Liteville 301 MK11 XC 150mm/140mm 650b 9.68kg 10

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Krischan Spranz
3/6/2016 7:20pm
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Race ready weight incl. pedals
Race ready weight incl. pedals
Race ready weight (no pedals)
Race ready weight (no pedals)
s1600 Liteville 301 050
104g Tune Speedneedle saddle with 126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost
104g Tune Speedneedle saddle with 126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost
126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost
126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost
Tune Schraubwürger seatpost clamp
Tune Schraubwürger seatpost clamp
104g Tune Speedneedle saddle with 126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost and 9.8g Tune seatpost clamp
104g Tune Speedneedle saddle with 126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost and 9.8g Tune seatpost clamp
105g Tune Geiles Teil stem and 4g Tune headcap in UD finish
105g Tune Geiles Teil stem and 4g Tune headcap in UD finish
Tune's new logo for all their carbon components on the new headst cap
Tune's new logo for all their carbon components on the new headst cap
Elaborate machining on Tune's Geiles Teil headstem and Formula's black anodised steerer tube showing
Elaborate machining on Tune's Geiles Teil headstem and Formula's black anodised steerer tube showing
120g Tune Turnstange Riser bar with 750mm width 8deg sweep
120g Tune Turnstange Riser bar with 750mm width 8deg sweep
First gen Formula R1 with carbon lever upgrade and XX1 grip shift paired with SQlab's 711 LE leatehr grips
First gen Formula R1 with carbon lever upgrade and XX1 grip shift paired with SQlab's 711 LE leatehr grips
SRAm XX1 paired with SQlab 711 LE leather grips
SRAm XX1 paired with SQlab 711 LE leather grips
Plush 1580g Formula 33 650b fork set at 140mm travel
Plush 1580g Formula 33 650b fork set at 140mm travel
Formula 33 forks tip the scales at 1580g Note the carbon wrapped spoke crossing ont he wheels for added stiffness
Formula 33 forks tip the scales at 1580g Note the carbon wrapped spoke crossing ont he wheels for added stiffness
the '33' denotes the stanchion diameter
the '33' denotes the stanchion diameter
Tune King Skyline 94g front hub is used int he Schwazbrenner Skyline wheels
Tune King Skyline 94g front hub is used int he Schwazbrenner Skyline wheels
94g Tune Skyline front hub with carbon wrapped flanges
94g Tune Skyline front hub with carbon wrapped flanges
Formula R1 brakes at 276g Note the carbon wrapped spoke crossings on the wheels for added stiffness
Formula R1 brakes at 276g Note the carbon wrapped spoke crossings on the wheels for added stiffness
Syntace X-fix is doubles up as a multitool and also as lever to remove both wheels
Syntace X-fix is doubles up as a multitool and also as lever to remove both wheels
Syntace Rockguard protects the Rear mech
Syntace Rockguard protects the Rear mech
17g Tune Wasserträger bottle cage holds the bottle tightlz
17g Tune Wasserträger bottle cage holds the bottle tightlz
Tune's carbon 370g Black Foot cranks with 30mm spindle and Tune wide narrow ring
Tune's carbon 370g Black Foot cranks with 30mm spindle and Tune wide narrow ring
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Tune's carbon 370g Black Foot cranks with 30mm spindle and Tune wide narrow ring
Tune's carbon 370g Black Foot cranks with 30mm spindle and Tune wide narrow ring
First gen. Formula R1 brakes with carbon lever upgrade, XX1 grip shift and SQlab's 711 LE leatehr grips
First gen. Formula R1 brakes with carbon lever upgrade, XX1 grip shift and SQlab's 711 LE leatehr grips
Formula R1 brakes
Formula R1 brakes
Formula R1 brakes with BBB adapter
Formula R1 brakes with BBB adapter
Bike after it's first race in this configuration and it was both quick and loads of fun!
Bike after it's first race in this configuration and it was both quick and loads of fun!
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg
Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg Liteville 301 Mk11 650b 9.68kg Race ready weight incl. pedals Race ready weight (no pedals) c90 Liteville 301 050 104g Tune Speedneedle saddle with 126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost 126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost Tune Schraubwürger seatpost clamp 104g Tune Speedneedle saddle with 126g Tune Schwarzes Stück 34.9 seatpost and 9.8g Tune seatpost clamp 105g Tune Geiles Teil stem and 4g Tune headcap in UD finish Tune's new logo for all their carbon components on the new headst cap Elaborate machining on Tune's Geiles Teil headstem and Formula's black anodised steerer tube showing 120g Tune Turnstange Riser bar with 750mm width 8deg sweep First gen Formula R1 with carbon lever upgrade and XX1 grip shift paired with SQlab's 711 LE leatehr grips SRAm XX1 paired with SQlab 711 LE leather grips Plush 1580g Formula 33 650b fork set at 140mm travel Formula 33 forks tip the scales at 1580g Note the carbon wrapped spoke crossing ont he wheels for added stiffness the '33' denotes the stanchion diameter Tune King Skyline 94g front hub is used int he Schwazbrenner Skyline wheels 94g Tune Skyline front hub with carbon wrapped flanges Formula R1 brakes at 276g Note the carbon wrapped spoke crossings on the wheels for added stiffness Syntace X-fix is doubles up as a multitool and also as lever to remove both wheels Syntace Rockguard protects the Rear mech 17g Tune Wasserträger bottle cage holds the bottle tightlz Tune's carbon 370g Black Foot cranks with 30mm spindle and Tune wide narrow ring c90 Liteville 301 260 Tune's carbon 370g Black Foot cranks with 30mm spindle and Tune wide narrow ring First gen. Formula R1 brakes with carbon lever upgrade, XX1 grip shift and SQlab's 711 LE leatehr grips Formula R1 brakes Formula R1 brakes with BBB adapter Bike after it's first race in this configuration and it was both quick and loads of fun!
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Other
Liteville 301 Mk11 size M
140mm travel, alloy
Frame: Other Liteville 301 Mk11 size M. Misc: 140mm travel, alloy
Rear Shock
FOX
Float RP23 Kashima
Rear Shock: FOX Float RP23 Kashima
Fork
Formula
33 650b 140mm
1580g
Fork: Formula 33 650b 140mm. Misc: 1580g
Headset
Other
Syntace SuperSpin Vario
Headset: Other Syntace SuperSpin Vario
Handlebar
Other
Tune Turnstange Riser
120g
Handlebar: Other Tune Turnstange Riser. Misc: 120g
Stem
Other
Tune Geiles Teil
105g
Stem: Other Tune Geiles Teil. Misc: 105g
Grips
Other
SQlab 711 LE for Grip Shift
Leather
Grips: Other SQlab 711 LE for Grip Shift. Misc: Leather
Brakes
Formula
R1 with carbon lever upgrade
Brakes: Formula R1 with carbon lever upgrade
Brake Levers
Formula
R1
Brake Levers: Formula R1
Shifters
SRAM
XX1 Gripshift
Shifters: SRAM XX1 Gripshift
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
XX1
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1
Cranks
Other
Tune Black Foot
30mm spindle
Cranks: Other Tune Black Foot. Misc: 30mm spindle
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Tune 32 t wide/narrow
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Tune 32 t wide/narrow
Bottom Bracket
Other
Tune BSa for 30mm spindle
Bottom Bracket: Other Tune BSa for 30mm spindle
Chain
SRAM
XX1
Chain: SRAM XX1
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XX1 10-42
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XX1 10-42
Pedals
Ritchey
Pro-Paradigm MTN Clipless Pedals
Red, 262g
Pedals: Ritchey Pro-Paradigm MTN Clipless Pedals. Misc: Red, 262g
Front Rim
Other
Tune Schwarzbrenner 650b
26mm internal width
Front Rim: Other Tune Schwarzbrenner 650b. Misc: 26mm internal width
Rear Rim
Other
Tune schwrzbrenner 650b
26mm internal width
Rear Rim: Other Tune schwrzbrenner 650b. Misc: 26mm internal width
Hubs
Other
Tune Princess Skyline front and Prince rear
Hubs: Other Tune Princess Skyline front and Prince rear
Spokes
Sapim
CX-Ray
Carbon wrapped spoke crossings
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray. Misc: Carbon wrapped spoke crossings
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Racing Ralph 2.25
Front Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Thunderburt
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Thunderburt
Saddle
Other
Tune Speedneedle Marathon
104g
Saddle: Other Tune Speedneedle Marathon. Misc: 104g
Seatpost
Other
Tune Schwarzes Stueck 34.9
126g
Seatpost: Other Tune Schwarzes Stueck 34.9. Misc: 126g
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Tune Schraubwürger
38mm 9.8g
Seatpost Clamp: Other Tune Schraubwürger. Misc: 38mm 9.8g
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2014
Model Year:
2014
Intended Use
Cross Country
Intended Use:
Cross Country
Weight
21 lb 5.5 oz (9680 g)
Weight: 21 lb 5.5 oz (9680 g)
Additional Info

This Liteville 301 was built with a few goals in mind:

- Firstly, we wanted the challenge of building a sub 10kg Liteville 301 without any silly compromises.

