It is currently Wed May 22, 2013 7:21 am

View unanswered posts | View active topics


Retrobike Forum Index » Mountain Bike --> 1997 » Reader's MTBs --> 1997

All times are UTC




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 5 of 10
  [ 143 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ... 10  Next
  Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
mfh126
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:40 pm 
Gold Trader
Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:05 pm
Posts: 2179
Location: Virginia, USA
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

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

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. :)


Last edited by mfh126 on Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
uno-speedo
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:03 pm 
BoTM Winner
BoTM Winner
User avatar

Joined: Tue May 02, 2006 8:18 pm
Posts: 1048
Location: The Surrey Hills
Where the like button?

Cool build.
Top
 Profile  
 
wadsy
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:15 pm 
BoTM Winner / Gold Trader
BoTM Winner / Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:36 pm
Posts: 4512
Location: West Berkshire
Nice one Mike 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
GT-Steve
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:21 pm 
retrobike rider / Gold Trader
retrobike rider / Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:43 pm
Posts: 11598
Location: At the pinnacle of fuckwittery
Absolutely drop-dead-gorgeous

Stunningly beautiful from all angles. 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
mfh126
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:33 pm 
Gold Trader
Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:05 pm
Posts: 2179
Location: Virginia, USA
Thanks fellas! :D

Spec sheet now posted at the bottom of page 5. 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
mfh126
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:37 pm 
Gold Trader
Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:05 pm
Posts: 2179
Location: Virginia, USA
I almost forgot to thank Michael (ez054098) for the karma XT seatpost -- it was a huge help!
Top
 Profile  
 
mikee
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:02 pm 
MacRetro Deputy AEC
MacRetro Deputy AEC
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:03 pm
Posts: 11287
Location: GET YOUR ARSE TO DUNKELD
thats okay

can i have it ?




stunning work there mike ,love it
Top
 Profile  
 
racer x
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:08 pm 
Gold Trader
Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:31 pm
Posts: 4789
Super nice yeti liking the photos 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
kaiser
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:09 pm 
MacModerator
MacModerator
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:59 pm
Posts: 19132
Yup I think you've nailed it :D :D :D
Top
 Profile  
 
Martin
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:12 pm 
Gold Trader
Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:35 pm
Posts: 2711
Location: Zwolle, Holland
Nice build you have made. The cranks and seat keeps 8) on me.

Cheers,
Martin
Top
 Profile  
 
nevadasmith
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:10 pm 
West Midlands Deputy AEC
West Midlands Deputy AEC
User avatar

Joined: Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:30 pm
Posts: 3157
Location: glous
Class. 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
Rod_Saetan
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:25 pm 
Retro Guru
User avatar

Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:40 pm
Posts: 2080
Location: Granny ring
9/10 - well done.
Top
 Profile  
 
cchris2lou
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:04 pm 
Old School Grand Master
Old School Grand Master
User avatar

Joined: Wed Oct 05, 2005 6:45 pm
Posts: 10172
Location: kent
Very nice . 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
ez054098
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:28 am 
Retro Guru
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:28 am
Posts: 1083
Location: SF Bay Area
mfh126 wrote:
I almost forgot to thank Michael (ez054098) for the karma XT seatpost -- it was a huge help!


You are so welcome! Mike, this is how I hoped it would turn out.
What a classy build. This is my ultimate Ultimate.

B.O.T.M. for sure.
Top
 Profile  
 
mr_ship
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 3:44 am 
BoTM Winner / Gold Trader / Rider
BoTM Winner / Gold Trader / Rider
User avatar

Joined: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:00 am
Posts: 1405
Location: The Lake District
Fantastic build Mike 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 5 of 10
  [ 143 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ... 10  Next

Retrobike Forum Index » Mountain Bike --> 1997 » Reader's MTBs --> 1997

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: grd, johnv, JonSattler, Jussa, Majestic-12 [Bot], merckx, Pyro Tim, Raleighracer, Rio, whayne and 27 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
New Forum Posts
M569 Chainset £20 posted
 Poster: The History Man
 Date: Wed May 22, 2013 7:15 am

80s or 90s quality mountain bike, Muddy Fox/Marin etc.
 Poster: STANDISH
 Date: Wed May 22, 2013 7:14 am

Raleigh Europa 1979 - Project (With lots of Photos)
 Poster: KidDynamite
 Date: Wed May 22, 2013 7:13 am

Decathlon Workstands
 Poster: Johnsqual
 Date: Wed May 22, 2013 7:12 am

konaman1 feedback
 Poster: MynameisCasper
 Date: Wed May 22, 2013 7:12 am
Right now on ebay
Peugeot Columbus Frame and Fork
 Poster: rowley
 Date: Wed May 22, 2013 5:32 am

Orange X1
 Poster: Jussa
 Date: Wed May 22, 2013 5:22 am

nice bike with a nice price
 Poster: Spanky22b
 Date: Tue May 21, 2013 11:17 pm

check out this bike
 Poster: incorrigible
 Date: Tue May 21, 2013 11:16 pm

Geti
 Poster: kermitgreenkona88
 Date: Tue May 21, 2013 11:03 pm



[ Switch to mobile style ]
All content © Retrobike Ltd unless otherwise stated - Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group