Kleins and Specializeds

I have got a frame you are talking about, I mean that 93 S-works carbon-titanium with a badge on the upper tube near the head which says that the frame is a limited final edition of Ned Overden, No. 2 of 60. No. 1 owns Ned Overend. The frame is never used, was hanging on the wall. Call me if you are interested in at +48600957001 or just e-mail at pidzey@o2.pl

I have like you :
> Klein Attitude 1992 Paul-topline singlespeed
> Klein Adroit 1992 XTR-topline
> Klein Pinnacle 1992 full XT
> klein Rascal 1991 full XT
> Sworks Ultimate XTR-Kooka-Avid (in build)
> Sworks FSR 1994 XTR (in build)

New pics of my '95 Klein Adept.

Made in Feb 1995 when there were not supposed to be Adepts available anymore. According to Carsten, this is one of the last Adepts built. Additionally it has a Coral Reef linear fade paintjob making this one a rare beast indeed. Of course, I'm using it as my daily "race-to-work" bike!
It has full original Deore XT M737. Replaced the original 90mm MC1 with a 150mm one. Don't know if this should have a Vetta TT or Flite but I replaced the Avocet 02 which came in it with a Flite Transalp.
Also using modern SPDs and tires. I have NOS Shimano M323 pedals for it so I might change them sometime in the future.

Click on the thumbnails to open bigger pics:

My S-Works is ready at long last!

Frame: 1992 S-Works Carbon
Fork: 1994 Specialized FutureShock FSX Carbon/Titanium
Headset: Tange 1" AheadSet
Stem: Specialized Titanium 1" AheadSet, 135mm
Handlebar: S-Works Thermoplastic
Bar Ends: Control Tech Team Issue
Grips: Grab-On MTN-2
Brakes: Shimano XTR M900
Cantilever cable hangers: Tektro / Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900
Shifters: Shimano XTR M900
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Cassette: Shimano XTR M900 12-28
Chain: KMC X9
Cranks: Shimano XTR M900
Chainrings: Shimano XTR M900 SG-X
Bottom Bracket: Syncros Titanium
Pedals: Shimano M737 SPD
Quick Releases: Ringlé CamTwist
Rims: Sun CR-18
Hubs: NukeProof Bombshell Carbon
Spokes: Wheelsmith titanium front, double butted rear
Tyres: Specialized Cannibal /S 1.95" Umma Gumma
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium Transalp
Seatpost: American Classic Titanium
Bottle cage: Specialized Titanium
Weight: ??




I do have a complete XTR M900 part spec (BB, hubs+QRs & seatpost) for her, but I decided to use the more bling-bling parts at least for now. I also have a rigid Direct Drive fork for her and I'm thinking should I use it instead of the FSX or not. The FSX doesn't hold the air for ages but it does look nice

epics looking very nice Kai
what happened to the 90mm MC1? its a useable length by modern standards

Well, the actual Ultimate is almost ready (check out the page 1 on this thread) but I like this CrMo lugged one too...

I intend to keep the 90mm MC1 too. I changed it because the toptube on this 19" frame is only ~565mm and it was too cramped for me with the 90mm stem.

Wanted to show you guys some updates on S-Works Carbon.


Phase I - initial build


Phase II - barends and saddle updated


Phase III - tension disc wheel installed




Lot's of Ti & Carbon here too: onZa OZ-Tis, Specialized Thermoplastic bar, Titanium stem and FSX Carbon/Ti fork


Flite Evolution Titanium/Carbon saddle and American Classic Titanium seatpost


Nice to have a tension disc at last...

KAI, that looks gorgeous

Nice upgrade! :shock:

Do you have some photo's of the Klein Adroit?
I like to see them...