96 Manitou HT

[al]

Just because I've not got enough projects at the moment!!

I picked the frame up a couple of months ago knowing it needed a new headtube, so it's off to Danson shortly for surgery. I've been collecting parts for a few weeks, mostly NOS (because I'm worth it) and non Shimano build, really enjoying this already...

I'll get pics up soon.



al.

 

[Minifreak]

Look forward to seeing this come together including the repair
I had a red one with a crack to the webbing behind the BB.

 

[al]

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Fork of choice at the moment is a UBI Titanium.

 

[al]

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Bits box is getting fuller.

I've realised this build will be almost a complete NOS one!

 

[velofrog]

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forks look amazing, looking forward to seeing a few more pics of those!

 

[Retro Spud]

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Al

That's borderline mainstream....but I like it

 

[al]

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Al

That's borderline mainstream....but I like it

How dare you!

I'm building a bike I want with my favourite parts, rather than rescuing some oddment or other.
Although not a period correct build, it's exactly the thing I was riding back in the mid to late 90's.
I'm really enjoying this too, which is nice.


al.

 

[al]

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quote="velofrog"]forks look amazing, looking forward to seeing a few more pics of those! [/quote]










al.

 

[al]

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All NOS wheel build...Sachs Quartz, Panaracer rims, DT Rev's and M900 8 speed cassette.



The most Important part, a custom made 'Klunkin Larry' stem cap.





al.

 

[Retro Spud]

Cool as ^


On a slightly ghoulish note and as a fellow member of the Manitou cracked headtube club can we see yours