Quote from: Jar_head on May 23, 2018, 04:05:23 PM
In November we will expect addition to the family 

Congratulations!
Although I have to admit that the first time I read that, I thought you meant a new bike. Hehehe.

Quote from: tripleDot on May 23, 2018, 11:55:03 PM

Quote from: Jar_head on May 23, 2018, 04:05:23 PM
In November we will expect addition to the family 

Congratulations!
Although I have to admit that the first time I read that, I thought you meant a new bike. Hehehe.

Thank you!

New saddle (custom made Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio) and I managed to ride a few times    It's time for some new tires.. Think I will go for the (old) S-works Fast Traks. I already rode them and I liked it, easy to set up tubeless and the tire doesn't sweat like the Schwalbe's.

Have you looked at Maxxis Aspens? I'm running 2.1 EXO TR's, good tyre volume and super fast rolling and had no issues with grip with the minimal tread. Set up tubeless very easy.

Quote from: Rick64 on August 08, 2018, 04:50:26 AM
Have you looked at Maxxis Aspens? I'm running 2.1 EXO TR's, good tyre volume and super fast rolling and had no issues with grip with the minimal tread. Set up tubeless very easy.

No, I didn't... What's the weight? 

I've been running the 2.25 Aspen EXO/TR on my 062 SS this year and I'm super happy with them. Weight was at the claimed weight of 645g. Definitely fast rolling and more traction than you would expect. They are mounted up to Crest MK3 rims an inner width of 23mm if that matters.

2.1 weighed 610g, my hookless carbon rims are also 23mm internal width. As bxcc said its an awesome tyre, my 2.0 ThunderBurt addix lite skins spun up faster and weighted 460g but the Aspens are faster rolling, higher volume and just out perform them. My change to Ikons for the winter...

You didn't liked the rocket ron?
Fast track it's only 60tpi, correct?

What size is your Workswell frame and how tall are you?  How does the frame handle?  Is it a raceworthy rig?  How does it handle?  This was on my list until I saw the Trident Thrust frame.  I have yet to build it up.  Thanks.  Oh, by the way were you a Marine?

Quote from: moshinho on August 22, 2018, 06:13:22 AM
You didn't liked the rocket ron?
Fast track it's only 60tpi, correct?

No I don't like the Rons anymore.. I went now with the Fast Traks S-Works, but the old ones.

Quote from: huskydriver on August 27, 2018, 04:02:38 AM
What size is your Workswell frame and how tall are you?  How does the frame handle?  Is it a raceworthy rig?  How does it handle?  This was on my list until I saw the Trident Thrust frame.  I have yet to build it up.  Thanks.  Oh, by the way were you a Marine?

My frame is 17 " or Medium. I'm 172 cm. For me the frame handles well. Could go a bit faster around corners.. but good enough for me.

No, I wasn't a Marine.. Why?

Quote from: Jar_head on September 09, 2018, 11:31:14 AM
No I don't like the Rons anymore.. I went now with the Fast Traks S-Works, but the old ones.

I'm on Ron's the whole year, mostly by habit than being a fan... what is better with the Fast Tracks ?
And why the old ones ?

Quote from: carbonazza on September 10, 2018, 04:07:30 AM

Quote from: Jar_head on September 09, 2018, 11:31:14 AM
No I don't like the Rons anymore.. I went now with the Fast Traks S-Works, but the old ones.

I'm on Ron's the whole year, mostly by habit than being a fan... what is better with the Fast Tracks ?
And why the old ones ?

The Fast Traks do not "sweat" like the Rons. I think the old Fast Traks are lighter than the newer ones.


Update on my bikes: I was lucky to get a Specialized Epic FSR S-Works 2012 in good condition.
Except the graphics I really like the frame, that's why I decided to get rid of the paint. That saved ~140 grams. The rear shock was damaged and is currently at service.
The bike will be around 9000 grams with a chiner wheelset using my old hubs (25 mm inner width, 1250 grams) build in Germany. I also changed the brakes for Shimano XTR 9000. The linkage will be anodized in stainless steel look or black. The blue decals were applied as a test and will be replaced by a lighter blue that matches my saddle.
The workswell frame is for sale, so if anyone is interested in a great frame, please let me know.

Some pictures:

Quote from: Jar_head on January 22, 2019, 02:45:15 AM
...I decided to get rid of the paint. That saved ~140 grams

So it is not a legend that paint is quite heavy compared to the frame weight.
Do you take into account a varnish that you may have added after ?
How did you remove the paint ? Did it take a long time ?

Quote from: carbonazza on January 22, 2019, 04:46:14 AM

Quote from: Jar_head on January 22, 2019, 02:45:15 AM
...I decided to get rid of the paint. That saved ~140 grams

So it is not a legend that paint is quite heavy compared to the frame weight.
Do you take into account a varnish that you may have added after ?
How did you remove the paint ? Did it take a long time ?

140 grams total including a layer of matte clear coat. Without that, 155 grams would have been saved. The frame weighs 1670 grams including all bolts, washers, bearings and the derailleur hanger. The brain shock adds about 400 grams.

This time, I removed it not by myself. But the guy used a blade to scratch it off. Maybe 10 to 15 hours of work.