Hi

My Giant XTC composite 2006.

Here's the build list and pics


Fork (inc SFN) Rockshox SID TEAM '09
(no remote & trimmed
180mm Steerer) 1473g

Frame (inc mech hanger) T700 Carbon Composite 2006
Size S (17”).
1183g
Brakes(inc discs, bolts & cables) Avid Elixir CR 160mm F&R,
front post mount (no bracket),
untrimmed cables.
820g
Grips Giant, Rubber 46g each. 92g
Handlebar FSA K-FORCE CARBON RISER 166g
Headset (Inc CR, topcap & bolt) FSA integrated 79g
Headset Spacers Brand X Carbon Spacers 12g
Stem FSA XC-115 OS 90mm Carbon Clamp 138g
Cassette SRAM PG990 (11-34) 304g
Chain Shimano CN-HG53 304g
Chainset/BB TruVativ Comp G 9sp. 22x32x42T ISIS splined 860g
Derailleur Front Shimano LX (M571) 138g
Derailleur Rear Shimano XT (long cage) 232g
Shifters Shimano LX 27 speed (SL-M570), 240g/pair 240g
Pedals* Shimano XTR M970 325g
Saddle Selle San Marco Aspide Saddle 170g
Seat Post Raceface DEUS XC SL 30.9mm diameter. Trimmed 237g
Seatpost clamp & bolts Giant (Titanium bolt) 28g
Wheelset (Rims, Spokes & Hubs without discs & skewers)
Mavic XM317 Rims, Shimano Deore (M525) Hubs
& Spokes (unknown). 2096g
Tyres Panaracer Fire Xc Pro Kevlar 2.1" (RED) 1232g
Tubes Continental MTB 26 Light 256g
Skewers X-Lite Tech 9 Titanium 79g/pair 79g
Cables, housings & tiewraps Cables & Housing: Jagwire 100g
Chainstay protector Lizardskin Jumbo 15g

Total weight 10.579kg
(~23.3lbs)

If you want that to be racy, i'd invest in some lighter wheels next. and maybe some faster rolling tyres

Edit: your brake levers seem very close to your grips as well

Yeah, wheels and tyres are next.

Was thinking Fulcrum Red Metal Zeros and Some Nobby Nics? So damn expensive though better get saving....

Fulcrums aren't that great, hugely overpriced compared to similar wheels.

I'd look at a custom set, pro2 on mavic 717, dt4.2 or a stans rim.

I'm not convinced by the Nobby Nics, i found them too washy as a front tyre, and too slow as a rear tyre, i'm a huge fan of having a continental mountain king up front, and a speed king on the rear. fast rolling and grippy, though many would disagree.

I'm really starting to like Maxxis Cross Marks compared to my NN's

"Edit: your brake levers seem very close to your grips as well"

Is that an issue? they seem/feel in the right place, do you think the levers and shifters should be moved inwards?

You only need one or two fingers to operate the brakes so move them so that those fingers are pulling the end of the lever.

I mainly ride Scottish trail Centres Like Laggan Wolftrax, Glentress & Carron Valley.

Planning on tackling Mount Keen this summer as its the only Munro (Mountian over 300ft) that you can actually ride up (and down).