90 Dolomite (the itch I had to scratch)

[raidan73]

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Nice work mate, very nice

I like Rolls saddles but on your Klein I reckon a white Turbo might look better. I think the black lettering would tie in nicely with the black decals, rather than the gold badge of the Rolls - but that's just me

 

[DynaCol]

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I had planned on getting a turbo actually but the rolls came up and it was the right age at the right price. I've also got a re-issue flite which may be fitted along with a slightly beat up xt seatpost when I take it out for the first time.

 

[jimo746]

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I had planned on getting a turbo actually but the rolls came up and it was the right age at the right price. I've also got a re-issue flite which may be fitted along with a slightly beat up xt seatpost when I take it out for the first time.

You mean you've not been out on it yet? What's the hold up man?! Get out there!

 

[M-Power]

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My fav Klein from bitd and perfect period build

 

[DynaCol]

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Ok so finally managed to get out on the bike today for the first time. Took it for a quick blast round Carron Valley. It rides really fast, even with a slow coach like me on it, very spritely and surprisingly comfortable.

I made a couple of changes to the bike before it went on its maiden voyage. Seatpost and saddle changed for an M730 XT and Flite as planned but I also swapped the rear canti's to a pair of Dia-compe 987's for extra heel clearance (original spec was 986's but had a pair of NOS 987's already).

Final weight comes in at 23.12lb

 

[firedfromthecircus]

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surprisingly comfortable.

Go on. Admit it. You just made that bit up! :shock:






Looks fantastic though.

Now. About that white Rolls..............

 

[Ollie]

Lovely bike, looks wonderful .

 

[Muddy paw]

Well i thought it looked wonderful in the original pics but out doors it just looks amazing , it's no surprise that you enjoyed the ride as they are imho one of the best riding bikes out there ..

 

[DynaCol]

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I didn't go very far but it wasn't the bone shuddering ride I was expecting TBH, maybe an all day effort may be different but initial impressions are that it's pretty comfie . Tried the Flite and just prefer the look of it, the Rolls is safely packed away for another day/bike.

 

[jimo746]

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Looks even better in its natural habitat

Interesting about you fitting the 987's as I have some I plan to fit to mine as well.