Rocky Mountain Blizzard 1995

606 · Aug 20, 2015

A new to me, but not new to the forum, 1995 Rocky Mountain Blizzard. I've had this a couple of weeks now and I really like the way it rides.

The build is for riding, so I'm not going overboard on being period correct.

groupset - various iterations of Shimano XT, mainly M730. Apart from: brakes - Deore, brake levers - Avid, pedals - Wellgo

stem - Syncros
handlebars -titanium
grips - Oury
seat - Selle Italia Flite. Modern version with longer rails.
seatpost - Kalloy. I've got a 27.0 Syncros but it was very loose in the seat tube, and a bit short.
rims - Ritchey WCS Vantage Pro
tyres - Continental Cross Country 1.95

captaincosmic · Aug 20, 2015

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Great job there the post on this year is 27.2 hence the loose fit
I have a Syncros Ti in rider condition if you are tempted.
It is a great ride and I expect you will love it as much as I did

606 · Aug 20, 2015

Ha, that would explain it. I've got a few 27.2s, so I should be ok.

mattiamerca · Aug 21, 2015

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really beautiful!
what type of tubeset was used for the frame?
this bike needs more photos

606 · Aug 21, 2015

Cheers.

Regarding tubing, the catalogue for 1995 says “the Blizzard frame is a Tange Prestige custom Ultralight/Concept blend that features an exclusive triple butted seat tube”.

captaincosmic · Aug 21, 2015

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As I recall the frame is around or under 4kg

606 · Jul 27, 2016

Still going strong.

Updates since the first post are: XT V-brakes, Mavic rear wheel, XTR/Mavic front wheel, Charge saddle, and currently using Charge Splashback 2.1 front tyre with a 1.95 IRC Mythos on the rear.

troje · Jul 27, 2016

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captaincosmic":3sbmgfk0 said:
As I recall the frame is around or under 4kg

I think two of these frames are under 4 kg as well

Kult Friction · Jul 27, 2016

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what type of tubeset was used for the frame?[/quote said:
Tange Prestige Ultimate Ultralight.... They are really nice frames, I love mine

If it's constructed anything like mine (And why wouldn't it be!), The weld is different at the seat tube/seat stays junction, Going from normal TIG welds elsewhere to looking like fillet at that point, looks great with the extended seat tube and slash cut seat post collar

I've rebuilt mine with more modern parts as well, However if you're looking for any OE kit OP I've still got it in a box... somewhere :roll:

troje · Nov 22, 2017

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Nice build! Where did you find that matching fork?

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