The Blur LT carbon can easily accept most BB mount guides. We have had good experiences with the MRP Mini G SL (med angle), MRP Lopes (med angle), and the E13 LG1 TR.
For a more XC setup, try top-only guides like the MRP 1x and E13 XCX. Both of these guides are available in versions that utilize to the front derailleur mount on the seat tube.
Dual ring guides are more difficult to mount to the Blur Lt Carbon, and will require extensive modification to fit.
Tighten the Direct Mount front derailleur to 55 in/lbs.
The Blur LT Carbon uses the shimano direct mount front derailleur system. This is available in XT (FD-M771-D) or SLX (FD-M661-D). Shimano does not recommend any chainrings over 44t with these models. Sram makes double and triple front derailleurs for this standard in X9 and X0 versions called "Direct Mount High". These work perfectly well for Sram drivetrains.
Yes- this is correct. With our newer pivot system, the pivot axle draws the link over to one side in order to properly preload the bearings. This offset is accounted for in the frame design so everything ends up nice and straight in the end.
The BLT2C is strong enough for any length fork you want to put on it, but for the best handling and suspension balance we recommend forks between 140 and 160mm travel
185mm is the largest rotor that will fit in the swingarm. Go as big as you want in the front.
The shock is 8.5" (215mm) eye-eye, with a 2.5" (63mm) stroke.
Mounting hardware is 21.8mm with a 8mm through hole.
We hate to make concrete statements here, as actual tire sizes vary so much between manufacturers. Any 2.35" and a lot of 2.5" tires will fit fine.
This bike uses a tapered headset- which have many different configurations these days. Ours uses a standard (external) 1.5" lower cup, and a semi-integrated 1 1/8" upper. The semi-integrated upper headset is a pretty standard size these days- we use the 44mm ID standard.
As all of us frame manufacturers seem to be using slightly different configurations with tapered headtubes, these headsets are custom items. We will offer options from Chris King and Cane Creek in our kits, and also as an option with your frame purchase.
Yes, absolutely. This is one of the reasons we stuck with an external 1.5" cup on the bottom- there are a lot of options available for 1 1/8" forks. The easiest route would be to order the Chris King tapered headset with your frame. You can buy a reducing crown race from King so that you can use a standard 1 1/8" fork.
The other option would be to use a reducing lower headset of some sort (lots of options here). There are internal headsets available that will lower the front end a few millimeters if you are into that.
The cheap option would be to get a headtube reducer from us that allows use of a standard 1 1/8" lower cup with your fork. That still leaves you short a semi-integrated upper cup- but these are common as dirt these days...
The Blur LT Carbon uses a standard 135 x10mm rear hub.
We use a pretty standard 34.9 size on this bike. A QR collar is included.
Use this on your seatpost. Carbon frames have a pretty slippery inner surface that makes it difficult to get the seatpost held tight without massive tightening forces at the collar. Using the carbon assembly compound adds friction so you don't need to crank the heck out of the seat collar. Definitely keep grease off your seatpost for the same reason.
sure.
For 2010 we will be offering the Rockshox Monarch 3.3 and Fox RP23.
The Blur LT Carbon uses a 30.9mm seatpost. Make sure it is always inserted a minimum of 100mm.
Yup. We are all huge fans of adjustble seatposts, and definitely recommend you try one on your BLT. We included cable routing on the top tube for this purpose, so your bike will still look nice and clean...