$0 1990 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

[mechagouki]

So, about 4 years ago a good friend gave me his 1994 Brodie Catalyst, I thought it might be the Canadian steel I was looking for, but I just couldn't make the 17.5" (15 c-c) frame fit my 6 feet and 1 inch . Just last week RockiMtn picked up an 18.5" 1990 Blizzard, mainly for the Syncros fork. A couple of hint laden emails and a trade was done, the Brodie is now with Frank, whose generous nature deservedly brings him good karma, and the Blizzard is with me . When Frank got it, it looked like this:

A week of sporadic work later and I'm here:

Just needs cables and pedals.

Frame: 1990 Rocky Mountain Blizzard, Tange Prestige, size 18.5"
Fork: 1996 (probably) triple butted Project 2, threaded, repainted in gloss black.
Headset: Joe Murray Impact 1-1/8"
Wheels: Araya RM17 on Shimano XT M735 hubs with 8/9 speed freehub conversion, M739 quick releases.
Tires: WTB Velociraptor steel-bead skin-wall 2.1 front and rear specific.
Derailleurs: Shimano Deore XT M730 (white label)
Cranks: Shimano FC B124 175mm with 24T Blackspire granny, 38T Sugino middle and Envy CNC bash ring.
Bottom Bracket: Tange stainless caged bearing.
Shifters: Shimnao "Z" series SL-AT50 thumbshifters running in friction mode.
Cassette: SRAM 9 speed
Rear brake: Shimano XT M732 UII U-Brake
Front brake: Shimano XT M730 cantilevers in black ano.
Brake levers: Shimano DX BL-MT63 2 finger.
Stem: Joe Murray Velocity '2' aluminum 120mm, repaint in gloss black.
Handlebar: Specialized 170g aluminum stripped and polished, unidentified (Grab-On?)octagonal vintage grips
Seat: WTB Rocket-V titanium.
Seat post: Easton EA70

Investment so far: $0, all parts-bin stuff - new cables will be $15.

Only catch: still a bit on the small side - really need a 20"


:x

 

[euphras_1]

Do us and you a favour and put back the original parts on that Blizzard (if possible).

 

[mechagouki]

Do us and you a favour and put back the original parts on that Blizzard (if possible).

:roll:

I understand that English is not your first language, but that is kind of rude.

How about you do everyone a favour and keep quiet unless you have something positive or constructive to say.

In Canada we actually ride our bikes, not just hang them on the wall. I received frame and U-brake only, and never intended to restore, I think the build is sympathetic to the original whilst being practical for me to use (and not costing me any money). Spend enough time on these forums and you'll discover that there is nothing unusual about this.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Nice and probably fit me if ever needed.
The forks don't go too bad and seem to fit with the wishbone stay quite well. Not keen on the seatpost, but then if it fits and was lying around what the worry. I'd loose the E stickers and leave it black.

Has the noodle vanished off the stem ?

 

[mechagouki]

Nice and probably fit me if ever needed.
The forks don't go too bad and seem to fit with the wishbone stay quite well. Not keen on teh seatpost, but then if it fits and was lying around, what yhe worry. I's loose the E stickers and leave it black.

Has the noodle vanished of the stem ?

Thanks!

Yep the seatpost decals jar a bit, and I was actually wondering about how to remove them without damaging the black finish, but as you guessed - it was the only 27.0mm post I had, and it is very light.

Aluminum Velocity stems had no noodles (to the best of my knowledge) because by the time they were OEM front suspension was becoming more common - instead Kona provided a small Kona branded hanger that bolts to the fork, I have it but had forgotten to put it on - Iguess I would have noticed when cabling the bike

 

[FluffyChicken]

that answers that, I though it was the same stem as in the original pics.

 

[RockiMtn]

it wasn't JUST for the Syncros fork, but it played a big part why I was interested in it. I actually was hoping that the Blizzard was in good enough condition to replace the current smaller 92 Blizzard I have which I've been restoring for the past little while. But the slight dents and u-brake but me off.

Too bad we missed the 91 Blizzard a few weeks prev. Think that would have been nice with all the Syncros parts.

If you want any more of the original parts, let me know. I'm sure we can work things out.

Good start with the build, but I agree with the seatpost being out of place. How about some nicely trimmed vinyl? I may have some/enough to wrap that top portion of it. That way you keep the decals intact for the future if need be.

 

[hydorah]

Agreed

+1 to RockyMtn's suggestion of hiding the decals under vinyl

I also think it's a good start, you'll obniously be riding it in no time, then you can put your ideal choices on as you go along

You're in a tough position there, cos it's already been a very attractive build

I'm sure your equal to the challenge of making a just as pleasing, different build, expressing your tastes

Colour-wise you've dome awesomely well from your parts bin!

Edit: looking closely, you're almost there! Perfect controls choices nice mechs and brakes, rims/tyres look right...

Just the forks on the other build look AWESOME and the seat/seatpost you have so far don't look in-keeping

 

[mechagouki]

Thanks for the comments guys, I do agree about the post, and as I got it for nothing I'm not bothered about just painting over the decals - a gloss finish would be more appropriate anyway.

Seat wise I have a Vanadium railed Flite Alpes which I'm led to believe was a Canada only model - probably it would look better than the WTB seat.

Should have it cabled and finished this weekend, will take some better pix outdoors when it's done.

Is it sacrilege for me to say I prefer the P2 to the Syncros fork? Probably, but I never claimed to have particularly good taste.

 

[hydorah]

You're bike, you're call!

Cool, that's that expression of personality!

Personally I like it when things look quite engineered, but that P2 fork looks very simple and clean, echoes well with the rear triangle, so I can see your point

- And who wants to recreate another chaps build?

It's good to be different!

More appropriate posterial accouterements and it will be quite transformed, I am sure