Recent content by benjabbi

No, my boss at the time decided we needed an early Stumpjumper for display in the shop, I saw this F+F on here and it went from there. He, armed with a spec list from Mombat, went on a mission for the parts. I don't want to know how much he spent but he was known for being impulsive and he was...

@Guinessisgoodforyou, unfortunately I don't know, all I can say is that my frame and fork came from the Netherlands about 10 years ago, which doesn't help with Grahams question at all unfortunately. Sorry :(

Added a Bontrager stem. 👍 😁 Will get some decals done and some sort of bung sorted over the next couple of weeks.

This is definitely my Bike Of The Year so far. So cool, your work is outstanding! I'll let you off for the grips :) Can't wait to see the wheels and of course, the end result. Well done!

Finally got the fork it's always wanted! 😁

This is utterly amazing. :)

I think this is what you're looking for, measurements tally up with what @Cloverleaf says. It's been sat in my toolbox for 20 years, since I owned a 222 with a floating brake mount that replaced this spacer. You're welcome to it for postage if any good. 👍 😁

I'd go with the grey, dark rims with tan wall tyres always looks good, especially against naked titanium. Just my opinion. Added bonus of not having to faff around swapping nipples, which while not particularly difficult is time consuming. :)

Thanks! 👍😁

I couldn't resist either, came today. Seem to be nice tyres, iconic tread pattern, cheap, super quick delivery, what's not to like?

Weighed it this morning, 23 lbs 5 oz or 10.58kg, not bad at all really. 👍 😁

It was used by Peugeot/MBK, googling Peugeot Inexternal brazing should find you some info. It was top of the standard, non 'Ala Carte' range that year, so not a bad bike.

Catalogue link https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20UK/Peugeot%201997%20UK%20Brochure/Peugeot%201997%20UK%20Brochure%20Energy%20400,%20500%20Pg5.jpg

I'd be tempted to look out for a Marzocchi Z2 Atom Bomb. It's what the bike was originally specced with so won't mess with the geometry. Seals are available, any old 7.5wt shock oil will do and an oil/seal change, while it might seem daunting at first, is an easy job requiring basic tools that...

I have a few Bontys, I think the Maguras were just a subconscious effort to do things differently on each of them! I do like them a lot once the set up faff is out of the way. These are the best of the V's though in my opinion. :)