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New Bike!


Picked up my new Access XCL 9r frame today and got it all put together this evening. Even took it out for a short night ride in the Preserve. These frames/bikes have gotten surprisingly good reviews for being insanely cheap (I paid $81 for my frame, using a couple coupons that were available at the time). I'm a fan of steel, so it'll be interesting to see how I like this aluminum frame.

Weight is about 25.8 pounds, including a tube in the front tire. I spazzed and tore the valve stem off of my Stan's tubeless rimstrip. On my short night ride tonight, I definitely noticed the 5 pounds weight savings over my Monocog 29er!

Here is the build spec:

Frame - 17" Access XCL 9r
Fork - ManitouMinute 29 80mm
Cranks/BB/Rings - LX/LX/Truvativ SS
Handlebar/Grips/Stem - Titec H-bar/ESI/Forte
Pedals - Eggbeaters
Headset - Cane Creek
Headset spacers
Front wheel - DT Onyx/SX24/DB
Rear wheel - WTB/355/DB
Tires - Racing Ralph
Brakes - BB7
Rotors - Ashima Airotor
Cassette - SRAM PG-970
Chain - SRAM PC971
Rear derailleur - XT shadow M772
Brake/Shifter levers - ST-M580 right / Forte left
Front derailleur - MRP chainguide
Tire sealant * stems - Stan's
Skewers - Nashbar bolt-on
Water bottle cage and bolts
Seat - Forte Fusion
Seatpost - Easton EC70
Seatpost collar - Access

Looking forward to putting in 40 or so miles tomorrow on the new rig. Should be a good tune-up and fitting ride.

Comments

OilCanRacer said…
your gonna love this frame. i am running mine as a single speed and it is not harsh at all. good for endurance events IMO
May 1, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Brad Baker said…
That is good to hear. I've put in quite a few hours now and I'm liking the bike. What is your singlespeed setup? Do you have a magic gear (due to vertical dropouts) or are you running a tensioner of some type?

Thanks!
May 1, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Brad Baker said…
Oh, Forward Components EBB? That looks slick.
May 1, 2010 at 6:38 PM
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