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1994 Orange Clockwork
Fork: Orange (Rigid with 1" Steerer)
Stem: Orange Stalk
Headset: Shimano LX
Bars: Ti - shortened Raleigh bullbar
Grips: ProGrip (hellish to remove)
Brakes: Shimano XT M739 V-Brake
Levers: Shimano XT M739 V-Brake
Shifters: Shimano XT M740 8 spd RF+
F Derailleur: Shimano LX Mega-9 M570
R Derailleur: Shimano XT M739 Long cage, 8 speed SGS
Chainset: Sugino Impel 22(Pace)/32/42T 170mm
Chain: KMC
Bottom Bracket: Shimano LX UN51
Pedals: Shimano PD-M515
F Rim: Mavic X517
F Hub: Shimano Deore M510
R Rim: Mavic X221
R Hub: Shimano XT M737
Tyres: IRC Mythos XC Kevlar Folding
Saddle: Vetta SL Leather / CrMo Rails
Seatbolt: X-Lite Steel / Aluminium - Blue Anodised
Seatpost: Kalloy Aluminium - Micro-Adjust
Weight: Light enough
Some history. Initially owned by a friend for the first few years of its life, it was involved in a collision with a car on a traffic island. Insurance paid out for a full replacement and let my friend dispose of the frame - I paid the princely sum of £10 for the lightly damaged frame/forks. The rear triangle had to be re-aligned with some cold-setting - the left seat/chain stays aren't perfect, but are safe enough to ride.
Looks a little tired now, but I like the patina that such age brings. Sure I could get it resprayed, but what use is a garage queen ? Component wise, nothing flashy, just functional, solid kit. Rides just like a legend should - fast, comfortable and could last all day (unlike its rider).
BTW does anyone have a scan of the Clockwork review in MTB Pro magazine ? IIRC it was in the first 2 or 3 issues but I haven't found it yet.
Update for 2014 : XT V-Brakes / Levers / Shifters (lovely
) with new cables and a re-grease of the LX headset
Fork: Orange (Rigid with 1" Steerer)
Stem: Orange Stalk
Headset: Shimano LX
Bars: Ti - shortened Raleigh bullbar
Grips: ProGrip (hellish to remove)
Brakes: Shimano XT M739 V-Brake
Levers: Shimano XT M739 V-Brake
Shifters: Shimano XT M740 8 spd RF+
F Derailleur: Shimano LX Mega-9 M570
R Derailleur: Shimano XT M739 Long cage, 8 speed SGS
Chainset: Sugino Impel 22(Pace)/32/42T 170mm
Chain: KMC
Bottom Bracket: Shimano LX UN51
Pedals: Shimano PD-M515
F Rim: Mavic X517
F Hub: Shimano Deore M510
R Rim: Mavic X221
R Hub: Shimano XT M737
Tyres: IRC Mythos XC Kevlar Folding
Saddle: Vetta SL Leather / CrMo Rails
Seatbolt: X-Lite Steel / Aluminium - Blue Anodised
Seatpost: Kalloy Aluminium - Micro-Adjust
Weight: Light enough
Some history. Initially owned by a friend for the first few years of its life, it was involved in a collision with a car on a traffic island. Insurance paid out for a full replacement and let my friend dispose of the frame - I paid the princely sum of £10 for the lightly damaged frame/forks. The rear triangle had to be re-aligned with some cold-setting - the left seat/chain stays aren't perfect, but are safe enough to ride.
Looks a little tired now, but I like the patina that such age brings. Sure I could get it resprayed, but what use is a garage queen ? Component wise, nothing flashy, just functional, solid kit. Rides just like a legend should - fast, comfortable and could last all day (unlike its rider).
BTW does anyone have a scan of the Clockwork review in MTB Pro magazine ? IIRC it was in the first 2 or 3 issues but I haven't found it yet.
Update for 2014 : XT V-Brakes / Levers / Shifters (lovely
) with new cables and a re-grease of the LX headset
