I agree. Personally I'd go with the black coloured cassette. Bike looks really nice though;) 500 USD for the frame is really cheap. Think I paid around 700 when I bought mine. Do you know if it's one sale, or if it's price is just lowered? Also what did you pay for the XX1 setup? Have you been in any situation where you need the 50T?

Really happy with mine too:) I've not been competing in any races though, as this is my first ever season with an XC bike, but I'll probably do some races next year;) I have done quite a lot of riding (and bike washing;P) though.

Here are some photos after my latest drivetrain upgrades. 34T oval ring from Garbaruk, lots of bolt tuning for the rear derailleur (not really new though) and Alligator I-links Mini. Hope you guys like it:)

And here are two pics of the current set-up

Thanks;)

Thanks for the feedback guys;) Really appreciate it. It might be between 6.6 and 6.7kg though. Not 6.6 flat. But like I said; it's going to get even lighter;) Not because it'll actually make me a better rider though, just... you know; because;P

Most 29er forks are in the 650 gram range. Workswell has a 27.5 fork but it's only 10 grams lighter at 640 grams. Even the Niner RDO fork (630g) and ENVE forks (686g) are are in that range. Seeing as the RDO (race day only) fork, which seems to be a very well respected rigid fork, is at 630g, I'm not sure I would feel comfortable saving the extra 100 grams. Especially if it's a generic brand. Here is the Niner RDO if you are interested. Pretty good deal from Jenson right now if you like green.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Forks/Niner-RDO-Carbon-29-Fork?cs=Kermit%20Green

Thanks. Appreciate your input and knowledge. I do have to say though, that it is the house brand of the company selling it here in Norway. And safety is generally considered first priority on everything here, so I wouldn't really feel unsafe using it for my purpose. However I did contact Peter, and he told me that he sells this fork; http://www.xmcarbonspeed.com/Productinfo.asp?f=1286 in a 15x100mm version now, which weights only 515+-10 grams (without the axle I guess)! But this might be a bit too light then maybe? He seems like a guy who really knows his stuff though.

Hi there fellow bikers. I'm wondering if anyone know some 15mm 650B forks around the 550 gram mark (without the axle)? I know about this one http://bikeshop.no/WebPages/Produkt/ProduktInfo.aspx?plid=76849&WebSiteMapNodeID=1001005 (Norwegian bike shop), but they're not in stock until in the middle of March or so, so I'm looking at getting something similar (or exactly the same if anyone knows who makes these) from the web. Anyone with suggestions?