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Post by jonny on Apr 24, 2015 10:05:23 GMT
Just purchased a Whippet Frame. Red and White. Going to try and build a stupidly light long distance XC ride. Think this frames a decent place to start.
Got some Easton Vice Wheels to go on too, decent weight at 1800g for the pair too.
I'll look for some Carbon Rigid Forks too.
This will be a long project, any ideas will be welcome!
I'll post pics of frame once I've collected it.
Excited!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2015 17:13:08 GMT
Sounds good..
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Post by jonny on Apr 25, 2015 9:24:02 GMT
Collecting said Whippet this afternoon!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 17:38:27 GMT
Come on Jonny post some pics up pal
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 17:39:38 GMT
Super lightweight.. Got to be singlespeed!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 17:40:23 GMT
Sure about the rigid forks? for long distance? Unless it's all bridleway/towpath I'd reconsider.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 17:44:52 GMT
Rigid forks would be superb for long distance.
Unless you're doing downhill, I wouldn't worry about reconsidering!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 17:49:28 GMT
Yeah right - remind me of that 30 mile canal ride on the rigids?
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 28, 2015 18:25:21 GMT
Yeah right - remind me of that 30 mile canal ride on the rigids? Yeah but you have jelly arms! Us full rigid riders are double ard barstards |
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Post by jonny on May 1, 2015 10:30:26 GMT
Ha ha! I've had rigid in the past, love the feel of them. I'll post some pics later.
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Post by jonny on May 5, 2015 11:08:20 GMT
   Pace Titanium/Carbon Forks FSA Headset Specialized Stem (this is an old stem from the bottom of my spares box but its way lighter than a Thomson X4 that i've got) |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 11:14:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 13:38:59 GMT
So far, so good. Looks mint.
Are you tempted by carbon stem and seatpost too? I would be for a super lightweight build like yours!
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 14:53:12 GMT
Nice frame! Think My bones are getting too old for a fully rigid now as I can't just ride fire roads either. Even doing the Dog on one rattles my back to pieces now.
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Post by jonny on May 5, 2015 15:40:07 GMT
I'll be having carbon seatpost and bars. Stem I'll wait for, expensive for what they are. I've got Giant SXC-2 wheels to go on while I wait for Silverfish to get the part in for my Easton Vice, but eventually I'll invest in some carbon wheels too, £250 on Superstar and they're light as anything.
It's a bike that's going to be functional in so many ways, long distance and the charity road rides I do, commuter, and when the weathers awful and in winter I can use it for road riding too. It also keeps me interested looking for bits and bobs that are lighter than what I've got, know that sounds sad!
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 16:24:49 GMT
I know what you mean about a carbon stem. Just waiting for the Enve MTB stem to become available over here and expecting a price of around £250!
I'll keep my eyes on this build as I was very close to buying a Whippet full build a couple of years ago!
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Post by Admin on May 5, 2015 16:32:31 GMT
Very nice frame that is
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Post by duke on May 5, 2015 18:21:29 GMT
Lovely frame mate can't wait to see this finished.
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Post by jonny on May 7, 2015 11:23:08 GMT
 These are not the wheels that will be on the finished bike, I'm waiting for a part for some Easton Vice from Silverfish, hopefully will have it within the month. |
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Post by jonny on May 29, 2015 15:36:44 GMT
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Post by jonny on May 29, 2015 15:42:26 GMT
Full Spec:
On One Whippet Frame 18"
Pace RC 31 Carbon/Titanium Forks
Giant SXC-2 Rear Wheel (this will be replaced by Easton Vice once I've found a part I need)
Easton Vice Front Wheel
XT Cranks
FSA Headset
Specialized Stem
Ritchey Superlogic 660mm Bars
Superstar Foamy Grips
Avid DB3 Brakeset
Alligator Aries 180mm Rotors
PFL Titanium Skewers
Kenda SB8 2.1 Tyres
Continental Lightweight Inner Tubes
XT Shifter
XT Rear Mech
KMC X9 Chain
XT 11-32 Cassette
DMR V6 Plastic Pedals
XT BB
Voardman Carbon E4P Seatpost
Charge Knife Saddle
Renthal MCR100 32T Chainring N/W
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 17:54:26 GMT
Looking good, mate..
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 21:12:35 GMT
Very nice mate
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