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chrisv40
 Post subject: Univega Alpina 5.5
PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:11 am 
Classified Mod / Lincs, East and South Yorks AEC
Classified Mod / Lincs, East and South Yorks AEC
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Location: East Yorkshire
New project has just arrived!
The plan is for full M735 that im taking off another bike that will be sold.
This one is going to be a winter bike as I hate taking my other 5.5 out in bad weather.


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sbeech30
 Post subject: Re: Univega Alpina 5.5
PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:04 pm 
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Location: Birmingham
Very nice, look forward to the build!
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Mike Muz
 Post subject: Re:
PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:09 pm 
gold | rider | rBoTM
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Looks nice, what tubing is it?

Shiny XT will look great on that frame being black

I should know, I have two black Scotts with XT.

Looking forward to seeing it progress

Mike
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bowser
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:20 pm 
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Very nice
I'll have a 99 with flake please
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chrisv40
 Post subject: Re:
PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:31 am 
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Full 9-6-9 butted including stays Mike.
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chrisv40
 Post subject: Re:
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:18 pm 
Classified Mod / Lincs, East and South Yorks AEC
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Ive made a bit of progress, bars and controls fitted. The stem will be changed to one thats shorter with more rise.
Most of the m735 groupset is on, the top pull front mech is on its way from giom.


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coomber
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:53 pm 
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Still gutted the one I was rescuing for my brother had a rotten chain stay. Seem to hold water due to design but such cool frames.
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chrisv40
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:36 am 
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Long time no update, all finished and well tested!


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chrisv40
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Frame: Univega Alpina 5.5 (969 Racelight Tubing)

Fork: Univega 1.3/7

Headset: Original Dia Compe Ahead
Stem: Ritchey
Handlebar: X-Lite Xc
Grips: Ritchey

Brakes:Xt M732
Brake Pads: Aztec & Ritchey
Brake Cables: Jagwire
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza Chill Pills
Brake Levers: Xt M732

Shifters: Xt M732 Sti
Front Derailleur: Xt M736
Rear Derailleur: Xt M735
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire
Cassette: Shimano Hg
Chain: Sram
Cranks: Xt M730
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Xt
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Un55
Pedals: Spds

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Mavic 231 front, Mavic 221 rear
Hubs: Hope front, Lx M565 rear
Nipples: Blue alloy
Spokes: Dt Swiss
Tyres: Continental Mountain King
Tubes: Slime

Saddle: WTB Rocket
Seatpost: Original Univega Concept
Seatpost Binder: Original Univega Concept

Weight: Approx 26lbs
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Mike Muz
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 12:53 pm 
gold | rider | rBoTM
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Very nice Chris! Love the colour scheme!

I think DSP has a few of these

Mike
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