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mfh126
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:40 pm 
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Finally finished!

Frame: 19" 1990 Yeti Ultimate U167

Fork: Answer Accutrax

Headset: Chris King 2Nut
Stem: Yeti/FTW
Handlebar: NOS Answer Hyperlite
Grips: ODI Attack

Brakes: NOS Shimano XT M732
Brake Levers: NOS Shimano XT M733

Shifters: NOS Shimano XT M732
Front Derailleur: NOS Shimano XT M735
Rear Derailleur: NOS Shimano XT M735
Cassette: 7 speed freewheel
Chain: NOS Shimano HG91
Cranks: Bullseye 2nd Gen
Bottom Bracket: New Bullseye outboard
Pedals: NOS Shimano XT M737

Hub Skewers: Ringle
Rims: NOS Mavic MA40 36 hole
Hubs: NOS Bullseye
Nipples: Sapim
Spokes: DT Swiss
Tyres: NOS Tioga Psycho

Saddle: NOS Selle Italia Turbo
Seatpost: Shimano XT M730
Seatpost Binder: Ringle

Weight: TBD

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More to come...

A big thanks to Gil, FTW, ameybrook, Yetified (VRC, who suggested it's a '90, not '89), and anyone else with whom I consulted with during the build. :)


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uno-speedo
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Where the like button?

Cool build.
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Nice one Mike 8)
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Absolutely drop-dead-gorgeous

Stunningly beautiful from all angles. 8)
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Thanks fellas! :D

Spec sheet now posted at the bottom of page 5. 8)
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I almost forgot to thank Michael (ez054098) for the karma XT seatpost -- it was a huge help!
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thats okay

can i have it ?




stunning work there mike ,love it
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Super nice yeti liking the photos 8)
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Nice build you have made. The cranks and seat keeps 8) on me.

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