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mfh126
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PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2012 3:37 pm 
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Thanks Michael!

Here's the full spec list, and more pics:

Frame: 1992 Grove Innovations X-frame (Large)

Fork: Grove

Headset: Deore XT M730
Stem/Handlebar: Grove Hothead
Grips: ODI

Brakes: Deore XT M734 (front), XT M733 U-brake (rear)
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: Deore XT M733

Shifters: Deore XT M732
Front Derailleur: Deore XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Deore XT M735
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Deore XT Hyperglide
Chain: Shimano HG91
Cranks: Deore XT M730
Chainrings: Shimano 46/38/28
Bottom Bracket: UN71
Pedals: Deore XT M731

Hub Skewers: Deore XT
Rims: Specialized BX23
Hubs: Deore XT M730/732
Tires: Currently Smoke/Dart

Saddle: Turbo
Seatpost: Deore XT
Seatpost Binder: Deore XT

Weight: Stout


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mkozaczek
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Nicely done, very tasteful build.

I picked up another hard core that I'll be trying to restore later this year. It's in pretty sad shape, but it's another early one with the Suntour dropouts and hard core fork!
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ez054098
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Amazing. I love the paint. Also love all of the black, it really sets the frame off. Is this a keeper or just a project?
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mfh126
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Thanks to you both. It's amazing how bright the paint is in the daylight.

@mkozaczek: Where'd you find the latest HC?

@ez054098: This one's a keeper. I did a fair amount of flipping over the past year or so and I think I've finally found some stability in my collection. :)
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mkozaczek
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mfh126 wrote:

@mkozaczek: Where'd you find the latest HC?


Found it in Pittsburgh. Pretty beat but there is potential.
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mfh126
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mkozaczek wrote:
mfh126 wrote:

@mkozaczek: Where'd you find the latest HC?


Found it in Pittsburgh. Pretty beat but there is potential.

The one with the burnt seat tube?
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Woody
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Another stunner Mike , deeeeelish! 8)
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mkozaczek
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mfh126 wrote:
mkozaczek wrote:
mfh126 wrote:

@mkozaczek: Where'd you find the latest HC?


Found it in Pittsburgh. Pretty beat but there is potential.

The one with the burnt seat tube?


Yep
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mfh126
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PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2012 2:16 pm 
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Thanks Chris!

Martin, did you buy it when it was on Ebay a while back, or was it a recent deal?
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mr_ship
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Great job Mike.
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jonrock
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That red paint must be radioactive or something!...

Good work!

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mkozaczek
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mfh126 wrote:
Thanks Chris!

Martin, did you buy it when it was on Ebay a while back, or was it a recent deal?


The seller and I had been talking for a while, but only just closed the deal a few days ago.
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tintin40
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Love it. Just the best i've seen of that make 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Martin
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Very nice one you have made here. One of the nicer X-bikes I have seen.

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michael franks
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That's lovely - great job. It really looks like it wants to go for a ride 8)
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