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yeah idk, i dont know if a 10 spd is just that much more, i doubt it. i didnt get it but ill need a new one soon anyways so ill have to start looking for a cheaper one or some deals online or something.

 

cool, ill have to see what the one he had was, i know it was sram, im guessing it was a hollow pin, i didnt look at it since they fixed it, i have a 10% off coupon back at school so ill probably just wait for then haha

 

Here's what looks like the base model:

Carbon rear triangle saves 400 grams over the previous alloy version
• Revised front triangle saves 300 grams over the previous version
• New carbon upper link to increase stiffness.
• Co-molded aluminium hardware on upper pivot and bottom bracket - no bonding
• Forged aluminum lower link with recessed grease ports
• Indexed, 157-millimeter rear axle spacing for easier wheel installation
• New integrated fork bumpers with cable guide
• Direct mount rear derailleur hanger
• Two travel settings: 10 inches (254mm) or 8.5 inches (216mm)
• Total frame weight: 7.9 pounds (3.6 kg) M size, Fox DHX RC4 shock
• MSRP: DHX $3,499 USD | VIVID $3,599 USD

Still a respectable DH bike at a reasonable price.

 

This is the best thing to do. Carrying an extra link or three isn't a bad idea as long as it's from your current model chain though I'd rather just deal with the chain tool.

 

I dont know if this is going to work but it did last night when I pulled apic off the net. This is my comparison on the Santa Cruz. This is the Niner WFO9, I priced a couple out with all kinds of components, it I have got a couple setups in the $5500 area. I demoed this bike and it is awesome, travel for days... I liked it and if I could ever push this bike and ride the h#$% out of it I would.

 

Hey it worked!!!!

 

idk if you meant that your comparing the niner to the v10c but thats definitely not apples to apples. a more apples to apples comparison would probably be the santa cruz tallboy LT versus the niner

 

http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-CN-HG94-MTB-10-Speed-Chain

From your post I got that you need 10spd chain. Anyway they also have some decent deals on other 10spd drivetrain components atm. Also check Pricepoint.com.

 

cool thanks for posting that

 

I have always been a fan of SRAM for drivetrain components. They are so much cheaper than Shimano especially if you find them on eBay, with light use or something. I have done that quite a bit, because it's something that's going to break, as you had happen, or wear out inevitably. It's not like a handlebar or saddle where it's worth spending the money to save grams.

Also, I never carry master links, but I do carry the two-piece breakaway pins that are used to re-link a broken chain. Pushing an existing pin back in has never held up for longer than a few miles on my bikes.

 

np.

Actually if you are ok spending your originally quoted $70 and to qualify for free shipping which is over $50, looks like you can get some spare parts for cheap in adition to the XT chain.

Add SLX 10spd cassette on sale for $30 and an SLX 10spd front derailleur for $10 and keep them as spare parts and be still below $70. How about Deore 10spd cranks with BB for $40? Of course these may be lower spec or different riding style than what you have or need. I just got carried away with the shopping cart and sales here.

 

No just a good GH bike, the SC tallboy LT is nice, never rode it. I would say the V10C is in a class all by itself.

 

ohh okay, i thought you were comparing them against each other

 

no like I said the SC is in a class of its own. I was trying to put up a better choice for a lot less. I did ride the WFO9 and it was amazing. Like a caddie over rocks and bumps

 

PM'd you back man.

 

ohhh i see, yeah that niner is probably a good do it all bike, one of the guys i rode with says he tried a giant trance x 29er and he said its probably one of the most versatile bikes hes ever ridden, he said it is a different style to ride compared to a 26er though.

 

PM received........

 

It was weird as I written it up before after I demoed the WFO9, the front tire is really out far that made tight turns comfortable to make. Didnt take much movement to tackle twisties and tight turns.

 

FINALLY got this thing done today.

If you guys remember I got my hands on this frame 2 months ago:




As of today, she's finally finished:



build specs:
2012 Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon (medium frame)

-2012 Fox 36 180 Float Kashima - white
-Fox DHX RC4 Kashima w/RCS titanium coil spring
-Chris King Inset 5 headset in gold
-Easton Havoc Carbon 35mm/800mm wide bar
-Easton Havoc 35mm clamp stem
-Shimano XTR left front derailleur 2spd shifter
-Shimano XTR right rear derailleur 10spd shifter
-Shimano XTR 10spd rear derailleur w/Shadow Plus (long cage)
-Shimano XTR 10spd 11-36T cassette
-Shimano XTR 10spd chain
-Shimano XTR front & rear brake set (trail version)
-Shimano XT Ice Tech 203mm front rotor / 180mm rear rotor
-Shimano SLX 2 spd front derailleur
-Shimano Saint M810-2 dual ring(36T/22T) crankset w/170mm crank arms
-MRP LRP chainguide & bash guard - white
-Thomson Masterpiece seatpost
-WTB Silverado Carbon saddle - white
-ODI Troy Lee white grips w/gold ODI clamps
-Azonic 420 pedals - white
-custom Enve AM rims laced with white DT Swiss Aerolite spokes to gold Chris King hubs


Going to put clear frame protective tape on the cable rub areas and install my Push Industries upper link on the DHX RC4---then hit the trails to dial her in ASAP! Those Enve's I brought over from my old black Nomad carbon.

happy riding guys!

 

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