Something very pleasing about the geometry of this.
(Maybe also it's the black & chunky tyres... not my usual choice but looks great IMHO)
I still can't quite understand how it can be 20" given the head tube looks so small - but I guess the top tube is pretty flat... hmm.
Can anyone point me to...
Thanks, much appreciated 🙏
I’ve added a back brake now - although I admit it looks great without!
Now looking to source a bigger (34-40T?) and narrow-wide chain ring … and fit a chain keeper (thanks to @CTK ) and then it should be about ready to ride :)
My main aim was just to get it running and be able to take it for a burn around the Hackney marshes... and it was a lot of fun (even minus a back brake - I was impatient / lazy haha).
Now I need to figure out the best way to keep the chain on. It wasn't flying off but I could sense it would if...
Managed to spend a bit of time on this one yesterday.
A bit controversial (I think?) but decided for now to keep it as a parts-bin special - and also to see if I could fashion a 1x setup - using only the parts I had to hand. Cleaned up an old XT mech, stripped a nice White industries crankset...
Bump - still looking for black levers if anyone has a pair going?
I have a very nice black & silver pair (as per photos above) I could swap (or I may just hoard them for a rainy day hahahaha).
Hi y'all
Currently looking for:
XT M732 Flat Pedals in decent condition
XT Short cage M732 / 735 rear mech also in good nick
Also interested in any similar era wheelsets (XT or XTR hubs with rims in decent condition)
Cheers,
Joni
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Incredible skills, attention to detail and patience on that project. One of the best rebuilds ever! (Personally I still prefer the '89 above - colour, graphics, spec 🙌 😃)