Bontrager Ti lite

[pw_pw_la]

You guys and your unbuilt Bonty's...

You really should just send them to me.

Totally wasted without their wheels on them!

Especially when you build bikes as nicely as you do @raidan73

 

[benjabbi]

Been playing with this again, swapped the brakes for some Avid Mag V's with some XTR M950 levers/shifters, fitted an XT rear mech for the time being. I plan to fit an M950 eventually. Also swapped the pedals to SPD, nothing wrong with the Onzas just my only Onza cleats are on summer shoes and it's started to get cold! The Sachs stuff and Maguras will probably find their way back to the Privateer.

 

[slackboy]

Looking much nicer. I've got a bashed up but functional m952 (9 speed) mech you can have gratis if you want

 

[yakboy]

Very nice. The blue on the Bombers complements the Bontrager decals nicely

 

[benjabbi]

@slackboy thanks Matt that would be awesome, I'll PM you.
@yakboy thanks, I agree. I'm in two minds about what to do with the fork, I think these look good in the bike and function wise they're probably as good as old forks get, although they are a bit hefty. On the other hand I have the proper short offset Bontrager Judy crown and kind of like the idea of an FSX, not sure what to do really!

 

[pw_pw_la]

FSX with Bonty crown all the way!

That would be absolutely perfect on there Ben.

I really want to track down a second FSX, I love the ones on the S-Works so much and would be keen to use them on a build again later down the line.

 

[slackboy]

I'd definitely stick those judy's on to check them out. I reckon they'd look perfect.

 

[benjabbi]

@pw_pw_la I think you're right Phil and it's one of those things that once I get the idea in my head, It has to be done! I've just about finished paying off the frame so will be on the look out for a suitable FSX, there's a couple on ebay at the moment but the prices seem excessive to me!
@slackboy, I need to get the steerer swapped for a threadless one, then I'll probably fit the Judy XC until the right FSX comes along.
Then it's just the wheels I want to change, there's a bit of play in the rear hub that does my head in, changing the bearings, axle and all the internal spacers didn't get rid of it.
Ideally I'd like some Bontrager/King Race lites, but I suspect they're not going to be easy or cheap to come by in good condition. Other options would be some first generation Crossmax in good condition. Get hold of a 28h DT Hugi front hub and rebuild these Ceramic 217s with DT hubs or find another silver Ti-glide and rebuild the rear wheel. I want dark rims and skinwall tyres, which means ceramic rims for me, I can't stand the look of worn anodising!

 

[slackboy]

this would look just perfect on the Ti lite Ben:

Bontrager Selle San Marco Titanio 200 saddle

Super-light, highly sought after MTB race saddle from 1993

bicyclist.cc

 

[benjabbi]

this would look just perfect on the Ti lite Ben:

Bontrager Selle San Marco Titanio 200 saddle

Super-light, highly sought after MTB race saddle from 1993

bicyclist.cc

Ooh, thanks for pointing that out Matt, that is the exact saddle I want for this
Unfortunately I can't justify it this side of Christmas.