1996 Gary Fisher Procaliber

[benjabbi]

Thanks to Christian @SantasLoneCruzer I have just taken delivery of this. A 96 OCLV Fisher Procaliber. The bare frame weighs in at 1428g and is the lightest frame I have by a fair margin. I had a build in mind but I think it's going to be hard to resist the temptation of going full weight weenie here!

 

[SantasLoneCruzer]

No problem fella, I look forward to seeing its progression. With the build I had, I think it was just under 24lb…..with some weight related decisions, I’m sure that could get down to 22lb.

 

[benjabbi]

I don't think I'll manage the sub 20lbs that @My_Teenage_Self achieved with his lovely Trek https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/93-oclv-weightweenie-project-latest-weigh-in-pg-22.179997/
Which I've just read through again for inspiration. Great bike. Budget and patience probably won't allow me to get there. I do think sub 22lbs/10kgs should be easy enough to achieve with a mix of what I have and a few other bits and bobs.

 

[vtwinvince]

These are high quality frames. I have a '99 Genesis awaiting building.

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Sweet frame.

Set a target weight that you want and are happy with and go for it I found that EVERYTHING had to be taken into consideration, and took a fair amount of time and £££, but I overshot somewhat (front Sus & maguras)

 

[GTLoz]

Lovely looking frame, will watch the build with interest.

 

[benjabbi]

I've 95% decided not to go down the weenie route, I did it with my Ti Lite and it cost a fortune. This frame is ½ a pound lighter than that so I know if I swapped the bits over and put on some different tyres I could get it around the 20lb mark.
Instead I decided to sacrifice the DBR and go for Shimano free instead. As usual this will no doubt change but it's a good start.

 

[Frankenorange]

Looking good. What does it ride like?

 

[benjabbi]

Looking good. What does it ride like?

Thanks
I don't know yet I'll get out on it over the weekend.

 

[benjabbi]

Changed a couple of bits already and I still haven't actually ridden it.
The Judy XC had a bit too much play in the bushings for my liking so swapped for an SL, probably doesn't look quite as nice but function first.
Also changed the tyres, the Conti's look great and would be awesome if there was never any tarmac involved, unfortunately there is and they roll so slow on it, it's demoralising. So on with a Smoke and Dart.
Hopefully I'll get out on it in the morning.