Dave Lloyd CATS.........
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ringo":3jv3iagr said:
The rear triangles are pretty much identical, but I think the seat tube ctt might be just a touch shorter. I can't remember the length of the top tube, but I know it is more or less the same as all my others, so should fit after some fettling.
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Very nice. Isn't two excessive? 
I had limited options when it came to the fork as the rear end was already designed and set up for disc.
First option was something steel, but in discussion with Argos it turned out that they were not happy about either building me one of their steel forks, or converting a Pace RC30 to disc. Second choice was RC35's, but I didn't want V brakes up front and disc mounts for RC35's don't come up very often, so the quick choice was Exotic and have them sprayed with the frame.
I may consider something else in the future, but it has turned out better than I first imagined, so I'm more than happy.
First option was something steel, but in discussion with Argos it turned out that they were not happy about either building me one of their steel forks, or converting a Pace RC30 to disc. Second choice was RC35's, but I didn't want V brakes up front and disc mounts for RC35's don't come up very often, so the quick choice was Exotic and have them sprayed with the frame.
I may consider something else in the future, but it has turned out better than I first imagined, so I'm more than happy.
Well, here it is.
I have been waiting for the front mech, having bought the wrong one on the bay (I thought they only came in one size :facepalm: ).
A few little jobs to do, like neaten up the front cable, change the tyres and wrap the drive side chainstay, but I managed a quick flick around the block, even in this heat.
Spec:
Dave Lloyd CATS WISKAS
Frame: 1992
Main frame Dedacciai Zero
Rear triangle Reynolds 531
Fork: Exotic carbon
Headset: Ritchey
Stem: Ritchey Force Lite
Handlebar: Ritchey Force Lite black
Barends: X-Lite stubbies
Grips: Blackspire
Brakes: Avid BB7 disc
Brake Levers: Avid SD 2.0
Shifters: SRAM X0 2 x 10 gripshift
Front Derailleur: SRAM X9 2 x 10
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 2 x 10 long cage
Cassette: SRAM PG1070 10 speed 12 - 36
Chain: Wippermann 10 speed
Crankset: SRAM S1400 2 x10 39 / 26
Pedals: Time ATAC
Bottom Bracket: Hope external
Rims: Mavic XC717
Hubs: Hope Pro 2
QRs: Hope
Tyres: Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Saddle: Ritchey Logic
Seatpost: Ritchey
Seatpost Binder: N/A
Once I have a few shakedown rides completed, I shall be taking the CATS and the DOGS down to Haldon for a red run comparison, so watch out for a brief write up very soon.
I have been waiting for the front mech, having bought the wrong one on the bay (I thought they only came in one size :facepalm: ).
A few little jobs to do, like neaten up the front cable, change the tyres and wrap the drive side chainstay, but I managed a quick flick around the block, even in this heat.
Spec:
Dave Lloyd CATS WISKAS
Frame: 1992
Main frame Dedacciai Zero
Rear triangle Reynolds 531
Fork: Exotic carbon
Headset: Ritchey
Stem: Ritchey Force Lite
Handlebar: Ritchey Force Lite black
Barends: X-Lite stubbies
Grips: Blackspire
Brakes: Avid BB7 disc
Brake Levers: Avid SD 2.0
Shifters: SRAM X0 2 x 10 gripshift
Front Derailleur: SRAM X9 2 x 10
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 2 x 10 long cage
Cassette: SRAM PG1070 10 speed 12 - 36
Chain: Wippermann 10 speed
Crankset: SRAM S1400 2 x10 39 / 26
Pedals: Time ATAC
Bottom Bracket: Hope external
Rims: Mavic XC717
Hubs: Hope Pro 2
QRs: Hope
Tyres: Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Saddle: Ritchey Logic
Seatpost: Ritchey
Seatpost Binder: N/A
Once I have a few shakedown rides completed, I shall be taking the CATS and the DOGS down to Haldon for a red run comparison, so watch out for a brief write up very soon.
