V-10 V10 at Huge Thanks to Eric @ Eastside Cycles in Kitchener in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada - photo by comacruz

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Sean115 (Mar 12, 2010 at 11:30)

my ano build is not light cause i was on a budget. kiran has a powdercoat large frame w/ way lighter components and his is still 39. My goal is to get it to a little over 38. But I haven't heard of many large frames getting under 38. I could be wrong

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 11:34)

I just took a peek at your bike and it can definitely make it into the low 38s. You do have a nice build already though.

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konascott15 (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:42)

Good lord, that is sick. I love it dude!!

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:44)

Thanks. It turned out better than I thought it would.

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Dembs (Mar 4, 2010 at 8:43)

That's breath taking.:o I want bike like this, and it's ligher than my Bullit.I want V10 when I'll be building up dh bike. Smile

Loving your build.

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Sean115 (Mar 12, 2010 at 13:15)

ya velcro is needed. im running the same tire set up as you but not tubeless. some schwalbe xc tires are coming in the mail that should lighten it up, along with the x.9 shifter kit. possibly tubeless in the future. how expensive is it to switch to tubeless?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 13:19)

XC tires or tubes? Switching to tubeless is pretty cheap for the ghetto version. 20" bmx tube and a bottle of stans = $20 roughly.

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samjam (Mar 7, 2010 at 2:05)

easily the best V10 i have seen....saw this a few days ago but didnt quite have the words to justify it's beauty...i still dont but surely this was created by the MTB God's...dont know how you could live in all that snow when that beast is parked up in your "man cave".

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 7, 2010 at 2:42)

Trust me I'm trying to get away from the snow, I think the wife is starting to come around.

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samjam (Mar 8, 2010 at 0:15)

sweet...house next door is still for sale mate lol.

it really is a lovely bike

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smike (Mar 3, 2010 at 19:34)

Wow, it's finally done! Now the torture of waiting to ride it. And how did you get yours 2.5 pounds lighter than mine? Is the V10 frame that light? My specs are not too far from yours...

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 19:40)

No idea on the weight of your frame but there's scale shots of mine in my weight album.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 19:50)

Almost 1/2 a pound difference between our pedals. I'm also tubeless, small ano frame, much shorter shock and spring, slightly lighter brake setup, lighter cassette by about 100g (looks like you have the PG 970 DH), your supertacky/3C tires are a bit heavier, slightly lighter chainguide and ring. But then again you saved weight with the WC and probably the I-Beam setup.

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smike (Mar 3, 2010 at 21:16)

Yeah I figured it'd be the sum of all those parts... crazy how it all adds up.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 12:41)

Final pre Ti Spring weight s 36.88 lbs. Sold the Formulas and swapped over the Elixir CR Carbons from my Nomad. Ti spring is on it's way.

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Sean115 (Mar 12, 2010 at 12:50)

Thanks man, im in the process of getting a lighter headset, better/lighter brakes, and possibly the i-fly post and saddle. money is getting low tho. maybe ti spring eventually when i win the lottery

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 13:04)

It does get pricey doesn't it. Looks like you're running tubes. You can get away with Maxxis Welter Weight tubes, if you're not already running a lighter tube. It's a cheap weight savings and can easily be swapped back to a DH tube if need be. I do run mine tubeless though. Another cheap weight savings would be velcro chainstay protector.

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Sean115 (Mar 12, 2010 at 13:23)

ha i might try out the ghetto version. cause tubeless rims are expensive. xc tubes, not tires. their pretty light. only like 400g for both i think. compared to the 1.5lb dh tubes im running now

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 13:29)

Those tubes will save you a ton of weight right there and in the right spot. Your bike is going to roll much better. Tubeless is the way to go though.

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SkiRacer (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:43)

Pipes, You have my vote for nicest V10 on earth.

Damn your good at color matching!

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 12:40)

Thanks, I think I lucked out with the different shades of blue working well together.

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wavo (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:59)

Oh yea,
7 comments in 15 minutes, Pipes is a busy guy Razz

Super nice, like the blue highlights.
Gotta wait for the snow to melt now Frown

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:25)

Unfortunately, yes.

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yuneek (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:00)

whow.. bloody marvellous! this might be the first bike pic to become POD ^^
what about the spokes? painted?

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Toll (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:20)

I9

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fferreiraleite (Mar 4, 2010 at 6:02)

Amazing!!!

Does the fact that you're riding tubeless explain such a small weight?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 6:14)

It does help.

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andytheaussie (Mar 3, 2010 at 21:54)

classic. been looking forward to seeing this bad-boy built and it doesn't disappoint.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 4:18)

Thanks, It's been a long time coming. Hopefully the snow will melt soon.

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seraph (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:46)

Almost pro, but your tire info isn't lined up with the valve stems. I wish I was joking, but I automatically notice these things thanks to years and years of wrenching at high-end shops.

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avery25 (Mar 3, 2010 at 21:51)

and it matters.....why? or does it not, and youre still going around satisfying your ego by knowing "Way to much " about bikes?

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seraph (Mar 3, 2010 at 22:46)

Like I said, it only matters to me. Racers often do it so when they get a flat during a race, it's easiest to find the valve stem in order to speed up the process.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 4:16)

I used to do that when I raced XC but when I flatted for DH my race run was over essentially. I hear ya though.

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bodie78 (Mar 4, 2010 at 20:34)

sick ass biker brotherrrrr ride it like you stole it.

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dhdeven (Mar 4, 2010 at 17:45)

What pedals are those?Are they prerunners?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 18:02)

Yep.

