Curtlo Mountaineer 29er SS and now 1x9

[IbocProSX]

Update 1 Nov 2011, I've converted the Curtlo to 1x9 for a mate to test, more pictures below.

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Here's the first pictures of my "new to me" Curtlo found in the classifieds here a while back. It is long and low for a 29er, fillet brazed goodness with a really nice zing to the tubeset.

Enjoy!!

 

[CTK]

That looks fantastic, shame the forks don't have a disc tab as they look good too. Maybe get one welded on?

 

[IbocProSX]

Thanks, the craftsmanship on the frame is a joy to behold.

I bought the Kelly 29er forks 18 months or so ago thinking the right frame would follow. Now they are a perfect fit and geometry, but V-brake only, sigh. For now I'll ride it with just the rear brake (not a problem in the flat country around here) while I make up my mind on the forks. Maybe a nice disc only fork will present itself.

Enjoy!!

 

[al]

Sweet!

 

[uno-speedo]

Looking good!

 

[Dave_Mars]

nice! I woulda had that frame if i wasn't such a short fella.

Nice build, as mentioned - forks are sweet .. but isn't that rear hub 130mm??

 

[marin man]

My grandad had a bike like that in about 1965 strange how things come round again isn't it Looking good though.

 

[IbocProSX]

Thanks guys, and I have used these wheels in 3 MTB frames and never it struck me as anything but a 135mm rear hub. I also think Mavic intended these to fit skinny 28"road wheels in (disc) MTB frames.

Enjoy!!

 

[IbocProSX]

Autumn update for the Curtlo. I have changed the build around a bit and this is now a regular rider. Picked up some Ti bits in the classifieds here and I just love the ride. Plus the front end is retro low with old skool quick steering too, well definitely quicker compared to the Singular Swift that I had before this.

Enjoy!!

Not getting on with the Brroks, and I am awaiting delivery of wheels for the next update.

 

[Stinus]

really nice... love the Curtlo'

is the kelly' fork for sale?