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Specialized Stumpjumper Pro Carbon Eagle X01 AXS 2022 Gloss Oasis
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Shimano XT shifters, rear and front mech.
Sun Ringl? rims on XT 755 disc hubs, Nokian NBX 2.3 tyres.
Hayes HFX Mag carbon Discs.
Race Face integrated crankset, XT BB.
FSA K-Force carbon lowrise bar.
WTB grips.
Race Face Deus XC stem.
WTB saddle and tubes.
Fox Float RLC fork and RP3rear susp.
Great stock specs, upgraded the handlebars in january 2010, will get smaller nobbed tires to achieve lower rolling resistance. Also get me a pair of lighter wheels.
Sun Ringl? rims on XT 755 disc hubs, Nokian NBX 2.3 tyres.
Hayes HFX Mag carbon Discs.
Race Face integrated crankset, XT BB.
FSA K-Force carbon lowrise bar.
WTB grips.
Race Face Deus XC stem.
WTB saddle and tubes.
Fox Float RLC fork and RP3rear susp.
Great stock specs, upgraded the handlebars in january 2010, will get smaller nobbed tires to achieve lower rolling resistance. Also get me a pair of lighter wheels.
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SirBikealot said on 1 July 2010
Thanks for the comments!!!
I got this bike on sale in november 2005, the brown color isn't that bad really.
Climbing on this FS is plenty good, but not as good as my hardtail though...but more fun to go fast on bumpy descents.
Replaced the BB for Shimano XT last summer, water had mucked up inside, caused by a fun yet muddy and wet ride.
I will use the stockwheels for winterriding and get me a new lighter wheelset with 'more easy rolling' tires.
I use a seatbag when I dont use my hydraback.
SirBikealot replied... on 5 August 2010
I forgot to mention, I got this bike for 17500 SEK ( swedish kronor) retail was 30-32 000 SEK, it was in december 2005.
Noticed that the fork dont work well anymore so I will make a service this winter, will also look over the RP3 aswell, never serviced a FOX before, only Rock Shox SID '01 and Judy '00.
SirBikealot replied... on 5 August 2010
I forgot to mention, I got this bike for 17500 SEK ( swedish kronor) retail was 30-32 000 SEK, it was in december 2005.
Noticed that the fork dont work well anymore so I will make a service this winter, will also look over the RP3 aswell, never serviced a FOX before, only Rock Shox SID '01 and Judy '00.
SirBikealot replied... on 5 August 2010
The front triangle is strong...the rear swing can be flexy under heavy load, but I haven't noticed, I weigh 75kg's.
But a reviwer noticed some flex in the rear end.
http://bikemag.com/gear/bikes/010706_kona_dawg_primo_mountain_bike_review/
smokyhaze replied... on 3 July 2010
would u say the frame is strong
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smokyhaze said on 30 June 2010
i dont fink the brown looks to bad mate wen did u get this bike waz it in the year that it waz made gota love kona im putting my carrera parts on to the o5 frame hofulfy it me good the new carrera banshhee x frames to skinny and iv had 3 frames brack on me so going bk to hav a nice chunky frame like this
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konastinky888 said on 19 October 2008
its a shame, kona paint some of their bikes in some horrible colours. its a decent mtb let down by the brown paint used by kona. i know colour makes no difference to the ride but it would look nicer in a better colour (not brown). i oticed the inner tube on your seatpost and think maybe you should look into the 'under the saddle' style carry bags, i have one that comes everywhere with me when i ride (i usually blackmail a mate into carrying it by saying he cant use the toolkit if he dosn't carry it) and it holds loads of usefull stuff. i can get a spare tube, puncture kit, multitool and other stuff in easily with room to spare. i think mines called a 'topeak aero wedge' and its served me well for less than £20 its a real good buy.
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