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captaincosmic
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:33 pm 
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I bought this frame off locketirol just after Christmas after a tip off from my old mate matthew 71 who I think likes the idea of me getting in trouble with my better half for buying too many bikes :lol:
I have enjoyed putting her back together over the last week and have to say I think she looks rather gorgeous so had to share some pics with you all.....

The Rocky Blizzard 1995 Project is still on the way but I am frantically hunting for a Rock Shox 21 threaded steerer tube 1 1/8" about 165mm :roll:


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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:38 pm 
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just a few more pics....


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They're really nice pictures.

and the bike too :)

There's quite a collection of Rockies coming along now between the 5 or 6 of us over here building them up (your wife can thank me for the last one ;))

If you get really desperate I could lend you my 170mm threaded crown, though I need it left that length. Until you can find another you can cut shorter (it's my original one from my Altitude and hopefully use it in the future again.)


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Very nice mtb 8)
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Nice build fella. Looks good with the red ano kit 8)
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Cheers guys and thsnks for the offer but I need a keeper ,considering taking the RC35`S off the Marin team as I have some freshly powdercoated Rockstars to switch just thought Rockshox would be more in keeping :roll:
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Fantastic bike....

there was a Stratos in my local shop back in '90/'91 and I spent quite a bit of time drooling over it and the dolomite Klein that was next to it. They're still my two grail bikes...have the Klein now, but still need the Stratos :wink:



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thumbs up on the bike!!! 8) can never have enough rockies. wives are replacable. :D
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Retro_Roy wrote:
thumbs up on the bike!!! 8) can never have enough rockies. wives are replacable. :D
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Exactly what he said.
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Very arty photos Steve and the bike looks great. Another fine build...wheels look a bit small though...
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very nice 8)
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That looks perfect and lovely pics too, very 8)
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that looks great steve, am just wondering if that frame is the same as my 92.but mine has the " subtle " orange forks up front .am sure fluffy will be along in a minute to put me straight :D . also what dose it ride like ?
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Matt rides well feels bigger than a Blizzard
Other Matt wheels are just the right size 26" keeping it real
Get thee behind me Satan with those 29'ers :shock: :lol:
Thanks for your comments :wink:
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matthew71
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i think i might be able to help with the steerer :D
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