DONE: Raleigh Torus XT Titanium

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FireMountain95":30e8p7od said:

Some more nice bits from the posty today...crankset and brifters on the way, newrly there with parts...

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Man this is going to look like a real race machine

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More bits... both in good shape, especially the crankset....

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Decals added today, thanks Gil.

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Very nice very much so - looks fresh out the factory . Want to see more pics and the finished bike, but I’m patient

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ibbz":1ymiivwa said:

Very nice very much so - looks fresh out the factory . Want to see more pics and the finished bike, but I’m patient

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Slow burn, this one. Most parts in hand, forks still under repair, one elusive tyre.... can’t wait to build it up...

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Epic work from Dan Chambers to repair the cracked fork leg. Top bloke, also helped me source a shiny new titanium handlebar, arrow straight like the original. Thanks Dan. The build starts as soon as the posty drops these off...!

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Sterling work there!

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Jobs for the weekend... Forks and frame reunited.

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Nearly there bro
Everything looking beautiful !

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FINISHED build. My Raleigh Torus XT Titanium, 1994 in catalogue pose:

Frame: Plasma arc welded titanium
Fork/ stem/ headset: Direct Control titanium / aluminium fork “Trimnell” with taper bearing headset
Handlebar: Titanium
Grips: Grab On MTN-2
Barends: X-lite alto pro

Brakes: XT M737
Brake Pads: XT M737
Brake Cables: Shimano M System
Cantilever cable hangers: n/a
Brake Levers/ Shifters: Shimano Deore XT ST-M738
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT FD- M738
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M737 Short Cage
Derailleur Cables: Shimano SIS Optislick
Cassette: Shimano CS-M737 Type R
Chain: Shimano HG71
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT FC-M737
Crank Bolts: Shimano XTR M900 Titanium
Chainrings: Shimano Hyperdrive-C
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT PD-M735

Hub Skewers: Halo Hex
Rims: Mavic SUP 217
Hubs: Nukeproof Bombshell Carbon
Nipples: Blue Aluminium
Spokes: DT
Tyres: IRC Mythos XC Rustwall
Tubes: Continental MTB supersonic light

Saddle: Vetta SP Manganese
Seatpost: Kalloy SP-248

Weight: 21-22 lb (bathroom scale precision)