Re: XTR M960: Beyond diminishing returns

On Tue,  2 Dec 2003 06:43:29 CST, "Troy Rappe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>
>
>> what about large people who want something strong? SOmeone I know has
>> snapped 5 crank sets just from the sheer power of his pedalling, he
>>
>
>XTR is the lightweight race stuff.  LX or XT are better for big guys.
>But really if he snaps parts like that, get some RaceFace  or Truvativ
>freeride or downhill cranks.
>

Hmm, ok, 


>BTW: It's obviously not from "the sheer power of his pedalling", but rather
>some combination of poor riding skills, aggressive drops and his weight.
>I speak with some experiance.    I'm an x football player and the more
>I ride the less I break parts.
he doesnt ride offroad
>
>As you learn to glide over the trail rather than beat it to submission,
>not only do the parts last but you go way faster.
>
>I used to bend a lot of wheels, break chains, helmets, seatposts, cassettes,
>chainrings,... but I rarely break stuff anymore.  I even crash softer, well
>usually,
> I sprained my neck a couple months ago by not paying attention on a new
>trail.
>
>Big guy parts:
>freeride cranks (splined)
>custom frame (Ti Seven Sola works for me!)
>Marzoochi fork (only big guy fork)
>rims (32 spoke triple cross  or DH specific )
>9 speed Chains and cassettes might last a summer
>if this is too much $$ switch to 8 speed, 8 speeds last me at least 2 years.
>Thompson Elite seatpost
>Thompson Elite stem
>Chris King headset (it's worth the money)
>Easton's cheapest AL handlebar
>
thanks, yeah, ill show him the list :)
>When you buy the cheaper parts from the big name manufacturers
>you usually get the heavy duty parts.  (not including frames and forks)
>
>The most expensive parts are usually the lightest weight, xc race stuff for
>the
>140 lb rider.
>
>Ogre

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