1991 Klein Adroit Ultra Light

[mkozaczek]

I've been working on this bike for a long time now. I bought it from another RBK user back in 2013 and it's taken me a while to get everything sorted. I have been a Klein fan for a long time and in my humble opinion this is what a Klein should look like. Although very exciting and fancy, I've never been one for the heavily bejeweled Kleins (with one exception - Tinker's Adroit). I raced a Rascal BITD and it was a very basic build, I don't know... just feel that Kleins are such amazing bikes to begin with, that adding all that fancy stuff that never really works is just a waste. So, why an Ultra Light?? Well, this is how Gary spec'd them back then and this bike won't be ridden. So, in my opinion this is the ultimate expression of a ball out, no holds barred FANCY Klein. Enjoy

Full writeup here : http://www.secondspincycles.com/2015/02 ... light.html

Specifications

Frame : 1991 Klein Adroit (Titanium BB spindle & brake bosses)
Fork : Adroit fork (carbon wrapped)
Color : Pearl Black
Wheels : Hi-E hubs 28/32h on Campagnolo Contax with Wheelsmith 15/16 gauge spokes (radial front, radial/3x rear), Ringle Titanium quick releases
Freewheel : Campagnolo alloy, modified by Klein to fit 135mm spacing
Tire : Prototype Klein Deathgrip 2.1
Drivetrain : Suntour XC-PRO with Grip Shift shifters
Pedals : Suntour XC-PRO w/ Titanium spindles
Brakes : Dia Compe 986 cantilevers with SS5 levers
Seatpost : Ritchey 27.2
Seat : Selle Italia Flite
Grips : Grab On MT-1

Original bike :

Today :

 

[Retro Spud]

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Never been a Klein fan but thats converting me pretty rapidly


The spoking on the rear wheel is a cool combination of Radial and cross three

Another great build Martin

 

[Giom6]

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I read this on your website this morning. Absolutely stunning and a great restoration.

Top marks...

 

[Smithjss70]

Most excellent Martin. Are those Grab On MTNs from J Archer? I got a pair of the repros. Long grips!

 

[mkozaczek]

Those are original MT-1s, from a complete Klein UL group.

 

[Retro66666]

Nice work

Very clean bike!

 

[jimi911]

Pretty ... One day for me

 

[Smithjss70]

Jumping over to the "write up"!

 

[75Denver]

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That build is one of my favorites thus far! And that color….I think I like it better than the linear fades!! Great work. Really jealous

 

[75Denver]

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And who makes that cassette? Is it Campagnolo?