Caught one of my white whales - NOS 1993 Manitou FS

[k-rod]

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Thanks guys!

I really do love this thing. It's pretty from every angle.

It has a diacompe threadset in it now (I think), which doesn't look bad, it's just the coolness factor - a CK headset would be kickass. I'm going to leave it in. Terrfifed of cracking it.

Ya gotta ask yourself, how much more that 'coolness factor' will increase your use and enjoyment of the bike over time (prolly not all that much); and so ... is it really worth the risk of messing around with trying to change it ...

Unless, of course, you're totally OCD.

 

[jimi911]

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Thanks guys!

I really do love this thing. It's pretty from every angle.

It has a diacompe threadset in it now (I think), which doesn't look bad, it's just the coolness factor - a CK headset would be kickass. I'm going to leave it in. Terrfifed of cracking it.

Ya gotta ask yourself, how much more that 'coolness factor' will increase your use and enjoyment of the bike over time (prolly not all that much); and so ... is it really worth the risk of messing around with trying to change it ...

Unless, of course, you're totally OCD.

Yeah - In a perfect world I'd do it, but these things are like a Fabergé egg. Honestly, this is a wall hanger. I had no issues riding and enjoying the NOS Adroit, but this thing only rolls if I am pushing it

 

[Smithjss70]

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So what is the mystery crank Jim?

Silver JoyStix? M900? Both would be great. I wouldn't touch that headset either. It works and I like the silver stack up front. If you go JoyStix, maybe some turq Grafton perches for some M900 shifters would tie it together. Splendid build regardless. Hopoe to see it in the flesh some day.

 

[jimi911]

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It's a custom one. A reproduction my friend may be making. I'm still not sure he'll be able to do it.

I tried a set of grafton, but I thought it wasn't beefy enough. M900 wasn't geometric so they sort of clashed a bit - the carambas are pretty nice. Right shape.

I've got some fancy levers and perches coming

 

[jimi911]

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The only problem with this frame is the top tube decals. I'd bet the original builder decided to clamp the tt over the decals and damaged them.

Velocals makes some nice replacements albeit more for late 93-94.

 

[jimi911]

Just restored these last week - wrong shape for the frame but definitely the right colour combo

 

[Smithjss70]

Glorious Jim!

 

[jimi911]

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Some more blue ...

Gorilla Billet Pods and some avid and grafton hangers - I'll probably go avid ... more period correct)

 

[jimi911]

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It's done for now. I'll do an nice photoshoot for it when I get some time and better light. Just don't expect ride shots

Frame: NOS Manitou FS

Fork: NOS Manitou 3

Headset: Diacompe
Stem: NOS Answer A-Tac
Handlebar: NOS Answer Taperlite
Grips: ODI

Brakes: NOS XTR M900 with NOS American CNC braces and Ultimate Bolts
Brake Pads: Koolstop
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: NOS Avid
Brake Levers: Gravity Research

Shifters: XTR M900 In Gorilla Billet Pods
Front Derailleur: NOS XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: XTR M900
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Gipiemme
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Cooks RSR
Crank Bolts: Ti
Chainrings: Kooka (all)
Chainring bolts: Ti
Bottom Bracket: XTR M900
Pedals: Grafton

Hub Skewers: Critical Racing Ti
Rims: NOS Gipiemme Techno M416
Hubs: NOS Gipiemme Techno M416
Nipples: NOS Gipiemme Techno M416
Spokes: NOS Gipiemme Techno M416
Tyres: NOS Ritchey Mega Bites
Tubes: MEC

Saddle: Selle Flite Reissue
Seatpost: NOS Ringle
Seatpost Binder: Svelte

 

[Smithjss70]

One of the nicest full suser Manitous in existence Jimbo! Very well executed!

Congrats!