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shanewoods123 (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:46)

that looks amazing congratulations on an extremely well built ride

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gridlock (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:05)

That has to be one of the nicest V10s i have ever seen. Good job!

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mr-wilson (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:47)

Hahaha couldn't resist eh?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:48)

Lol, no sir. I still have a few things to do and will hopefully get a shot of it outside tomorrow.

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snickkers Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:44)

SO NICEE

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crs-one (Mar 3, 2010 at 17:44)

Should concentrate the yellow in one area, line up rim and MAXXIS.COM. Sick bicycle though.

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YukonFXrider (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:14)

dam. 36 pounds. my dj bike wieghts more. Great build!!

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seraph (Mar 3, 2010 at 22:46)

That is a really heavy DJ bike you've got there :/

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YukonFXrider (Mar 4, 2010 at 3:08)

yeah, but im a really heavy dude. and i run gears, full brakes, and a steel frame

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seraph (Mar 4, 2010 at 9:44)

I run gears and 2 brakes, but my bike weighs 27 lbs, and I doubt my frame is much lighter than yours.

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YukonFXrider (Mar 4, 2010 at 11:28)

ya i was mostly kidding about the wieght of my bike. it wieghs in at like 32. but still a 29lb dh rig. gnarly.

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seraph (Mar 4, 2010 at 11:33)

Where did the 29 lb figure come from?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 13:49)

I'm not sure where the 29 lbs came from either. Final weight after adding stans and shortening the brake lines is 36.75 lbs (will be adding a Ti spring though). I'm still amazed at the weight.

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seraph (Mar 4, 2010 at 13:55)

Yeah it is a weight to be proud of. My buddy's Driver 8 weighs the same with a Totem Solo Air.

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Sean115 (Mar 12, 2010 at 0:00)

Ya, I didn't realize it was small. I have a large ano, and it's difficult to get lighter than 39.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 0:38)

Considering Koppproduction's Medium ano frame weighs in at essentially the same as my small, I can't see it being that difficult to build a large under 39 lbs. What is your build like?

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4384006/

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nothingsshocking (Mar 4, 2010 at 11:52)

Looks good.....i like those I9's

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cazneaux (Mar 3, 2010 at 21:49)

Holy Shit balls! that may be the sickest V-10 on earth.

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cyberproman (Mar 3, 2010 at 20:25)

what kind of chain is that?

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seraph (Mar 3, 2010 at 22:47)

KMC X9SL I'd guess.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 4:17)

Yep.

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drew-ross (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:40)

looking real good man! Did you weight the complete bike yet?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:54)

36.37 lbs. Take a look at the weight pic I posted.

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drew-ross (Mar 3, 2010 at 19:18)

just saw that picture. Pretty descent.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 19:27)

I was surprised actually. For not being a weight conscious build I am pleased.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 11:13)

Final weight in the new pics is 36.75 lbs (Ti spring to come).

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 12:40)

Final weight yet again is 36.88 lbs. Sold the Formulas and swapped over the Elixir CR Carbons from my Nomad. Ti spring is on it's way.

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drew-ross (Mar 12, 2010 at 19:49)

why'd you get rid of the Formula's?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 19:55)

Was offered a good deal on some Elixir CR Mags for the Nomad. I like and feel comfortable with the Elixir CR Carbons so I moved them to the V-10.

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jut8 Plus (Mar 3, 2010 at 18:35)

totally jealous of this bike! Sick build! I am amazed at 36lbs! Wow!

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 11:12)

Final weight in the new pics is 36.75 lbs (Ti spring to come).

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 12, 2010 at 12:39)

Final weight yet again is 36.88 lbs. Sold the Formulas and swapped over the Elixir CR Carbons from my Nomad. Ti spring is on it's way.

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trickn0l0gy (Mar 4, 2010 at 5:50)

what kind of pedals do you use?

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 6:13)

Twenty6 Prerunners with a Cromo axle.

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trickn0l0gy (Mar 4, 2010 at 6:17)

thanks man! great bike.

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etabs Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 1:45)

awesome bike man. cant wait till mine is done

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 4:19)

I can't wait till yours is done either, it's gonna be sick!

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pbuser102331 Plus (Mar 4, 2010 at 2:53)

Now that i like. Drool

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NORCO222 (Mar 3, 2010 at 20:55)

thats things sick

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patchy95 (Mar 5, 2010 at 8:19)

what bars are they mate

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 5, 2010 at 14:16)

Chromag Fubar OS

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drflatty (Mar 4, 2010 at 0:26)

o so nice!!!

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DRockMac (Mar 15, 2010 at 20:52)

Very nice build, enjoy.

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Sean115 (Mar 10, 2010 at 23:11)

36 lbs??!!! How??

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devin-m (Mar 10, 2010 at 23:18)

pretty easy to imagine, my session 88 is 37.5lbs and i can spot some lighter parts on his bike compared to mine

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Kiran (Mar 11, 2010 at 8:22)

the v10 frame is so much heavier than the session frame.. they don't even compare. its hard to get a v10 to be sub 39. my v10 is about 39 and 1/2 but if i put my parts on a session no doubt it would be low 38s.
it helps that this guy has a small ano v10 frame though.

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comacruz Mod Plus (Mar 11, 2010 at 8:55)

Weight pre Stans was 36.37 lbs as seen in the pic. Fully assembled it is 36.75 lbs. Pretty much all parts have been weighed in my Weight album.

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4673046/

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mr-wilson (Mar 11, 2010 at 9:45)

The current gen V-10.3 aren't that heavy. JWMbike's stock small ano was right around the 37 or 38 mark. Kopproductions (couple posts above I believe) shows frame weight on his profile. Don't think you'll find the Trek and the SC to be all that far apart.

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