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wadsy
PostPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:02 pm 
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I acquired the frame last year :) I was going to wait 'till I had all the parts before starting the thread, but the 'Britsh Steel' thread got me started on it :lol:

So, out with the polishing kit before taking some pics.....

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The frame has come up really well, with a nice deep lustre to the paintwork. The pics don't show it off that well unfortunately :roll:

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I plan on a mostly M900 spec and it has taken a while to find nice stuff that isn't too expensive :shock:

Chianset with Middleburn ti bolts

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It's really rather clean :D

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As are the STi units :D

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With a nod to Dave Lloyd's 'roadie' heritage; a Dura-ace headset is fitted.

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That's all for now :)

Cheers
wad


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Ally
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Lovely!
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benbonty
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That frame looks fantastic, I too tried to score this from the website, but he refused to sell even at way above his asking price. Can't wait to see it built up, I don't think it needs the gold middleburn bolts though....
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Im speechless.
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ernie
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The "Master" has a new build...this will be beautiful :wink:

Ernie :wink:
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the_duke
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Oh my, cant wait to see this one wadsy, love that paint 8)
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I have to say that, whilst this is not exactly my cup of tea, I suspect the finished bike is going to be pretty damn amazing... 8)
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that is going to be great wadsy...i love the paint scheme!.....sinnerman is going to soil his y-fronts!..... :o
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That is lovely! Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

Very jealous indeed!!!
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8) Like the frame. Tasty workmanship.

Also that is the best name for a mtb.

Donkis Knob was bad taste. Dogs Bolox was just rubbish. I wouldn't like to own a bike with those names.
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Love this one...thought you might like this article for your build thread :wink:


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wadsy
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8) Thanks for posting that :)
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Great looking frame, its going to be very pretty with all that nice XTR hanging off it!

The paint is amazing - it is very like the colour of a CATS WISKAS in a catalogue I have for Dave Lloyd.

Looking forward to seeing it finished :D
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I LIKE IT :shock: :shock:
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