'97 Dirt Research Kenai

kermitgreenkona88":1tkqrfn6 said:

What is the problem you are having with the bottom bracket and the front mech :?:

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It's got a 73mm BB shell and finding a square taper e-type BB is proving a big problem

Yes I can imagine it is they must be pretty unique

Good luck with your search

I could get a Phil Wood bb to fit it but I looked into the costs and it was £130 or so before it got this side of the water. So other plans going ahead now.

Some more bits



Some cleaning and restoration to do yet but plenty of time for that. I also have an M950 chainset that I'm investigating refinishing to its original grey and a selection of brakes (XT/XTR Vs, Maguras) that I will be making a decision on when the time comes to it.

Also have some rather wonderful new rubber arrived. Remakes but nice all the same


Still in there for the long haul

I Love this bike!

Tc

To cut a long story short, here it is in all it's glory. I'm not very good at build threads so I just prefer to let it speak for itself... (Just an iPhone shot at the moment until I get to work on Monday)



Frame: Dirt Research Kenai

Fork: Rock Shox Judy SL

Headset: King NoThreadset
Stem: Richey Force Lite
Handlebar: Titec Ti
Grips: ATI Mushroom
Barends: None

Brakes: Shimano XTR M950
Brake Pads: Swissstop Blue
Brake Cables: Shimano XTR
Cantilever cable hangers: None
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M950

Shifters: Shimano XTR M951
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M950
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M952
Derailleur Cables: Shimano XTR M950
Cassette: Shimano M737 11-30
Chain: SRAM PC870
Cranks: Middleburn RS8
Crank Bolts: Middleburn
Chainrings: Middleburn Hardcote 22-32-42
Chainring bolts: Middleburn
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN71
Pedals: Shimano M535

Hub Skewers: Hope
Wheels: Mavic Crossmax
Tyres: Panaracer Fire XC
Tubes: Continental

Saddle: Flite
Seatpost: Syncros
Seatpost Binder: Generic

Weight: 24 lb

Really nice

Really like it

Here's the promised better shots...

I'm not going to lie. That bike is absolute boss! Looks like it'll eat up hill for breakfast.