- Secondly we wanted it to be the ideal XC / XC marathon weapon.

The result is a 140mm 650b Liteville 301 Mk11 with a Formula 33 650 150mm fork up front, Formula R1 first Gen brakes, a full Tune built kit (wheels, stem, bars, post, saddle, seatpost clamp, bottle cage, alloy valve stems) and a SRAM XX1 drivetrain using Tune Black Foot cranks and Chainring and Grip Shift paired with SQlab leather 711 grip shift grips and running Schwalbe rubber.

Special notes:

- The SQlab grips were chosen as the the 711 comes both in a XX1 version (right hand shorter than left) and in leather. This is great, because they are extremely comfortable to ride withour gloves.

- Extras: Syntace X-fix doubles up as a on-the-fly use multi-tool and also as a lever to remove both front and rear wheels. Syntace Rockguard protects the rear mech

The result is a reliable alloy bike with a generous 150/140mm travel for those long riders where you want to remain in the saddle, 750mm riser bars for that extra control and 180mm rotors paired with the Formula R1 brakes for that extra stopping power. All in all an extramely fun and playful XC bike which can handle some rough terrain despite being sub 10kg and will allow you to stay seated even after many hours in the saddle.

Built by: www.eightyonespices.com.au

Special thanks to:

- Liteville
- Tune
- Formula
- Bikebox (Schwalbe)
- Monza (SRAM)

Cost: AU$12,600.-

Additional Info:

This Liteville 301 was built with a few goals in mind:

- Firstly, we wanted the challenge of building a sub 10kg Liteville 301 without any silly compromises.

- Secondly we wanted it to be the ideal XC / XC marathon weapon.

The result is a 140mm 650b Liteville 301 Mk11 with a Formula 33 650 150mm fork up front, Formula R1 first Gen brakes, a full Tune built kit (wheels, stem, bars, post, saddle, seatpost clamp, bottle cage, alloy valve stems) and a SRAM XX1 drivetrain using Tune Black Foot cranks and Chainring and Grip Shift paired with SQlab leather 711 grip shift grips and running Schwalbe rubber.

Special notes:

- The SQlab grips were chosen as the the 711 comes both in a XX1 version (right hand shorter than left) and in leather. This is great, because they are extremely comfortable to ride withour gloves.

- Extras: Syntace X-fix doubles up as a on-the-fly use multi-tool and also as a lever to remove both front and rear wheels. Syntace Rockguard protects the rear mech

The result is a reliable alloy bike with a generous 150/140mm travel for those long riders where you want to remain in the saddle, 750mm riser bars for that extra control and 180mm rotors paired with the Formula R1 brakes for that extra stopping power. All in all an extramely fun and playful XC bike which can handle some rough terrain despite being sub 10kg and will allow you to stay seated even after many hours in the saddle.

Built by: www.eightyonespices.com.au

Special thanks to:

- Liteville
- Tune
- Formula
- Bikebox (Schwalbe)
- Monza (SRAM)

Cost: AU$12,600.-
Krischan Spranz
3/6/2016 7:20pm
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View replies to: Liteville 301 MK11 XC 150mm/140mm 650b 9.68kg

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Greg J
10 years ago
Can you please put up the approximate build price? This bike is exotic beyond belief, nice work and deep pockets.
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Krischan Spranz
10 years ago
Hello Greg, to supply the bike as it stands through www.eightyonespices.com.au (with current model Formula R1 Racing brakes instead of the older model R1 and current model equivalent Tune rims, the ones on the bike have been replaced by a newer model) the bike would cost AU$12,600.-
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Greg J
10 years ago
Thanks, that price is better than I was expecting it's such a photogenic bike. I understand your reasons for the grips and shifters but that's the only thing that is not perfect about this bike for me and this is only in my opinion and preferences..how do you rate the blackfoot cranks compared to xx1 and next sl?
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Krischan Spranz
10 years ago
Thanks for your compliment @Greg!
I actually went for the grips and Grip shift option, because I didn't want to use the standard trigger / foam grip combo that most marathon / weight weenie bikes are known to run, and I wanted to show with this bike that despite running leather grips (which are super nice in the hand when not wearing gloves), the Syntace X-fix, Rockguard, 750mm bars, 180mm rotors, 150mm forks, alloy frame etc etc a sub 10kg bike could be built. And I was a fan of the early grip shift, and the function of the current model SRAM grip shift really is superb and very crisp with no overshifting needed.

