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stumpjumper1990
PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:45 pm 
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I really like DBR. Just really like the look of them. When I saw this 20 inch frame for sale on ebay, I had to try to get it.... And guess what.... I just bought it!

I will try to get it to The Netherlands, but with some help from members, I think it will get here..... some day!

Anyway, will try to find some parts for it. Nice project for 2011!

So, this is it: a 1995 DBR WCF Vertex!

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williwoods
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:18 pm 
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those are cool just horribly flexy.

Do you have a build plan?
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stumpjumper1990
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:35 pm 
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williwoods wrote:
Do you have a build plan?


I think just like it was....... Not sure yet!

First things first.....: My Mt Tam!
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Rio
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:15 pm 
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you must have a huge.... Shed!! :lol:
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stumpjumper1990
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:16 pm 
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Rio wrote:
you must have a huge.... Shed!! :lol:


Ooh yeah!! :lol:

See:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=115905
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Rio
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very nice. Like your car too by the way!
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:19 pm 
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Rio wrote:
very nice. Like your car too by the way!


Thanks! Can't use it now though...... Cannot find snowtires for a Mini! :cry:
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Rio
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:42 am 
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I have the same problem with my specialized tarmac :lol:
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stumpjumper1990
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It arrived today after being held up by customs!!

Here is the first crappy phone picture! This weekend I will make some more!

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stumpjumper1990
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Some more pics after some work on it.....

Got a Marzochi Bomber Z2 on it now, but will change it for a Manitou Comp that is on the way! The Kooka headset is very nice with it and I love the WTB tires.
Will do some work on the chips on the frame. Not major though: it's gonne be a rider!

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Rio
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you've been busy! Are you building 2 bikes at once, or maybee even more... :lol:
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Allmost ready!

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:41 pm 
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those are cool just horribly flexy.



I don't understand this comment :? ....I find the WCF significantly stiffer than the all steel frames, both TT-Lite and Ritchey WCS, probably on a par with the aluminium Vertex but with more comfort.

Build is looking good so far, very business like and useable 8)

Let us know what you think of the ride once you've got it finished, not many of these about, I'd be interested.
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jango wrote:
Build is looking good so far, very business like and useable 8)

Let us know what you think of the ride once you've got it finished, not many of these about, I'd be interested.


Thanks! It was the plan to make it useable! Glad you noticed! :lol:

I'll have it ready soon and will get it out there and let you know!

Still got a Manitou Magnum waiting for a rebuild :? Don't know when I have the time to finish that one, so that's why I put the Z2 on it. Looking OK IMO!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:43 am 
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it's getting there Bart! I agree, the Bomber looks good. But with the Manitou I think it will look even better!
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