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RS VR6

Re: CS-041
« Reply #60 on: July 08, 2015, 03:57:22 AM »
Quote from: cnoble87 on July 08, 2015, 02:35:10 AM
Looks good, what are the axles like? are they're replaced with a lighter option from carbon-ti or similar?

Someone posted this link on MTBR: http://www.extralite.com/Products/Black%20Lock.htm

The China frames typically use the Shimano E-Thru rear axle.
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d34n

Re: CS-041
« Reply #61 on: July 15, 2015, 03:38:06 PM »
Have you put any parts on this frame? I'm curious to see it being built up.
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TedS123

Re: CS-041
« Reply #62 on: July 15, 2015, 09:00:19 PM »
It's coming along slowly...

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Carbon_Dude

Re: CS-041
« Reply #63 on: July 19, 2015, 09:06:32 AM »
Looking good TedS123, I like the general design of the CS-041.  The junction between the top tube, seat stays, and seat tube looks like a robust design.  I also like the curved reinforcing tube at the top of the seat tube, which allows for a lower top tube while still providing good strength.
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cmh

Re: CS-041
« Reply #64 on: July 20, 2015, 09:35:48 AM »
Quote from: RS VR6 on July 08, 2015, 03:57:22 AM
Quote from: cnoble87 on July 08, 2015, 02:35:10 AM
Looks good, what are the axles like? are they're replaced with a lighter option from carbon-ti or similar?

Someone posted this link on MTBR: http://www.extralite.com/Products/Black%20Lock.htm

The China frames typically use the Shimano E-Thru rear axle.

I was going to get one of these for my wife's bike to save some weight, and since we rarely pull the front wheel off. (bike fits in the Element fully assembled) and then found out they're ~$100 for what is a large aluminum bolt. Yikes.
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RS VR6

Re: CS-041
« Reply #65 on: July 20, 2015, 02:08:36 PM »
^^Fox and Rock Shox have a lightweight front axle. Fox has the Kabolt and RS has the Maxle Stealth. Both are around 45usd. No quick realease. You'll have to use a 6mm hex wrench.
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cmh

Re: CS-041
« Reply #66 on: July 20, 2015, 07:52:55 PM »
Quote from: RS VR6 on July 20, 2015, 02:08:36 PM
^^Fox and Rock Shox have a lightweight front axle. Fox has the Kabolt and RS has the Maxle Stealth. Both are around 45usd. No quick realease. You'll have to use a 6mm hex wrench.

Oh cool, good info, thank you! Didn't know about that one.
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Sjon7283

Re: CS-041
« Reply #67 on: July 29, 2015, 12:59:50 PM »
Can u give us an update? I'm realy curious ;-)
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TedS123

Re: CS-041
« Reply #68 on: July 29, 2015, 10:22:14 PM »
Sorry - work, family, and vacation have kept the progress slow.  I've gotten all the cables routed, now (F & R derailleurs, rear brake), and the internal routing worked well. There's a tight bend in the housing run to the rear derailleur, but it should be ok. Also had to find fittings for my rear brake, since I had to disconnect the line to route it through the frame. I'll try to post another picture soon.

Ted
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TedS123

Re: CS-041
« Reply #69 on: August 06, 2015, 10:15:14 PM »
Finally just about finished. Need to have the rear brake bled after running the line through the frame. Also need to add some oil to the air chamber of the fork after adjusting the travel from 80 to100 mm.  This isn't a super low-weight build - most of the parts were moved over from my old Gary Fisher X-Cal. The crank, rear hub & spokes, and shift cables are really the only new parts. Pics to follow...
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TedS123

Re: CS-041
« Reply #70 on: August 06, 2015, 10:18:40 PM »
Pics...
« Last Edit: August 07, 2015, 04:56:22 AM by MTB2223 »
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carbonazza

Re: CS-041
« Reply #71 on: August 07, 2015, 04:42:41 AM »
It looks very nice!
How does it ride compared to your previous bike?
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TedS123

Re: CS-041
« Reply #72 on: August 07, 2015, 05:46:39 AM »
I haven't had it outside yet - just finished last night. Hopefully this weekend I'll get a chance to try it out.
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d34n

Re: CS-041
« Reply #73 on: August 07, 2015, 01:48:39 PM »
Looking good. Sure makes the 29 wheels look extra big.
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Carbon_Dude

Re: CS-041
« Reply #74 on: August 10, 2015, 01:42:53 PM »
Quote from: d34n on August 07, 2015, 01:48:39 PM
Looking good. Sure makes the 29 wheels look extra big.

Totally agree with that!
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2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
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2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA
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