Re:
A bit of an update for you all. I acquired some great condition Hope wheels, which subject to a refurb and a new matching rim have turned out fab. I couldn't resist some NOS Middleburn chain ring bolts on flee bay earlier this month, so on they went too. Sadly, the previous Pace fork decals bit the dust as I had problems with the canti studs, an event that got Lee to brake out his torch again. Anyhow, all has ended well now.
Just a bit of fettling now and it's time to hit the trails. That said, I can't help but think a replacement blue Middleburn spider might finish Paul off (anyone?).
So there you have it, 25 years ownership, one full refurb, countless bits and the journey continues. I enclose a build sheet below, peace and love, H.
Frame- Brodie Catalyst 1990 with modifications by Chas Roberts
Fork- Pace RC 35
Stem- Salsa roller
Seat Post- USE
Binder Bolt- X-Lite
headset- Mavic
Handlebars- USE
Bar Ends- USE
Grips- Ritchey lock on's
Chainset- Middleburn RS3
Rings- Middleburn 46 / 36 / 26
Chain- 8 speed
Pedals- Shinano spuds
BB- Shimano UN-72
Shifters- XT thumbies
Front Derailleur- XT M730
Rear Derailleur- XT M735 with Middleburn bolt
Cassette- LX 8 speed 11-28
Wheels- Front Hope Suspension / Mavic 317 / DT Spokes & Rear Hope Hyperglide / Ti freehub / Mavic 317 / DT Spokes
Tyres- Panaracer Cinder 1.95
QR's- Hope
Brake Levers- X-Lite Chicken Stix
Brake Cantilevers- Machine Tech