Litespeed Niota

[N@th]

Pic of my new Litespeed Niota:



Spec

Litespeed Niota LRG Al
Marzocchi Bomber 700 XC ATA
Mavic Crossmax SL
XTR M970 Chainset
XTR M971 Shadow Rear Mech
XTR 7701 Chain
XT Front Mech
XTR M970 Rapid Fire Shifters
XTR Pedals
Ritchey WCS Headset
Formula Oro K24 Brakes
Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost
Thomson X4 Stem
Hope seatpost Q/R
Easton EC70 Monkeylite Risers
Charge Spoon Saddle
Bontrager Mud X UST Tyres
ODI Lock ons

Weighs in at 23.8lb

[N@th]

Hey great site guys by the way. 

Not sure if its helps anyone but I had real problems with the front mech.

I initially tried an XTR M971 bottom swing dual pull. Had problems with the outside edge of the cast swingarm hitting the small swing arm on the front mech. Spoke to AMC and they said use a top swing top pull. So then bought an XTR top swing M970.

This however had a similar affect at the other side. When the rear shock was at full travel, I.E the swing arm was all the way forward (fully compressed) it touched the back of the front mech. It was pretty frustrating.  The XTR M97x range have wider clamps which makes them stand out a little more from the frame.

So in the end I reverted to an older style XT mech. This is smaller so fits OK.

[chuckbville]

Hey Noth,

Great looking Niota. I have a question. I see that you have the Large frame, how tall are you? I'm looking very seriously at a Niota Al frame identical to yours. Already have the Teramo for the road... Gotta stick with the brand.

I'm 5'11" and need advice on a L or ML size. Any thoughts will be appreciated.
Thanks,
CB

[edward]

Do you really need a front mech - do without, its much better.

[gera506]

Hi, do you know what mean the number on the Frame (serial number)
Where say the frame size?