2021 Transition Scout – Katz73’s Bike Check
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Parts
Frame
Scout Carbon
Size medium, sticker from Slik Graphics. In case you’re wondering, I’m 177cm tall.
Frame:
Transition Scout Carbon.
Other: size medium, stickers from Slik Graphics. In case you’re wondering, I’m 177cm tall.
Rear shock absorber
2021 factory float X2
It was modified and rebuilt with a black support tube after it exploded six months later.
Rear shock absorber:
FOX 2021 Factory Float X2.
Other: It was modified and rebuilt with a black support tube after it exploded 6 months later.
Fork
36 FLOAT Factory 2020
This feels way too soft for me from above. Honestly, I liked the feel of a 2018 NA2 fork better, so I modified the spring to mimic the older fork
Fork:
Fox 36 FLOAT Factory 2020.
Other: This feels way too soft from above for me. Honestly, I liked the feel of a 2018 NA2 fork better, so I modified the spring to mimic the older fork
Handlebar:
Base for reverse components
Stem:
Syntace MegaForce 2
Brake lever
Q2.3
I chose these because the 10mm M/C pistons provide better modulation for manual and stop pistons instead of the 9mm pistons on the DH-R Evos
Brake lever:
TRP Q2.3.
Other: I chose these because I chose 10mm M/C pistons instead of the 9mm pistons on the DH-R Evos, better modulation for manual shifts and stoppies
Shift lever:
Shimano XTR M9000 11s
Rear derailleur
XTR M9000
Rear derailleur:
Shimano XTR M9000
cranks
eeWings
Painted it with automotive grade transparent black and then covered it with Cerakote. The finish lasts surprisingly well
Cranks:
Cane Creek eeWings.
Other: Painted with automotive grade transparent black and then clear coated with Cerakote. The finish lasts surprisingly well
Chainrings/sprockets
I’m currently using the Works Components ring
Chainrings / sprockets:
Other.
Other: Currently using the Works Components ring
bottom bracket
Wheels MFG
Bottom bracket:
Other.
Other: wheels MFG
Cassette/Rear Gear
XG1195
Where I live I don’t need a 51T gear, and I’m a moron
Cassette/Rear Gear:
SRAM XG 1195.
Other: Where I live I don’t need a 51T wheel and I’m an idiot
Front rim
Duroc 30
I miss the days when we could get rims in colors other than black, so I decided to do something different – sandblasted and Cerakote treated. Easy construction with 28 spokes
Front rim:
Sun Ringle Duroc 30.
Other: I miss the days when we could get rims in colors other than black, so I decided to do something different – sandblasted and Cerakote treated. Easy construction with 28 spokes
Rear rim
Ex 471
You can’t go wrong with the 2014 Gwinny Leogang rim. Cerakote’d. 32 spokes
Rear rim:
DT Swiss Ex 471.
Other: You can’t go wrong with the 2014 Gwinny Leogang rim. Cerakote’d. 32 spokes
Hubs
DT240
Equipped with a Pre-EXP rear hub for ease of maintenance in case I pull out the ratchet teeth while riding
Hubs:
DT Swiss DT240.
Other: Connected to a pre-EXP rear hub for ease of maintenance in case I pull out the ratchet teeth while riding
spokes
Alpine IIIs for the rear wheel because I hate breaking spokes
Spokes:
DT Swiss.
Other: Alpine IIIs for the rear wheel because I hate breaking spokes
front wheel
Refuel
The E13 tire is obviously pictured but has been converted to IRC as the latest E13 Trail casing tire now weighs around 1150g.
Front wheel:
IRC refueling.
Other: The E13 tire is obviously pictured but has been converted to IRC as the latest E13 Trail casing tire now weighs around 1150g.
rear wheel
Refuel
with a Cushcore XC. The E13 tire is obviously pictured but has been converted to IRC as the latest E13 Trail casing tire now weighs around 1150g.
Rear wheel:
IRC refueling.
Other: with a Cushcore XC. The E13 tire is obviously pictured but has been converted to IRC as the latest E13 Trail casing tire now weighs around 1150g.
Saddle:
Other.
Other: ProLogo something
Seat post
Solve
Shown is OneUp 180 mm
Seat post:
Wolf Tooth Determination.
Other: OneUp 180mm shown
Seat post clamp:
Other.
Other: Bike Yoke