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I_am_Will
 Post subject: 1991 Giant Cadex CFM 3
PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:23 pm 
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Location: Renkum, The Netherlands
Frame: Giant Cadex CFM 3

Fork: Rock Shox Mag 21

Headset: XTR M900
Stem: Cycletech
Handlebar: Cycletech
Grips: Esi grips

Brakes: XTR M900
Brake Pads: XTR M900
Brake Cables: XTR
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: XTR M900

Shifters: XTR M900
Front Derailleur: XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: XTR M900
Derailleur Cables: XTR
Cassette: XTR M900
Chain: XTR M900
Cranks: XTR M900
Crank Bolts: XTR M900
Chainrings: Shimano 46-36-26
Bottom Bracket: XTR M900
Pedals: Crank Brothers

Hub Skewers: XTR M900
Rims: Araya
Hubs: XTR M900
Tyres: Michelin Wildgripper

Saddle: F’izik Pave
Seatpost: Alloy
Seatpost Binder: Giant



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feetabix
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:55 pm 
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thats a good introduction here will.....very nice!......welcome to the site.....
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stumpjumper1990
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:12 pm 
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Lovely bike!

And welcome to the forum! You won't regret it! :wink:
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Rio
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:54 pm 
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Welcome to RB. Very nice Cadex! What's the story behind this bike (and rider combo...)?
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captaincosmic
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:59 pm 
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Very slick and I like the pic with the graffiti in the background great idea.
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I_am_Will
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:39 pm 
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Thanks for all the comments 8) . It's a warm welcome !
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I_am_Will
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Rio wrote:
Welcome to RB. Very nice Cadex! What's the story behind this bike (and rider combo...)?


Thanks :lol:

The story behind the bike… I really fancied this bike BITD, but I wasn’t able to buy one my own. BITD the LBS was a Giant Store, and had this bike displayed when it came out. I’ve spend much time there…

This bike I bought a couple of months ago. The previous owner had made some decisions, so the bike wasn’t original anymore. At the same time I could get my hands on a “Cycle Tech” with a broken seat tube. That bike had a complete XTR M900 group set (including hubs, and BB) in a mint condition (even the brake pads!). The guy who was selling it, didn’t had any idea what he was selling, so I’ve had a bargain. I’ve put the two bikes together and created my dream bike!
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Rio
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:16 pm 
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Great story, thanks for sharing!
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I_am_Will
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This summer I finally got some time to fit a Rock Shox Mag 21 fork on this bike. Yesterday finally the testride.

It's great! I cannot stop smiling :D . What a joy to ride this bike. The fork is still in a perfect condition, holds air and oil and it does what it supposed to do. A perfect match for this bike with the xtr components.

Cheers,
Will


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shaunjoslin
 Post subject: Re: seatpost
PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:35 pm 
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I_am_Will wrote:
Rio wrote:
Welcome to RB. Very nice Cadex! What's the story behind this bike (and rider combo...)?


Thanks :lol:

The story behind the bike… I really fancied this bike BITD, but I wasn’t able to buy one my own. BITD the LBS was a Giant Store, and had this bike displayed when it came out. I’ve spend much time there…

This bike I bought a couple of months ago. The previous owner had made some decisions, so the bike wasn’t original anymore. At the same time I could get my hands on a “Cycle Tech” with a broken seat tube. That bike had a complete XTR M900 group set (including hubs, and BB) in a mint condition (even the brake pads!). The guy who was selling it, didn’t had any idea what he was selling, so I’ve had a bargain. I’ve put the two bikes together and created my dream bike!


what is the diameter of the seat post been looking and i dont have one that fits
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