As to the cranks, obviously this cranks is a very niche crank and you don't see it very often.
From a pure weight perspective with comparative chainrings fitted (no Bottom bracket):
- Blackfoot spidered: 396g
- Raceface Next SL spiderless 446g
- XX1 spidered 565g
The Black Foot SL (spiderless, with Tune wide/narrow chainring) is approx 6 - 9g lighter still.

Weight aside, the Tune Black Foot is in a different league to the other two mentioned cranks. Let's put the Tune Blackfoot more along side the THM Clavicula, that would be a better comparison, though the Black Foot is both a touch lighter and stiffer and price is a little less. From a manufacturing perspective, Tune's crank is something different. Instead of a carbon hand-layup as with the RF and SRAM cranks, the Tune crank is the first bicycle crank to be made with a new computer stitching process which achieves highly accurate material distribution and placement combined with unmatched reproduceability, both traites where a hand-layup method have a certain tolerance requiring a weight penalty 'safety factor' so to speak. This is where the Black Foot has a clear edge on the other two mentioned cranks.

Hope it helps!
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Greg J
10 years ago
You're welcome, credit were credit is due.Thanks for the in depth reply, I can't believe the blackfoots are so much lighter and from what you're saying stiffer and stronger. If I can find a set it'll be the next thing that ends up on my Sb5. I was drooling over the Tune web page a week ago thinking about cranks, bars, carbon thru axles, a saddle and even those kill hill brakes just to blow the budget completely. I never thought there could be a brand that would compete with Enve and somewhat surpass their component range. This is where I am with my ride atm, seeing your bike has re inspired some boutique upgrades. http://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Greg-J,39074/setup,30966?page=2
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Krischan Spranz
10 years ago
Hi Greg,

Tune did set themselves a pretty high goal with the Black Foot cranks and what they have achieved is an amazing product. The weight of the rims used on this bike is about 295g per rim, the front hub is 94g the rear 189g... there really is not much more to be done weight-wise ;-). Mind you this is by no means meant to be an every day rider, I will only use this for XC racing, all my other riding gets done on my every-day bike (which I will have to post on here very soon too!) is almost an identical built to this 301 and a very capable, robust and durable Enduro / all-rounder:

http://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Krischan-Spranz,35985/setup,30683?ptab

Tune make some very noce components though and having the alloy components available in 10 different colours allows for some creativity ;-). I'm glad to hear this bike has inspired you to look past the ever so common Hope, CK, ENVE, Thomson etc and discover another brand 'Made in the Black Forest - built to enjoy nature' ... ;-) BTW do you have a coffee Stampfer yet? We have some coming... that's pretty exciting ;-)
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Krischan Spranz
10 years ago
@Greg

I hope you didn't get me wrong, your bike is a great solid build! ;-) And everyone is attached to one or another brands for a reason. If your ENVE's have served you well then there is no need to change, and they are known to be good solid wheels... ;-) Feel free to check in in about a week or two and we should have some of the worlds best tampers available... Cheers!
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Greg J
10 years ago
Didn't take you wrong mate just expressing #wheellove AX lightness and Tune are hard to come by where I live so i'll go with the brands that are easily warrantied. If I lived in Germany/europe my bike would be dripping with tune and all the euro goodness available. I'd love to build a boutique roadie with a budget of $20,000.
Happy Riding Cheers
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Krischan Spranz
10 years ago
Hey Greg, I forgot to reply... Tune should neither be difficult to get nor to warranty in Australia, I actually run EightyOneSpices, and we are the distributor for Tune. Maybe not so well known here, granted, but we keep almost the whole range here and I sure hope our warranties are handled appropriately too. Cheers and maybe hear from you at some point ;-) Krischan www.eightyonespices.com.au
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Greg J
10 years ago
I don't own the tamper no, I want one...I agree Enve wheels are a common sight now but it's my second set and probably not my last. Can't fault these wheels and the build quality isn't equalled I was more saying the list of parts available from tune is impressive compared. I love my Enve's and my choice of Thomson drifts back to my downhill days.
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