Boulder Defiant, one of my unicorn of the 90's...

freddok · Jul 24, 2021

pw_pw_la said:
And the tires?

Magic XC 2.10 on Mavic 217 rims with Bullseye front hub and White Industries rear, Sapim silver spokes & black nipples ... Sorry, no Magic front specific..

Edit: Sorry again, the front tire is on the wrong way...

Raging_Bulls · Jul 24, 2021

You can always turn the wheel around. That way the rim decals can both be read correctly from the same side too.

freddok · Jul 24, 2021

Raging_Bulls said:
You can always turn the wheel around. That way the rim decals can both be read correctly from the same side too.

Yes, you're right. I've already noticed that but too late after wheel building...

pw_pw_la · Jul 25, 2021

Wow!

Fred, this is looking fantastic.

You should enjoy every second of this...

Although I'm sure you read through the recent mismatched hubs thread very nervously!

freddok · Jul 29, 2021

Small update... Cockpit completed, quick release and seatpost added....

Magpiegifts · Jul 29, 2021

Tres bien Fred

Love it....

pw_pw_la · Jul 30, 2021

Good grief Fred!

It must be something if one of my biggest pet-peeves doesn't even bother me... Yeti grips on a non-Yeti!

(Which everyone does, so don't mind me!)

That perfect white Syncros logo just looks so good poking through.

I mean, it would look just as good on another clear grip, but I'll allow it!

Loving the WTB headset usage too.

Great work mate.

freddok · Jul 31, 2021

pw_pw_la said:
Good grief Fred!

It must be something if one of my biggest pet-peeves doesn't even bother me... Yeti grips on a non-Yeti!

(Which everyone does, so don't mind me!)

That perfect white Syncros logo just looks so good poking through.

I mean, it would look just as good on another clear grip, but I'll allow it!

Loving the WTB headset usage too.

Great work mate.

I understand your remark about Yeti grips but I did not find any other clear Grip Shift covers, so...

pw_pw_la · Jul 31, 2021

Yeah, I would imagine it's hard to find any clear Gripshift grips other than these, tbf....

freddok · Sep 6, 2021

Well.. I think it's time to say : BUILD FINISHED !!!

The build :

Frame: 95’ (I think…) Boulder Bicycles Defiant size 16"
Fork: 95’ Rock Shox Judy FSX (with a lot of work on it…)

Headset: WTB Momentum Grease Guard
Stem: Control Tech 120mm 0°
Handlebar: Syncros Pro Series
Grips: ODI Yeti Speed Grips

Brakes: Onza HOLA’s
Brake Pads: Onza
Brake Levers: Real

Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray (sadly slightly cracked, as always…)
Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-M736
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M735

Cassette: Shimano CS-M737-I 11/30 8sp
Chain: Shimano HG-71
Cranks: Cook Bros Racing E Type
Chainrings: Race Face 46t/36t, FSA Afterburner 24t
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN71
Pedals: Onza H.O

Hubs: Bullseye (F) / White Industries (R)
Hub Skewers: Ringlé (repro)
Rims: Mavic 217 SUP
Spokes and nipples: Sapim
Tires: Panaracer Magic 2.1

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost: Control Tech
Seatpost Binder: Cook Bros Racing

Weight: Always less than me...

Thanks to the follow Retrobikers to help me to complete this build : @Magpiegifts , @albatros38 , @kokies , @synlos , @ishaw , @obi-wan-mtb , @roydevergo and also : Denys @ Morphic Epoxy for his nice frame powder coat, Steve @ SL Machining for machining the lost parts and @gil_m for his always cool decals !!