Ode to CRC Octane One Zircus

[fjohn860]

Frame - Octane One Zircus
Rear shock - Legs 11
Front fork - Society Xeno
Handlebars - FMFXTR 90mm risers, 780mm wide
Stem - Hussefelt 50mm
Headset - Brand X
Grips - Ergon GA2 Fats
Saddle - WTB Volt
Seatpost - ControlTech Carbon
Front brake - Niente
Rear brake - Sram Level T
Cranks - Deckas 165mm 30t
Chainguide - Niente
Chain - SS Black
Pedals - Crank Brothers Stamp 1
Front derailleur - Niente
Rear derailleur - Niente
Front shifter - Niente
Rear shifter - Niente
Cassette - 13t Muqzi single speed conversion kit
Front hub - Circa 2008 Sunringle/giant 20x110
Rear hub - Circa 2008 Shimano Deore FH-M525 QR converted to "bolt-on" w/stainless cap heads and chain tugs.
Front rim - Circa 2008 SunRingle Rhyno lite
Rear rim - Circa 2008 SunRingle Rhyno lite
Spokes - Sì
Nipples - Sì
Tyres - DMR Moto R 26x2.2" front and rear
Tubes - Sì
Total weight - 27lbs on my vintage salter scales

In light of recent news regarding the imminent demise of CRC I thought what better time to post this ride, the frame of which I purchased from CRC back in the twilight of their heyday. So with a bit of a nod to the CRC of old here it is.
Purchased the frame back in 2013(ish) and proceeded to build up a fair ol' bitsa using some parts (crankset, pedals, BB, wheels, forks) from my first mtb (1996 Giant ATX 860) as well as some new parts bought from CRC. I got my DIY paint on with the rims, stem and pedals and ended up with some real funky colour choices (no one has ever accused me of having good colour coordination). Previous Xmas cheer theme.

With RS Judy's

With Society Xenos before a repaint.

Now the parts spec is a little bit more finished/modern (colour scheme also less Xmas and a little bit more B-2 spirit).
Probably won't change anything in the medium term just want to get out and ride it more.

Long term I definitely plan to build a proper single speed hub wheelset with some slightly wider rims and possibly purchase a crankset and bars (depending on the longevity of the AliEx bars and crank).

I built this thing for tooling around the neighbourhood and for pump track duties.

 

[pink poodle]

Looks like some fun times ahead! Tells us about those forks? I did some googling and the current release looks nice (36mm stanchions + 20x110mm axle) but there isn't much else detail.

 

[fjohn860]

Yes indeed fun times ahead. The forks were a cheap second-hand purchase to replace the Judys.

These ones are also 20x110 and 36mm stations. They are basically a RST Space DJ fork. These model ones got some bad rap back in the day for breaking apparently, but I'm no dirt lumps connoisseur so they won't be having a hard life.

Simple rebound damper in the right leg with dial at the top and an air/coil spring assembly on the left.

 

[wkkie]

Nice. But you need to bring back some of the Christmas cheer!