BG
Retro Guru
I originally bought this second hand in 2004 to commute on - it was all original and hardly used.
Over the years it's seen many guises, most recently as a single speed, but now it's back to commuting duties as the 700c wheels on my flat bar road bike were a bit weak when I wasn't in such a rush and wanted to try out some alternative routes!
The spec is a real mix-mash.
Frame: 1998 Norco Sasquatch 20 inch (supposedly ‘Handbuilt in Canada’ out of Reynolds 525)
Fork: ’98 Marzocchi Z1 Drop off
Headset: Cane Creek S6
Stem: Titec
Handlebar: Easton EA30 (cut quite narrow)
Barends: Profile
Brakes (F): Magura Clara caliper with Shimano Deore lever
Brakes (R): Simano n0n-series V-brake with Brodie booster
Shifters: SRAM X7 8 speed grip-shift
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 short cage
Cranks: Shimano LX M569 with re-worked spider
Chainring: Salsa 44t
Pedals: Shimano 520
Rims: Velocity Deep V
Hub (F): Magura Pro
Hub (R): XT M739
Tyres: Ritchey Tom Slick 1.4
Saddle: SDG
Seatpost: Tioga Prestige
Extras: bracket for tag-a-long kids bike, Honka Hooter, cateye cage, flashing lights F and R, and Garmin mount.
Over the years it's seen many guises, most recently as a single speed, but now it's back to commuting duties as the 700c wheels on my flat bar road bike were a bit weak when I wasn't in such a rush and wanted to try out some alternative routes!
The spec is a real mix-mash.
Frame: 1998 Norco Sasquatch 20 inch (supposedly ‘Handbuilt in Canada’ out of Reynolds 525)
Fork: ’98 Marzocchi Z1 Drop off
Headset: Cane Creek S6
Stem: Titec
Handlebar: Easton EA30 (cut quite narrow)
Barends: Profile
Brakes (F): Magura Clara caliper with Shimano Deore lever
Brakes (R): Simano n0n-series V-brake with Brodie booster
Shifters: SRAM X7 8 speed grip-shift
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 short cage
Cranks: Shimano LX M569 with re-worked spider
Chainring: Salsa 44t
Pedals: Shimano 520
Rims: Velocity Deep V
Hub (F): Magura Pro
Hub (R): XT M739
Tyres: Ritchey Tom Slick 1.4
Saddle: SDG
Seatpost: Tioga Prestige
Extras: bracket for tag-a-long kids bike, Honka Hooter, cateye cage, flashing lights F and R, and Garmin mount.