1997 GT Xizang Now Finished

Hello all

Ive been working on this bike since may, and its finally finished. I was thinking of taking some better pictures of it at some point and entering her for BOTM
comments welcome, please let me know what you think


the build thread can be found here http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149193&highlight=

cheers

Spec:
Frame: 1997 GTX with 1995 graphics

Fork: Pace RC30

Headset: Hope sealed
Stem: Syncros
Handlebar: GT flat bar
Grips: WTB

Brakes: XTR m950
Brake Pads: XTR m950
Brake Cables: Clarkes
Brake Levers: XTR m950

Shifters: XTR m950
Front Derailleur: XTR m950
Rear Derailleur: XTR m950
Derailleur Cables: Clarkes
Cassette: XTR m950
Chain: XTR m950
Cranks: Race Face Turbine
Chainrings: Race Face
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ
Pedals: Shimano DX sealed

Hub Skewers: Hope
Rims: Mavic
Hubs: Hope TI Glide
Tyres: Michelin WildGripper
Tubes: Specialized

Saddle: Charge Spoon
Seatpost: Syncros
Seatpost Binder: Hope

Total Spend: £540

the pictures: theyre only phone shots, but they'll do for the meantime

That is a cracking build.... The whole lot for £540 is outstanding

LUSH- I really miss my 1994 xi

daj":133qhlir said:

That is a cracking build.... The whole lot for £540 is outstanding

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cheers. it was an xizang on a budget, but its turned out fantastic, to look at and to ride. Hopefully it could be BOTM material :?

its_kirby":133qhlir said:

LUSH- I really miss my 1994 xi

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why did you sell it?? it was a cracking example

daj":2ob9gha1 said:

That is a cracking build.... The whole lot for £540 is outstanding

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Indead!!

Congratulations for having it ready

We can bouth put them for BOTM one day

nogueira.nuno":1b6nib05 said:

daj":1b6nib05 said:

That is a cracking build.... The whole lot for £540 is outstanding

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Indead!!

Congratulations for having it ready

We can bouth put them for BOTM one day

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Definately there should be an Xizang month, or at least a GT month i reckon.....

its_kirby":27piibz7 said:

LUSH- I really miss my 1994 xi

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why did you sell it?? it was a cracking example[/quote]

Hmmm good question- think it was a grass is always greener moment!

Great build! And for that money!!

Irvinizer":3qzxuzmg said:

Great build! And for that money!!

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cheers, it was an xizang on a budget, but turned out a really nice bike

Stunning bike, best size too