Build Kits

[zmtber]

all right i need a build kit, and i was thinking along the lines of these

XTR, but don't like the dual control brake levers (is there a way around this)
Sram, do they have any XC race build kits similar to that of shimano XTR.

included above would be, shifter, F/D, R/D, cassette, cranks, Brakes, and brake levers.

[zmtber]

bumpy bump

[Muuqi]

Yes, with XTR, you can opt to use the rapid fire shifters and the regular levers. With Sram, you have the choices of x.9 and x.0, both are on par with XTR roughly, X.0 is carbon. . .and more expensive.

[zmtber]

what brakes and so on in those kits, can you do me a favor and list them

[GumbaFish]

I wouldn't go for a whole xtr build kid. To me I'd rather run xtr but with xt shifter pods and front derailleur. Shifter pods are prone to breaking, and will save minimal weight if upgraded and the front derailleur doesn't need to be as precise as the rear. But hey thats just me.

[zmtber]

I wouldn't go for a whole xtr build kid. To me I'd rather run xtr but with xt shifter pods and front derailleur. Shifter pods are prone to breaking, and will save minimal weight if upgraded and the front derailleur doesn't need to be as precise as the rear. But hey thats just me.

thanks, can you tell me anyhting aobut the sram buildkits, like what does it come with

[jacksonpt]

check out wrenchscience.com - they have full build kits that you can tweak to your tastes. That should give you an idea of what's available.

[zmtber]

thanks, alot just one more question what size for a specialized epic marathon for someone who is in the 5'.8"-5'.10" range

[robdamanii]

I'd recommend just buying component kits. Something like:

SRAM x.9 shifters
SRAM x.0 rear derailleur
SRAM X-Gen front derailleur
Avid Juicy 5
Shimano XT hollowtech II crankset
SRAM 11-34 cassette

...would give you a fantastic build.

[GumbaFish]

I can't comment on sram, never used anything except their chains.

[McGRP01]

I'd recommend just buying component kits. Something like:

SRAM x.9 shifters
SRAM x.0 rear derailleur
SRAM X-Gen front derailleur
Avid Juicy 5
Shimano XT hollowtech II crankset
SRAM 11-34 cassette

...would give you a fantastic build.

That's not a biased opinion of course.... ;)

[syadasti]

Get a Shimano front derailluer the SRAM one isn't that great...

[robdamanii]

Get a Shimano front derailluer the SRAM one isn't that great...

Seems to work better than any Shimano I've ever encountered.

[syadasti]

Seems to work better than any Shimano I've ever encountered.

SRAM front derailluers have fit issues on some frames. Maybe you just don't know how to adjust a Shimano correctly, they work fine.

[robdamanii]

SRAM front derailluers have fit issues on some frames. Maybe you just don't know how to adjust a Shimano correctly, they work fine.

Fits fine on my Kona. Fit fine on my Trek.

Shimanos work fine. But hey, a butterknife works fine for steak, but that doesn't mean I prefer to use one. ;)

[zmtber]

good point, do you think you can help me with sizing on an epic frame....?

[MtnbikeMike]

good point, do you think you can help me with sizing on an epic frame....?

Medium

[zmtber]

thank you