Luxury Bikes

2021 Transition Scout – Katz73’s Bike Check

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

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