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Watched many vids :)
At the moment the reality check can be summed up by this one.
I would be happy up to drop 6 which is a gap/drop not rollable. I would have to stop and have a look, although the video looks like a low speed run in so not a big gap to clear. Biggest issue is the mental block in the head..... Takes a very long time to bounce back now days if you crash land.
The big air stuff.... no thanks :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH8RHg4X7hU
Think i have found all old notes now. Need some paper to print off Fork service manuals from PDF's.
Been sat looking at bike and other MY06/08 specs. Have a random 35lb note next to the 2006 bike which came in at a much higher price with a 66VF fork and single ring set up.
Strangely the 07 Sram X9 rear mech is 221g i have a Tiagra mid cage as well at 280, you would think a 105 short cage would be lighter but thats 229g.
Got an old hope seat clamp that would knock off another 25g if it fits (should do) then stem spacers, maybe some weight off a seat post but not much unless i go to a very short Park only post. do have a very light 400mm WTB XC post but don't really want to chop that as it may be handy in the future to have a long&light 30.9 post.
I reckon it will end up in the 37-38lb area which is allright for a fun bike with this much coil sprung travel.
Really should start watching Welsh park videos over Canada :)