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dave witchdoktor

Post subject: 1997 GT Xizang

Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:53 pm

Old School Hero

Joined: Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:21 pm
Posts: 175

My 97 Xizang build in progress

I will be putting parts on just so she can be ridden!
so some parts will stay,some will go

Them Decals have gotta go! then a polish i reckon.

Some bits thrown on, the seatpost has now been sold
so im on the lookout for a Syncros Ti 27.2 330-400mm
(All help appreciated!)

Better pics soon

Decals have been ordered

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STUFF NEEDED........

Syncro Ti Seatpost 27.2x330mm and upwards-Sorted

Red or Green Ringle Ti Stix Seatclamp Fixed - 31.8

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Rich

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:01 am

BoTM Winner / retrobike rider

Joined: Wed Nov 23, 2005 2:34 pm
Posts: 1851
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

I'm a sucker for Ti GT framesets...one of my dream bikes...looking forward to this build

Cheers

Rich

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merckx

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:05 am

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Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:14 am
Posts: 1871
Location: Kuranda DH circa 1991

very nice! like the way it is heading. what's the decal scheme you have decided to go with?

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KillerTurtle

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:18 pm

Dirt Disciple

Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:44 pm
Posts: 99
Location: Tuddern, Germany

So cool!

Is this a 16" frame?

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dave witchdoktor

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:05 pm

Old School Hero

Joined: Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:21 pm
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Rich wrote:

I'm a sucker for Ti GT framesets...one of my dream bikes...looking forward to this build

Cheers

Rich

My Dream Bike too! I bought a Zaskar back in 94 and loved it,but used to drool over the Xizang in the catalogue.
Always wanted one and now i do! Really can't wait to get out on her for a ride, wondering how she'll handle.
I've just moved a DEAN Ti on and that was a lovely ride,so i'm expecting so much more.
Anyways a little progress was made today!!! will put pics up shortly

Cheers

Dave

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STUFF NEEDED........

Syncro Ti Seatpost 27.2x330mm and upwards-Sorted

Red or Green Ringle Ti Stix Seatclamp Fixed - 31.8

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dave witchdoktor

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:13 pm

Old School Hero

Joined: Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:21 pm
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merckx wrote:

very nice! like the way it is heading. what's the decal scheme you have decided to go with?

I have stayed with the 97 Decals but custom colours!! Will have to wait and see! looking forward to them arriving,i've never liked blue on my bikes(a personal thing),Gil is on the case, so should be here in a week.

And yes is a 16" KillerTurtle

Cheers

Dave

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STUFF NEEDED........

Syncro Ti Seatpost 27.2x330mm and upwards-Sorted

Red or Green Ringle Ti Stix Seatclamp Fixed - 31.8

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gtRTSdh

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:25 pm

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Joined: Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:29 pm
Posts: 1877
Location: Somerset

Ineresting, don't forget the copperslip when you put the BB and secondly direct fit seatpost in!

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dave witchdoktor

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:31 pm

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gtRTSdh wrote:

Ineresting, don't forget the copperslip when you put the BB and secondly direct fit seatpost in!

Oh yes had fun with the copperslip and BB today!!

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STUFF NEEDED........

Syncro Ti Seatpost 27.2x330mm and upwards-Sorted

Red or Green Ringle Ti Stix Seatclamp Fixed - 31.8

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dave witchdoktor

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:14 pm

Old School Hero

Joined: Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:21 pm
Posts: 175

Some pics from today!!

In goes the Royce Ti

Pace Rings

Middleburn RS3's

M900 XTR RD

Hope Ti Glide, Mavic 217 Ceramic

Kooka Stem, King Headset

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STUFF NEEDED........

Syncro Ti Seatpost 27.2x330mm and upwards-Sorted

Red or Green Ringle Ti Stix Seatclamp Fixed - 31.8

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merckx

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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:54 pm

Retro Guru

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:14 am
Posts: 1871
Location: Kuranda DH circa 1991

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