Having had the frame a while in bits, I thought it about time I built it up as I have been thinking about moving one of my STS frames on (is two greedy?). It has turned out rather nice imho, though having a big parts bin helped with that I think.
The only 'new' bits not from the parts bin were a couple of metres of gear outer cable and the dropper post. The 'USE' stem was also newish, though it was to replace the 'USE' stem I had so that I could run the 31.8 bars.
Frame number indicates it is a December 97, so just makes the retro grade.
The spec:
Frame: GT STS 1000 DS
Rear shock: Fox Vanilla Float R
Fork: Rock Shox Reba world cup/team hybrid I put together myself
Headset: Black Hope
Stem: USE
Handlebar: FSA K Force
Grips: Oury Lock on with silver clamps and silver x-lite bar end plugs
Brakes: XT M770 V brakes
Brake Pads: Red standard compound
Brake Cables: Black shimano
Brake Levers: XT M770
Shifters: XT M770
Front Derailleur: XT M770
Rear Derailleur: XT M772 shadow
Derailleur Cables: Black Shimano
Cassette: SRAM PG990 with red lock ring
Chain: Shimano HG93
Cranks: XT M770
Crank Bolts: XT M770
Chainrings: XT M770
Chainring bolts: XT M770
Bottom Bracket: XT M770
Pedals: Crank Bros Candy 1
Hub Skewers: XT
Rims: Spin
Hubs: Spin
Spokes: Spin thermoplastic tri spoke
Tyres: Specialised team and master control black wall with white stripe
Tubes: ?
Saddle: Flite Transalp
Seatpost: Crank bros Joplin dropper with bar remote
Seatpost Binder: GT original
It seems to run really nicely, the only things I should do at some point are:
- Service the dropper post as it has a little play
- Add frame decals. I have a new set of original decals but I have only fitted the head tube one, which was a little problematic as the decal did not peel from the front sheet without lifting the colour. I've touched this up but a little reluctant to try with the others until I can figure out how to fit without the same issue - any ideas?
- Swap the dropper remote lever for a red one I have on the way courtesy of a generous member.
- Decide if I want to swap the stem for an Easton Haven I have. Shorter than the USE (85mm rather than 120mm).
- Pedals may be switched to some egg beater 2s.
- Possibly fit a carbon brake booster to the rear. I have a matching pair but they never look good on forks do they?
Open to other suggestions or comments on any of the above.
Anyone know much about the rear shock? Not sure what pressure to run it at really and whilst it feels pretty good on the limited test run I went on, I don't want to put too much in so it would be good to know what it should be
Apologies for the pic quality, I will get some better ones in daylight.
The only 'new' bits not from the parts bin were a couple of metres of gear outer cable and the dropper post. The 'USE' stem was also newish, though it was to replace the 'USE' stem I had so that I could run the 31.8 bars.
Frame number indicates it is a December 97, so just makes the retro grade.
The spec:
Frame: GT STS 1000 DS
Rear shock: Fox Vanilla Float R
Fork: Rock Shox Reba world cup/team hybrid I put together myself
Headset: Black Hope
Stem: USE
Handlebar: FSA K Force
Grips: Oury Lock on with silver clamps and silver x-lite bar end plugs
Brakes: XT M770 V brakes
Brake Pads: Red standard compound
Brake Cables: Black shimano
Brake Levers: XT M770
Shifters: XT M770
Front Derailleur: XT M770
Rear Derailleur: XT M772 shadow
Derailleur Cables: Black Shimano
Cassette: SRAM PG990 with red lock ring
Chain: Shimano HG93
Cranks: XT M770
Crank Bolts: XT M770
Chainrings: XT M770
Chainring bolts: XT M770
Bottom Bracket: XT M770
Pedals: Crank Bros Candy 1
Hub Skewers: XT
Rims: Spin
Hubs: Spin
Spokes: Spin thermoplastic tri spoke
Tyres: Specialised team and master control black wall with white stripe
Tubes: ?
Saddle: Flite Transalp
Seatpost: Crank bros Joplin dropper with bar remote
Seatpost Binder: GT original
It seems to run really nicely, the only things I should do at some point are:
- Service the dropper post as it has a little play
- Add frame decals. I have a new set of original decals but I have only fitted the head tube one, which was a little problematic as the decal did not peel from the front sheet without lifting the colour. I've touched this up but a little reluctant to try with the others until I can figure out how to fit without the same issue - any ideas?
- Swap the dropper remote lever for a red one I have on the way courtesy of a generous member.
- Decide if I want to swap the stem for an Easton Haven I have. Shorter than the USE (85mm rather than 120mm).
- Pedals may be switched to some egg beater 2s.
- Possibly fit a carbon brake booster to the rear. I have a matching pair but they never look good on forks do they?
Open to other suggestions or comments on any of the above.
Anyone know much about the rear shock? Not sure what pressure to run it at really and whilst it feels pretty good on the limited test run I went on, I don't want to put too much in so it would be good to know what it should be
Apologies for the pic quality, I will get some better ones in daylight.
