Thanks Guys. My aim was complete originality, which did mean using second hand components. Still, everything seems to work well. Just looking for a set of amber wall tyres to finish it off.
The paint finish looks great but it is a bit fragile - my plan is to use helicopter tape before it sees any serious offroad.
The spec:
Frame & Fork: Ritchey Logic tubing, 19". Respray & decals by Argos.
Bars: Ritchey
Grips: Specialized*
Stem: Breezer
Shifters: Deore XT 7 speed rapidfire+
Saddle: Avocet
Seatpost: Ritchey with hite-rite
Wheels: Ritchey Vantage Expert on Deore DX hubs/ shimano QRs
Tyres: Hutchinson Bull dog*
Brakes: Deore XT levers/ DX cantis & hangers.
Brake pads: Kool stop**
F&R Mechs: Deore DX
C/set: Deore DX
Pedals: Deore DX SPDs**
B/B: Deore DX
Chain: SRAM 7 speed
Cassette: HG70 12-28
*= non retro
**= non original spec