Latido CT301

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Some bits that are envisioned to go onto the Latido

Still on the lookout for a front mech and a seat post in 27.0 (XT..), headset-wise I seem to be sorted..
Think I'll be swapping the Biopace HP rings for some actual round rings.
Anybody got a set of black fc-m730 cranks they'd like to part with?



The left pedal is there, it's just not in the pic

Re: New project: Latido CT301

Now I understand what you need that black XT headset for.

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Received a NOS XTR hp-m900 1" threaded headset today, so focused on the front end of the project a bit.
Not sure yet if the XTR grey matches both the shiney black of the cantilevers, as well as the shiney fluoro yellowness of the forks .






I think I'll just try and see what it looks like..

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Progress on this build is sloooow, at least slower than expected..
Partly due to lack of time, but also due to my inability to properly install the bottom cup of the XTR headset. Hopefully, the headset press that is on its way will help there, so that I can move to the next issue: installing the crown race
Cabling also promises to be a challenge, as most of the cable guides seem rather narrow/tight.
But, let's take this step by step.

Here's an impression of the rolling chassis I quickly put together a while ago, just to get a first glimpse. Looks to have a fairly short top tube.


Work in progress , slowly getting there..

Finally, the freakin' headset gave in..




Just need to cut the steerer, cut cables and finetune brakes and derailleurs. And add grips..


Done..

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Done :!:

Was planning to enter this in this month's BoTM, but honestly, I'm not sure of the age of the frame; 1989? 1990?, so I'll have another go later this year
Quite happy with the result, I must say!





Frame: Latido CT301
Fork: Latido steel w/ Shimano dropouts (dated 'MG')

Headset: Shimano XTR hp-m900 1"
Stem: Noname black quill w/ internal cable routing
Handlebar: Kore black
Grips: ATB
Barends: N.A.

Brakes: Shimano Deore XT br-m734 (black)
Brake Pads: Shimano Deore XT
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT bl-m733

Shifters: Shimano Deore XT sl-m732
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT fd-m736 (bp)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT rd-m732
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano HG
Chain: Shimano HG
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT fc-m730 (175mm)
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Shimano SG 46/36/24
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore LX bb-un55
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT pd-m737

Hub Skewers: Shimano Deore XT
Rims: FIR EA10 Speedy
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT
Nipples: Yes
Spokes: Yes
Tyres: Tioga Farmer John's Cousin/IRC Piranha PRO
Tubes: Specialized

Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo (re-issue)
Seatpost: Shimano Deore XT sp-m730 (27.0mm)
Seatpost Binder: Noname

Weight: :?:

Got some neon yellow Tioga brake tamers on the way to finish it off completely

More pictures to follow..

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Lovely. Definitely needs the neon yellow brake tamers though!

Star12

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Couple more pics; decided to go for thumbies instead of the brifters and to replace the Biopace rings by round black SG ones.





Just swing your leg over it and ride..



Thanks for watching!

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That's really nice.

I've never owned or ridden one but I do have a soft spot for some of these early composite, bonded and mixed material frames.

Top job! Looks ace!

Never heard of the brand before but like others here i really like it. Very unusual design features and would love to know how it rides

Mark