98+ BoTM 98+ Bike of The Month March 2024 - now taking entries

[MCA4President]

MCA4President's '10 Specialized Pitch Comp


I don't have a build thread as it's largely in original condition except for a brake upgrade and new tyres. Was a dream to ride when new but either me or the bike is starting to show it's age, and yes it's probably me .

 

[DKFan]

Small 2005 Merlin Oreas treated to new XTR/Middleburn drivetrain, rebuilt King wheels.

2005 Merlin Oreas Winter Refresh

I wanted to bling-up my daughters Merlin a bit so New Middleburn RS8 c/w single ring New XTR cassette New XTR rear mech Pewter King hubs rebuilt with black brass nipples/spokes in 819 rims

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[Kieran-b]

I'll give it a go:

Kieran-b's 2012 Orange R8
Thread 'Orange R8 build' https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/orange-r8-build.471430/

 

[novekili]

I'll throw in my 650b Voodoo Djab. Never been good at taking pics, tho.

 

[raidan73]

I'll throw in my 650b Voodoo Djab. Never been good at taking pics, tho.

I like that What year is it?

 

[novekili]

I like that What year is it?

2018 or 2017. Nice bike, even if I don't like the sliding dropouts. Very lively. Love it. 650b is quite a good wheel format. I once had a ti 29 and it was too flexy. This is way more predictable when sttering, and it climbs like a goat

 

[Madmax1993]

I'll give it a go:

Kieran-b's 2012 Orange R8
Thread 'Orange R8 build' https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/orange-r8-build.471430/

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Is that first photo at Lee Quarry? I have a similar photo of my old Voodoo Canzo I took there.

 

[Kieran-b]

Is that first photo at Lee Quarry? I have a similar photo of my old Voodoo Canzo I took there.

Yes it is

 

[Woodsie]

Woodsie’s 2010 Norco Team reissue.

I believe Norco only did this reissue the once, based on the classic Norco Team bikes of the mid late 90's. This model came with slightly more relaxed geometry. I bought it as a frame only and built up into Hardtail Party mode. Rides like only Reynolds 853 can. Love this rig.

 

[Roasted]

Roasted's 1998(ish) Arrow DSS

Thread 'Arrow DSS project' https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/arrow-dss-project.316466/

Entering just before the deadline (was hoping to have my Curtis ready to enter) and feel we need some dirt jump representation. Arrows are quite rare, especially this side of the pond. These were either the first, or one of the first, 24" specific bikes. Absolutely brilliant for pump tracks, 4x and jumps.