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Sombody loves a bit of carbon fibreBreamy said:
. Imo a good bike needs ODI lock-on grips to make it complete 
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an integreated headset? what were you thinking? .
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The pictures were straight after build so yes its clean, just had my first proper ride on it and its very nice, very rapid and surprisingly compliant in the rough stuff, was a tad worried after riding full suss for so many years that it would be too harsh, but it isnt at all 
They only take integrated headsets, which are A) much less prone to getting grimed up and B) much lighter than a standard headset, a fair few newer frames seem to be going the integrated route (Pace RC303, new maxlights, vipers, various scott frames).Cant say i can tell any difference between it and the chris king on the fsr.
As for weight, I'm not really sure but I'd expect with the build it would be very low 20's at the most....and price....lets just say I wouldnt like to add up the RRP on the component list
Oh and take my advice, if your riding this weekend wear sunscreen! I've got the harshest sunburn to my damn face! didnt even notice untill I got home
Sean
They only take integrated headsets, which are A) much less prone to getting grimed up and B) much lighter than a standard headset, a fair few newer frames seem to be going the integrated route (Pace RC303, new maxlights, vipers, various scott frames).Cant say i can tell any difference between it and the chris king on the fsr.
As for weight, I'm not really sure but I'd expect with the build it would be very low 20's at the most....and price....lets just say I wouldnt like to add up the RRP on the component list
Oh and take my advice, if your riding this weekend wear sunscreen! I've got the harshest sunburn to my damn face! didnt even notice untill I got home
Sean
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I could have Breamy and was originally intending to but theres 2 reasons I went with the import, firstly I got it for 200 quid less than it costs here (600 rather than 800) and secondly the ones here are covered in a thick gloss laquer, I prefer a matt finish personally!
Yeh its an X0, I'll break down the spec.
Giant 06 XTC Composite - Team graphics.
06 Reba Race with Poploc
FSA Headset
Answer Carbonlite bars
FSA 115 Stem
Thomson Elite post
SLR XC Saddle
Magura Marta SL 06 brakes.
FSA K-Force MegaExo cranks
Specialites TA Chainrings
FSA Alloy Torx Chainring bolts
Xpedo Mountainforce TiTi Pedals
SRAM X0 Rear mech
SRAM X0 Trigger shifters
Tranfil Flying Snake cables and outers
XTR Cassette 11-32
KMC X9SL Chain Titanium Nitride coating
DT Swiss 240S Hubs front and rear
DT Revolution spokes
Mavic XC717 Disc Rims
Michelin Latex tubes
Schwalbe Nobby Nic front
Schwalbe Racing Ralph rear.
Phew, I could probably find all the prices but really cant be bothered! (or is that I dont really want to know)
Sean
Giant 06 XTC Composite - Team graphics.
06 Reba Race with Poploc
FSA Headset
Answer Carbonlite bars
FSA 115 Stem
Thomson Elite post
SLR XC Saddle
Magura Marta SL 06 brakes.
FSA K-Force MegaExo cranks
Specialites TA Chainrings
FSA Alloy Torx Chainring bolts
Xpedo Mountainforce TiTi Pedals
SRAM X0 Rear mech
SRAM X0 Trigger shifters
Tranfil Flying Snake cables and outers
XTR Cassette 11-32
KMC X9SL Chain Titanium Nitride coating
DT Swiss 240S Hubs front and rear
DT Revolution spokes
Mavic XC717 Disc Rims
Michelin Latex tubes
Schwalbe Nobby Nic front
Schwalbe Racing Ralph rear.
Phew, I could probably find all the prices but really cant be bothered! (or is that I dont really want to know
)Sean
Yeh I'm suprised how good the rebas are, a real bargain, I hated the Fox Talas I had before them, these have endless adjustment and I forget their even there when riding which is a good thing.
We ride all over, http://www.treadsmtb.co.uk is a local club I'm a member of, most local (ish) rides are woburn sands, harleston firs etc, with fairly regular trips to wales.
I have a place very close to me though which I ride everyday, its a country park in irchester (FNSS race series hold a race there in the summer), its not big but if you know where to look there are some nice trails and its nice to have on your doorstep.
We ride all over, http://www.treadsmtb.co.uk is a local club I'm a member of, most local (ish) rides are woburn sands, harleston firs etc, with fairly regular trips to wales.
I have a place very close to me though which I ride everyday, its a country park in irchester (FNSS race series hold a race there in the summer), its not big but if you know where to look there are some nice trails and its nice to have on your doorstep.
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