Finally got round to refinishing this little beauty for my wife, who doesn't ride, and doesn't appreciate retro bikes - but hey, I enjoyed it.
It started life (for me) as a purchase here on the forum, and I then set about buying the forks and other bits and bobs to personalise it and bring it back to as close to its former glory as I could (new decals, a couple of small areas to touch up). Mechanically and physically it was sound when I got it, but if you are going to do a job, best off doing it properly.
Aside from re-acquainting myself with cantis, and the fiddly pace rocker, I've enjoyed putting this one together, and even built my first wheels in the process.
Anyhow, here is the spec and some pics:
Frame: Orange Clockwork (14 inch) from way back in 1994
Fork: Pace RC36 MXC. Fully refurbed and with added Ti Stage 2 upgrade kit
Headset: FSA Orbit
Stem: Syncros
Handlebar: Pace/Renthal Sub 130
Grips: Mushroom
Barends: X-Lite
Brakes: XT M737 cantis
Brake Pads: XT (pad and holder style)
Brake Cables: XT
Cantilever cable hangers: Pace rocker and Shimano
Brake Levers: XT M737
Shifters: XT M737
Front Derailleur: XT M737
Rear Derailleur: XT M737 with purple SRP bolts and purple alloy jockeys
Derailleur Cables: XT
Cassette: XT
Chain: XT
Cranks: XT M737
Crank Bolts: SRP in purple
Chainrings: Shimano IG
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Deore XT
Pedals: Deore XT
Hub Skewers: Control Tech in purple
Rims: Mavic 230 TIB SBP
Hubs: XT M737
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Specialized Cannibal
Tubes: Present
Saddle: Bontrager Ti
Seatpost: Syncros
Seatpost Binder: Orange
Weight: Not heavy at all
It started life (for me) as a purchase here on the forum, and I then set about buying the forks and other bits and bobs to personalise it and bring it back to as close to its former glory as I could (new decals, a couple of small areas to touch up). Mechanically and physically it was sound when I got it, but if you are going to do a job, best off doing it properly.
Aside from re-acquainting myself with cantis, and the fiddly pace rocker, I've enjoyed putting this one together, and even built my first wheels in the process.
Anyhow, here is the spec and some pics:
Frame: Orange Clockwork (14 inch) from way back in 1994
Fork: Pace RC36 MXC. Fully refurbed and with added Ti Stage 2 upgrade kit
Headset: FSA Orbit
Stem: Syncros
Handlebar: Pace/Renthal Sub 130
Grips: Mushroom
Barends: X-Lite
Brakes: XT M737 cantis
Brake Pads: XT (pad and holder style)
Brake Cables: XT
Cantilever cable hangers: Pace rocker and Shimano
Brake Levers: XT M737
Shifters: XT M737
Front Derailleur: XT M737
Rear Derailleur: XT M737 with purple SRP bolts and purple alloy jockeys
Derailleur Cables: XT
Cassette: XT
Chain: XT
Cranks: XT M737
Crank Bolts: SRP in purple
Chainrings: Shimano IG
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Deore XT
Pedals: Deore XT
Hub Skewers: Control Tech in purple
Rims: Mavic 230 TIB SBP
Hubs: XT M737
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Specialized Cannibal
Tubes: Present
Saddle: Bontrager Ti
Seatpost: Syncros
Seatpost Binder: Orange
Weight: Not heavy at all