloat on Tuesday night.<sidetopic>
I'm sure I will. :D Just look at what happened to the Ice Chickens!

Feel free to PM me H-star on the hockey stuff. As much as I enjoy it I'd rather have that than have this thread die from off topic hijacking.</sidetopic>

Who's got some modifications even in the planning stage?

Who's got some modifications even in the planning stage?
Well, when I get my P.2 I'm planning on also getting a Surly 1x1 fork that I can swap onto it for trials practice. When I purchase my Kona Coiler I'm going to see how much extra it would cost to get a Fox Vanilla RL for the rear shock instead of just the Vanilla R and I'm going to have them put platforms on it instead of clipless. I would also like to have the Hayes Hydraulic brakes swapped out for Hayes Mechanicals so they would match my P.2 and I would be able to swap parts if something breaks. I'll have to see though if that will cost too much more.... I should also be putting my '03 Stumpjumper FSR frame up for sale, not that it's a modification, but I just thought I should mention it.

I rode a Coiler the other day, and all I can say is I love Pro Pedal! I'm not sure you'd need a lockout on the Coiler, unless you plan on doing road miles or racing. So much less bob than my Dawg, with more travel (but also more weight).

So as far as future upgrades for my Dawg, a Fox Float RL with Pro Pedal, a Fox Talas R to replace my (scratched stanchion) Bomber MXCs, and maybe a new wheelset.

I rode a Coiler the other day, and all I can say is I love Pro Pedal! I'm not sure you'd need a lockout on the Coiler, unless you plan on doing road miles or racing.

The only reason I want the lockout is that it can get a bit difficult riding my bike to the trails closeby if I don't lock out my rear shock. The hills are killers... Maybe though I'll try out the regular Fox Vanilla R to see how well that pro-pedal stuff works first... Thanks for the info.!

woohoo, I crashed the other day, and broke the bike more than myself. A friend is letting me buy his Jr. T from him for 4 bills, having a new wheelset built, Shimano XT onto Alex Supra Sigma rims, 14g spokes, Avid ultimate brake levers( what can I say I like the CNC'd look) and possibly a new crankset looking at the raceface BB crankset combo they have on pricepoint.