Finito:
Frame: 1996 M Fat Chance Shock-A-Billy
Fork: 1996 Judy SL w/ Speed Springs
Headset: King 1" Nothreadset
Stem: Ringle Zooka Clamp-on
Handlebar: Titec Ti
Grips: Onza Ules
Brakes: XTR M900 Cantis
Brake Cables: Grey XTR
Cantilever cable hangers: XTR front, Tri-Dangle rear
Brake Levers: XTR M900 Combo
Shifters: XTR M900 Combo
Front Derailleur: XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: XTR M900
Derailleur Cables: Grey XTR
Cassette: XT
Chain: SRAM
Cranks: Cooks
Chainrings: M900
Pedals: Crank Bros Candy SL
Hub Skewers: Ringle Ti CamTwist
Rims: Mavic 117 SUP Ceramic
Hubs: XTR M900
Spokes: Swiss DT
Tyres: Onza Rip & Rail
Saddle: SDG Ti
Seatpost: Ringle Moby
Seatpost Binder: Fat Chance
Weight: 27-8lbs
The Ride
Incredible to have the chance to ride this Beauty, and happy to report that it has lived up to my dreams/expectations; It handles perfectly. Took it for a maiden voyage on the South Downs on Saturday [20 miles or so] with a coupla mates [riding a Maverick and an Orange ST4]. Despite an aggresive front end, it was a comfortable ride and the suspension seemed well balanced :twisted: The fact that it is an M, compared to my Yo's ML, made it easier to throw around the trail without it being too short/low
Many thanks to all the RBers who helped me with parts including Jez, Doug and Bill.. Rock on.. :twisted: