Been wanting to attempt a full build for some time and luckily acquired this frame and forks back in August from manitou916.
I already have 2 aluminium USA mtb's, so some British steel was very appealing plus I think the combination of lugs and brazing looks great!
(Although I am not sure whether the tubing is Columbus or Reynolds, I must contact Yates to see if they can help.)
So the build begins, I admit I am struggling due to being so impatient, but components are slowly arriving through the post with thanks to some sellers on here and scouring the evil bay too.
Hopefully by Xmas I would of decided what colour to paint it, I did initially want the same as the Ritchey P-20 a red, white and blue fade, but not sure on the fade quality using powder coat? I may go with one metallic colour such as bronze burst or sunken treasure?
Question would it be frowned upon/wrong if I grind off the eyelets off the rear drop outs and forks for a cleaner look?
Frame: Columbus Cro Mo OR
Fork: Kona Project 2
Headset: Deore XT M737
Stem: Salsa 150mm
Handlebar: USE Straight
Grips: ODI Attack
Brakes: Deore XT M734
Brake Pads: Aztec
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza Chill Pills
Brake Levers: Deore XT M095
Shifters: Deore XT M095
Front Derailleur: XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Deore XT M735
Cassette: Shimano HG70
Chain: KMC X8 Gold
Cranks: XTR M900
Chainrings: SGX
Bottom Bracket: Ritchey Superlogic
Pedals: DX M650
Hub Skewers: Ringle Twister Ti-Stix
Rims: Rigida XC420 Competition
Hubs: Edco
Tyres: Ritchey Speedmax
Tubes: Continental
Saddle: Charge Knife Ti
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Layback
Weight: 26lb
Any here's where I'm at... ( :facepalm: God this is gonna take ages)
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I already have 2 aluminium USA mtb's, so some British steel was very appealing plus I think the combination of lugs and brazing looks great!
(Although I am not sure whether the tubing is Columbus or Reynolds, I must contact Yates to see if they can help.)
So the build begins, I admit I am struggling due to being so impatient, but components are slowly arriving through the post with thanks to some sellers on here and scouring the evil bay too.
Hopefully by Xmas I would of decided what colour to paint it, I did initially want the same as the Ritchey P-20 a red, white and blue fade, but not sure on the fade quality using powder coat? I may go with one metallic colour such as bronze burst or sunken treasure?
Question would it be frowned upon/wrong if I grind off the eyelets off the rear drop outs and forks for a cleaner look?
Frame: Columbus Cro Mo OR
Fork: Kona Project 2
Headset: Deore XT M737
Stem: Salsa 150mm
Handlebar: USE Straight
Grips: ODI Attack
Brakes: Deore XT M734
Brake Pads: Aztec
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza Chill Pills
Brake Levers: Deore XT M095
Shifters: Deore XT M095
Front Derailleur: XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Deore XT M735
Cassette: Shimano HG70
Chain: KMC X8 Gold
Cranks: XTR M900
Chainrings: SGX
Bottom Bracket: Ritchey Superlogic
Pedals: DX M650
Hub Skewers: Ringle Twister Ti-Stix
Rims: Rigida XC420 Competition
Hubs: Edco
Tyres: Ritchey Speedmax
Tubes: Continental
Saddle: Charge Knife Ti
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Layback
Weight: 26lb
Any here's where I'm at... ( :facepalm: God this is gonna take ages)
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