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flag Rattsl
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 at 9:39 Quote
Sounds cool, the 2.4 is more for traction and all that but I really like the width. The smallest I'll go is 2.2 for the front, but I like the wider front bit to run less air. about 20psi
flag MD1975
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 at 14:40 Quote
Rattsl wrote:
Sounds cool, the 2.4 is more for traction and all that but I really like the width. The smallest I'll go is 2.2 for the front, but I like the wider front bit to run less air. about 20psi


I do the same, I'm in TX too and in the Houston area it never really gets to cold to ride. But, I have used a wider tire up front since my BMX days, and it works well for turns. You really can take them tighter IMO with that wider tire up front.
flag Rattsl
Posted: Apr 17, 2010 at 23:47 Quote
Revive.


So I am sitting at this build currently.

Frame- 08 Fuel EX8
Fork-Fox Float RL 130mm
Wheels- Bontrager Race
Cassette- Sram PG980
Chain- KMC 9
Guide- Gamut G25
Chainring-Blackspire Pro 34t
Tires-Specialized Fast Trak 2.20
Stans tubeless
Shock-Fox Float RP2
Derailleur-Sram X9
Shifter- Sram X9
Bar-Specialized Enduro
Stem-Easton EA30
Grips- Lizard Skins Peaty graphite
Brakes-Juicy 5
Post-Bontrager Race
Saddle- Specialized Phenom SL Ti
Pedals- CB Acid 2
Cranks- Shimano LX Raw
Headset- CC S1
Skewers- Salsa

Comes out to 27.5lbs.
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flag tacobell123
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 at 0:07 Quote
getting some elixir cr mags should drop some weight and improve braking in modulation and power
flag Rattsl
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 at 0:10 Quote
I was thinking of a E13 DH Guidering later when I finish this ring. But, brakes I won't change till I get new wheels.

My goal is about 25lbs with a strong build.
flag tacobell123
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 at 0:18 Quote
Dt ex 5.1 onto like dt 240 hubs would be a light wheelset, I ordered dt ex 5.1 onto hope pro 2s should be here next week
flag Rattsl
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 at 0:21 Quote
240's would be Drool But....sooooooo expenisive.
flag tacobell123
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 at 0:26 Quote
yeah . I think christiaan built a sub 1700g wheelset
flag Rattsl
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 at 0:28 Quote
tacobell123 wrote:
yeah . I think christiaan built a sub 1700g wheelset

240's on 5.1's are DT 1750's are they not?
flag mr-wilson
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 at 6:33 Quote
Called EX500's now but yes 240 hubs and the EX rims are used on the 1750.

 


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