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Tuning Area => Our Tuning => Topic aperto da: nixol - Gennaio 01, 2007, 10:15:43 pm
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Last week I recieved a PM from SCAPIN. He asked be about the RS SID Fork,
I was working on the last couple of months.
I first wanted to send hem a PM back with my story about the tuning.
(Due to software issues I'am not able to update my website (http://www.lightweight-mtb.com/))but I was
thinking that it would be much nicer to post it to the Monticone Forum!
Let's start with the beginning, the fork started his life as a SID Race Carbon from 2002.
Weighing in at 1299 grams at a steerertube length of 214mm.
(http://www.lightweight-mtb.com/photos/Resized_02%20Sid%20Race%20Carbon%20214mm%20steerertube%20@%201299gr.jpg)
The only thing I used from the original fork are the upperlegs, I sanded the carbon part.
I did that to get ridden of the fugly "Blackbox" logo.
After sanding I gave the upperlegs 2 layers of clearcoat for the protection.
(http://www.lightweight-mtb.com/photos/DSCN4220small.JPG)
The internals were sent to Michael Metje, to give them the full treathment. ;-)
The original internals are used to create a new 2 into 1 oil/air damper.
(http://www.lightweight-mtb.com/photos/DSCN4208small.JPG)
For the lowerlegs I used the newer version, because they would look nicer
on my Extralite bike.
The disc-tabes were shaved of, and I have had them painted black.
And now the most important part, the WEIGHT:
Upperlegs 483,1 gram
Lowerlegs (incl. Enduro seals etc.) 406,4 gram
Internals 80,6 gram
Hardware 32,4 gram
Lube & air 3,2 gram
Total 1005,7 gram
(http://www.lightweight-mtb.com/photos/Resized_SIDforkfinished.jpg)
If you want more information, you can always contact me.
Regards,
Nick
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Great job nixol! :63:
You are welcome!!! :cheers:
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The final version is very nice! I like it.
Congratulation for your fork :wink_smilie:
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Welcome Nick! :63:
Very nice tuning and very beautiful look! Compliments! :wink_smilie:
I have only one doubt about the reability of the carbon air shaft... hold it the air?
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Congratulation! :cheers:
Very nice Tuning :63:
I've seen to be born your special RC1 frame :77:
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:63:.....Super tuning
:63:.....Super Photos
Compliments!!!! :cheers:....... :drunk:
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amazing tuning...
i used to look quite often to your website, and i hope you will soon update it with new stuffs :63:
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I have only one doubt about the reability of the carbon air shaft... hold it the air?
I was a little sceptical about that to. But after 3 weeks it is still on the same pressure.
I've seen to be born your special RC1 frame :77:
I wish I was there, when the frame was born...
I'am still thankfull that Sergio Riva wanted to modify the frame for me!!!
It is a very special one of a kind frame!
I hope to meet Sergio one day. He must be a special person!
i used to look quite often to your website, and i hope you will soon update it with new stuffs :63:
I hope to have the new software at the end of the week....
Regards,
Nick
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I was a little sceptical about that to. But after 3 weeks it is still on the same pressure.
Yes, but the continuous rubbing of the carbon shaft could wear out the outer finish and cause the air leak...
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Another thing: why in the pic is there a bolt under the right leg? Haven't you removed the right shaft?
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Another thing: why in the pic is there a bolt under the right leg? Haven't you removed the right shaft?
It is just a bolt to keep the fork from getting durt inside the shaft. I could have done it more simple,
but I like the look of the anodised bolt.
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Another thing: why in the pic is there a bolt under the right leg? Haven't you removed the right shaft?
It is just a bolt to keep the fork from getting durt inside the shaft. I could have done it more simple,
but I like the look of the anodised bolt.
Ok, I understand, it's nicer then a plastic cap... :63:
... but for me weight reduction is in the first place! :wink_smilie:
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Another thing: why in the pic is there a bolt under the right leg? Haven't you removed the right shaft?
It is just a bolt to keep the fork from getting durt inside the shaft. I could have done it more simple,
but I like the look of the anodised bolt.
Ok, I understand, it's nicer then a plastic cap... :63:
... but for me weight reduction is in the first place! :wink_smilie:
less than half a gram of reduction instead of a cool look...it's quite fool :biggrin2:
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Another thing: why in the pic is there a bolt under the right leg? Haven't you removed the right shaft?
It is just a bolt to keep the fork from getting durt inside the shaft. I could have done it more simple,
but I like the look of the anodised bolt.
Ok, I understand, it's nicer then a plastic cap... :63:
... but for me weight reduction is in the first place! :wink_smilie:
less than half a gram of reduction instead of a cool look...it's quite fool :biggrin2:
Yes... :shifty: