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[Closed] Blue Pig X vex Blue Pig

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Has anyone ridden both bikes? Is there much difference?

As a separate question, what kind of overall weight are folks' Blue Pigs coming out at? Sub 30lbs, or 30lbs+?


 
Posted : 11/06/2012 5:57 pm
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Can't comment on the difference between the 2, I've got the standard Blue Pig and my build (Revs, Pro 2/Flow wheels, Reverb, XT groupset, 2.4NN/2.25RaRa tubeless) comes in at exactly 30lb. It rides lighter than it feels though !


 
Posted : 11/06/2012 6:28 pm
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X saves about a third of a pound.


 
Posted : 11/06/2012 6:45 pm
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I have one of each in 17" in stock if you wanted to compare and are any where near me?


 
Posted : 11/06/2012 9:11 pm
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Brant, do they ride any different or is it just weight?


 
Posted : 11/06/2012 9:50 pm
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According to my spreadsheet my Blue Pig X came in at approx 28lbs with the following build.....

18" Blue Pig X Frame
150mm Revs
XT drivetrain
Stans Flows / Hope Pro2
Scott Stroke 2.4 UST tyres (900g each)
Reverb
Formula RX brakes
Sunline V1 745mm bars
Gusset Staff 50mm stem

I haven't ridden a standard Blue Pig so can't comment on that question.


 
Posted : 12/06/2012 8:10 am
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Just weighed my 18in Mk1 Blue Pig. 29.7lb

Build:
RS Revs 150mm RLT
FSA Pig Pro Headset
Nukeproof 760mm bar
Truvativ Husselfelt Stem 50mm
Superstar grips
Ragley post
Charge Spoon saddle
Pro II Flow wheels with maxxis minion f and WTB stout tyres
Tubes
SLX/XT/Hone drivetrain
XT/Saint brakes
SPD pedals

I'm pretty happy with it. The Seat tube is a bit slack but a 27.3 post sorts that.


 
Posted : 12/06/2012 5:35 pm
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One of the big things steering me towards a Blue Pig is that I already have a Reverb in 30.9. If I buy a BFe or a new Soul, I need to figure another £250 into the bargain for a new seatpost.


 
Posted : 12/06/2012 6:01 pm
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Bump. Anyone ridden both, and is the difference just weight?


 
Posted : 14/06/2012 10:35 pm
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The new BFe and Soul will both fit a 30.9 post with a shim to 31.6


 
Posted : 14/06/2012 10:53 pm