24 December 2013

Round 2 - Salsa Carbon Beargrease XX1 2014


Well the XL X9 model went back and correct size landed this time but was the mega bucks XX1 model. Just built it later this afternoon and just what a bike. The frame & fork is like nothing i have ever seen before. The tube diameters are just masssive in comparison to any other carbon frame i have ever owned or seen. All the photos on the web just dont show the true size and shape of the tubes which are a masterpiece. Yes its not mega light compaired to my alu Beargrease but the stiffness is unreal. I swaped a few of the standard parts for my own personal preference and needs a couple more fine tweaks and it will be ready for action. At the moment its weight is 25.11 lbs with standard wheels. With a set of Marge Lites / Hope's it should be nearer to the 24 lbs mark. It will propably be boxing day before i get out on the trails for a spin and see how to compairs to alu beargrease and mukluk. Again a big thank you to Jason @ Westbrook Cycles and Ison for sorting out a replacement bike just before crimbo. Westbrook Cycles have now got 1no Med Carbon Beargrease frameset inc hubs in stock. Give Jason a ring and he will sort you out a deal if your interested.  Below are a few quick photos before it got too dark.  










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