all that NOS hanging around built me this:

[legrandefromage]

so much pre '93 stuff still about, I slung this together to see what happened.

The frame is one of those 'bankrupt stock' jobbies - possible Tange tubed with XT and DX parts, new seatpost, new Switchblades, new DX cranks.

Still a few jobs to do but, at least this lets me know whats out there still.

Built all in for about £180 - justs needs tyres and a few odds n sods to make perfect.

The best find was the wheels - DX/ Ritchey Vantage from my local tip FOC!

 

[hamster]

That's a tasty bike...good job!

No doubt the location of your local tip is a closely held secret

 

[Sithlord]

Hey ! fella those forks look sweeet on that bike really nice... overall an amazing look.. you should be proud fella... well done

 

[Corduroyboy]

I do like the look of that but can't help thinking that if you used a frame from '93 it would be awesome!

 

[legrandefromage]

more pics (doesnt do the colour scheme justice)

 

[legrandefromage]

I do like the look of that but can't help thinking that if you used a frame from '93 it would be awesome!

Hmmm... funny you should mention that - '93 Zaskar frame anyone? (just waiting for parts to arrive)

 

[Little Bob]

I really fancy a Zaskar as a knocking about machine - can't seem to find a decent cheap frame anywhere.

I love those switchblades, in fact the whole bike looks lean and mean.

 

[tintin40]

Love the red paint job really nice build.

 

[legrandefromage]

Many spanks for the compliments - wait until the Zaskar is done!

Anyone recognise those frame stops?

 

[XTSTIMAN]

frame make

looking at the frame cable stops, colour and other details looks exactly like my '97 Saracen Tufftrax ,which is Tange with butted maintubes.

You have done a great job, looks well cool.