Mountain Biking - Specialized SX, final build...pics ;)

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math2p14
05-17-04, 11:21 AM
Hi all,

Finally i have completed the buildup on my SX as i wanted it. I got a new wheelset and tires, Sun MTX rims, Hope hubs, DT supercomp spokes, Nokian NBX 2.3DH tires. Basically i added 1pound on each wheel, but i didnt realise that while riding. What i realized though is that i can climb and descend much more stuff than i used to. Here are some pics.

BTW i am thinking of turning to the dark side...by getting a Lemond road bike.... in order to improve my pedalling, and to help myself quit smoking....

math2p14
05-17-04, 11:22 AM
wheel detail,

33mm wide, uber strong, 640gr, welded (like an arrow rim weld), pimp decals.
math2p14
05-17-04, 11:23 AM
And a little hub :D:D:D:D

a2psyklnut
05-17-04, 11:56 AM
Me gusta mucho amigo!

Nice! Man I should buy one of those! Wait, ......I did!

L8R
math2p14
05-17-04, 12:16 PM
here is the guide for the front mech a2.
a2psyklnut
05-17-04, 12:18 PM
O.k., Mind didn't come with one of those!

Now, where is your 2nd boss??

L8R
a2psyklnut
05-17-04, 12:19 PM
Math, got your PM, I follow you know!

Thanks
L8R
math2p14
05-17-04, 12:19 PM
My bad, i dont have a second boss, only the one near the headtube, then i got a straight cable coming directly to this plastic guide. In other words, i got outers only from shifter to first boss.
iamlucky13
05-17-04, 11:14 PM
Ok, I was already drooling from the heshey's bar...

The head angle looks pretty steep on that ride in the first picture. Is that the way the bike is or is that just perspective?
math2p14
05-18-04, 01:26 AM
I think its just the picture, the HA is 69deg
cryptid01
05-18-04, 10:09 AM
Nice ride, and the only one I would currently consider as a replacement for my MAX FSR. The Specialized website claims 4.5 inches of rear travel...is this a legitimate figure?

What is MSRP on that frame?
math2p14
05-18-04, 10:48 AM
Nice ride, and the only one I would currently consider as a replacement for my MAX FSR. The Specialized website claims 4.5 inches of rear travel...is this a legitimate figure?

What is MSRP on that frame?


Yes the 4.5" is real and legit. As for the msrp, it is quoted on the US specialized site.
iamlucky13
05-18-04, 11:47 AM
I think its just the picture, the HA is 69deg.

Perfect. BTW, those are some pretty hubs
a2psyklnut
05-18-04, 11:50 AM
MSRP is $1,100 or $1,200, can't remember, however, I just bought one off of eBay for $550, barely used!

L8R
math2p14
05-18-04, 01:34 PM
MSRP is $1,100 or $1,200, can't remember, however, I just bought one off of eBay for $550, barely used!

L8R

Any of these prices = worth every penny for me.
Raiyn
05-18-04, 11:39 PM
MSRP is $1,100 or $1,200, can't remember, however, I just bought one off of eBay for $550, barely used!

L8RAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGHHH! Words can't begin to describe how much you suck Vic! Can't wait to see it though.