History: The frame and fork belonged to a riding buddy who was an avid retro collector. It's entirely possible he was a member on here. He died a few years ago, and his brother (who I ride with) gave them to me to build up as a memento. I tried to go with a mix of utilitarian/workhorse parts (the bike's a rider) and weird, eclectic parts to reflect the offbeat nature of my deceased friend. I think I pulled it off. This is the end result.
Build list:
Frame: 93ish DeKerf
Fork: IRD TL-5 Anti Dive
Headset: Chris King Ti - custom Ti spacer
Bars: DeKerf Ti bar/stem combo
Brake levers: Altek
Shifters: Shimano XT
Derailleurs: f.-Shimano XT r.- Shimano XT + SRP pivot bolt
Brakes:f.- Paul Crosstop r.- Paul Motolite
Wheels: Shimano XT + Araya RM 400 + Wheelsmith db spokes
Tires: Onza Porcs
Seatpost: Syncros Ti + SRP bolt kit
Cranks: Shimano XT + Syncros Crank-O-Matics
Bottom bracket: Hope Ti
Seat: Selle Italia Turbo
Skewers: Salsa Ti Flip Offs
Grips: Onza Porcipaws
Pedals: Shimano 737 + Exus Ti spindles or Suntour XC Pro (depending on mood)
Cages: Blackburn Stainles + Aherne Cycles Spaceman stainless flask cage
Full SRP Ti bolt swap
Build list:
Frame: 93ish DeKerf
Fork: IRD TL-5 Anti Dive
Headset: Chris King Ti - custom Ti spacer
Bars: DeKerf Ti bar/stem combo
Brake levers: Altek
Shifters: Shimano XT
Derailleurs: f.-Shimano XT r.- Shimano XT + SRP pivot bolt
Brakes:f.- Paul Crosstop r.- Paul Motolite
Wheels: Shimano XT + Araya RM 400 + Wheelsmith db spokes
Tires: Onza Porcs
Seatpost: Syncros Ti + SRP bolt kit
Cranks: Shimano XT + Syncros Crank-O-Matics
Bottom bracket: Hope Ti
Seat: Selle Italia Turbo
Skewers: Salsa Ti Flip Offs
Grips: Onza Porcipaws
Pedals: Shimano 737 + Exus Ti spindles or Suntour XC Pro (depending on mood)
Cages: Blackburn Stainles + Aherne Cycles Spaceman stainless flask cage
Full SRP Ti bolt swap