This is the first "complete bike" I've purchsed since 2005. It's a ton of fun. Short stays, snappy, 2:1 rear suspension leverage ratio is incredibly plush for a big guy like myself.
Frame:
7005 aluminum all tubes, over-sized cartridge bearing pivots, fully-active mp2 platform design, 100mm travel Float R shock with 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork/Headset:
Rock Shox Domain 302 U-Turn, 35mm stanchions, external rebound damping adjustor, Maxle 20mm axle, 115-160mm travel.
Zero-Stack internal cup, threadless, 20mm shim stack, 1 1/8” headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Hone 22/32/BG
e.13 SuperCharger bash guard
Pedals:
Crank Brother's Candy-C
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SRAM Powerglide 950, 9-speed, 11-32 Cassette
KMC Z9000 Chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Deore XT Shadow mid-cage rear and SLX 34.9mm top pull front derailleurs
Shimano Deore XT Shadow mid-cage rear and SLX 34.9mm top pull front shifters
Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB Pure V Race saddle with black diamond cover & corners
Thomson Elite layback 31.6x410mm
Brakes:
Hayes Stroker Ryde hydraulic disc brakes with V8 front & V7 rear rotors
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex SX-44 eyeletted rims, Formula 20mm thru-axle front & Formula DC32 sealed rear disc hub, WTB 14g stainless steel spokesShimano M475 rear disc hubs, WTB 14g stainless steel spokes
Kenda 2.35 Nevegal Kevlar DTC
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex SX-44 eyeletted rims, Formula 20mm thru-axle front & Formula DC32 sealed rear disc hub, WTB 14g stainless steel spokesShimano M475 rear disc hubs, WTB 14g stainless steel spokes
Kenda 2.35 Nevegal Kevlar DTC
More Info:
I've dropped it from 36.25lbs to 34.25lbs only spending $48. It pedals 100% better now that I've ditched a 1.5lbs of rotating weight and added longer crank arms and seatpost.
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
It was initially my goal to drop the bike to somewhere around 31#. After much consideration, I've decided this isn't possible if I want to retain the durability of a slopestyle rig with a 6" travel fork. I'm pretty happy with it as it sits and could probably only get it down to around 32lbs w/o killing what it is. (this would entail buying a fork and wheelset though...so I'm happy with 34#)
Added by chelboed. Last updated about 11 years ago.
As of about 11 years ago, chelboed has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
2 Comments
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max5480 says:
super sick looking ride! i had a jamis dakar once and it rocked it.
Posted almost 13 years ago
chelboed says:
I had an XLT back in 2006. Loved it. This 2:1 ratio on the Parker though...love it! The XLT's 5" of travel couldn't hold a candle to the Parker's 4" of travel.
Posted almost 13 years ago