XCrazy wrote:

Shayler wrote:Hey Guys,
Just got myself a 2010 gary fisher hifi delux any idea on the cheapist and best way to shread a few pounds off the boy? also the bars seem very wide 2" wider than my anthem bars and have a big sweep backwards would anyone advise to run straights? if not what would be the best to run? i thort maybe changing the rear cassette as it is a 970 to a 990 would this be a good idea? it has x7 shifters and x9 rear deraileur i just dont want to spend a fortune on it just easy ways to shread pounds really! did think of running tubeless in tyres as the rims are tubeless ready but again is this a wise move?

thanks for your input

Ben

Post a current build list, hopefully I'll be able to put my weight weenie knowledge to some sensible use

sweet here it is

Shifters SRAM X.7
Front Derailleur Shimano SLX Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur SRAM X.9
Cassette Sram PG970 11-34 9spd
Bottom Bracket Shimano Press Fit
Chain sram 971
Wheels Bontrager Alloy, Shimano M525SL hubs, Bontrager Duster 29 rims, 32h, tubeless ready
Tires Bontrager XDX 29x2.1, 120 TPI, aramid bead, tubeless ready
Crank Set Shimano FC-M542, Hollowtech arms, 44/32/22
Saddle Bontrager Race
Seatpost Bontrager Race, 6061 aluminum shaft
Handlebar Bontrager Race Lite Bigger Sweep, 690mm width, 17d backsweep, OS
Grips Bontrager Race Lite
Stem Bontrager Race Lite OS, 7d rise, 31.8mm clamp
Pedals Custom Crank Bros Candy C w/cleats
Headset FSA 57 Orbits, E2 1-1/8"-1-1/2", semi-integrated, cartridge bearings
Brakeset Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc, 185mm front/ 160mm rear rotors

much you want to spend?

If I was going to do that myself I would go for

XO Carbon shifters
XO Rear Derailleur
Fulcrum Red Metal 29 XLR UST Disc Wheels
Maxxis Aspen Tyres
Formula R1 Brakes

That would make a bit of an improvement and would work with my fat arse and my budget. If I was going to blow the budget totally, maybe some custom wheels, XX Groupset and FSA K-Force Crankset.


Then again, if I was going to spend all that coin I would probably go for a Superfly Carbon.

if it was my bike

XT Cassette
Replace the crankset with a lighter one (I'd buy FSA, but I'm biased)

After that I'd be looking at getting new wheels, my thoughts;

Hope Pro II hubs on Stans 355 29er rims, or maybe a set of the Stans ZTR hubs on the same 355 29er rims

oh and with the bar, make sure that it isn't fully swept back, a flat bar with a large sweep is meat to be rolled up so that the bar has a position like a riser bar (With back sweep and up-sweep

a couple weeks ago i was quoted $650 for a 29er hope/stans combo. good price?

bigJIMMY wrote:a couple weeks ago i was quoted $650 for a 29er hope/stans combo. good price?

Unless pricing on Hope / Stans has got a whole lot cheaper, thats a good price as far as I can tell

bigJIMMY wrote:a couple weeks ago i was quoted $650 for a 29er hope/stans combo. good price?

Is that in nz? the pro2s alone at rrp would be close to that figure

yip that's in nz. i don't like the idea of buying wheels overseas.

Wobbler wrote:

bigJIMMY wrote:a couple weeks ago i was quoted $650 for a 29er hope/stans combo. good price?

Is that in nz? the pro2s alone at rrp would be close to that figure

looks like some shop mixed up w/s and rrp

i just spent more than that on a hope/stans wheelset. and i don't pay retail.

That wasn't a 'per wheel' price you were quoted BigJIMMY?

i an't that stupid russ.

Nah - talking about the guy at the shop. I won't name the place, but I was quoted a single wheel price for a set of Crossmax wheels a couple years ago.

yip pro hook ups. you're so witty

i shall be buying them if the 29er route is the one i end up going for with the next bike.
as i have non idea on prices for 29er wheels, i asked the masses, it looks like it is a good price then