Early 1993 Brodie "BHDT" eXpresso - FINISHED Part 2 :)
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Looks like its also the first of the "eXpresso" designed frames. They only made two like this before they switch dropout styles and changed to routing to the later 93/94 model. Sorta cool ... a 1 of 2 frame with a bit of history. I wonder how it ended up here??
I was looking at the left over cables trying to hypothesize the fork. The original owner said it had "an old gold fork on it" that he gave away. The housing lengths make sense for a old mag 20 or 21, or some sort of headset positioned cable hanger.
I have a set of NOS Tange Fatty struts that would work with it as well ... might look a bit too much like a fat chance though. I do have that set of Mags on the way as well.
Looks like its also the first of the "eXpresso" designed frames. They only made two like this before they switch dropout styles and changed to routing to the later 93/94 model. Sorta cool ... a 1 of 2 frame with a bit of history. I wonder how it ended up here??
I was looking at the left over cables trying to hypothesize the fork. The original owner said it had "an old gold fork on it" that he gave away. The housing lengths make sense for a old mag 20 or 21, or some sort of headset positioned cable hanger.
I have a set of NOS Tange Fatty struts that would work with it as well ... might look a bit too much like a fat chance though. I do have that set of Mags on the way as well.
Re: Brodie Expresso Restoration Project ... Advice Welcome 
Got another email from Paul.
It is very likely that this is the first frame decaled with the 'expresso' name, but its not technically an expresso ... or a sovereign, or a catalyst. It does look like it has elements of them all.
Paul created two frames (I assume mine #2344 and another #2345) in early Jan 1993 built with all Tange that he called BHDT (big heavy down tube). Just a two off. I guess that also explains why my frame looks so much like a Catalyst. Its sorta like a Catalyst with a bigger downtube. Somewhere there is one like this one (maybe someone has it). The official first Expresso in its more typical form was made in May 1993 #2412 (also with a heavier downtube).
It would have also had Gators on it, which the previous owner likely replaced with rockshox at some point. Gonna have to cash in a lot of bike karma to find a set of those forks!
Got another email from Paul.
It is very likely that this is the first frame decaled with the 'expresso' name, but its not technically an expresso ... or a sovereign, or a catalyst. It does look like it has elements of them all.
Paul created two frames (I assume mine #2344 and another #2345) in early Jan 1993 built with all Tange that he called BHDT (big heavy down tube). Just a two off. I guess that also explains why my frame looks so much like a Catalyst. Its sorta like a Catalyst with a bigger downtube. Somewhere there is one like this one (maybe someone has it). The official first Expresso in its more typical form was made in May 1993 #2412 (also with a heavier downtube).
It would have also had Gators on it, which the previous owner likely replaced with rockshox at some point. Gonna have to cash in a lot of bike karma to find a set of those forks!
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Got these in the mail. They were a bit of a gamble, but I couldn't go too wrong for the price.
On the plus side, they work and hold air.
On the down side they were suppose to be mag21s ... They ain't! It was also suppose to be 1 1/8" ... They are 1 1/4".
Good excuse to get a Klein project going I guess
Got these in the mail. They were a bit of a gamble, but I couldn't go too wrong for the price.
On the plus side, they work and hold air.
On the down side they were suppose to be mag21s ... They ain't! It was also suppose to be 1 1/8" ... They are 1 1/4".
Good excuse to get a Klein project going I guess
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Took three swings at Gators for this thing and struck out. No more delays on the build.
Most if not all the parts are here, some on route, and a couple still to pick. I need to do some anodizing of some parts if I find the new powder coat colour do my liking. If it looks good it will be bright and need a lot of black parts. If I stick with black all the silver bits will be fine.
The build should be as follows:
Frame: 1993 Brodie eXpresso
Fork: Rockshox Mag 21 with Brodie Rooster and Brace *If anyone has a BLACK Rooster
Headset: NOS XT 735
Stem: NOS Syncros
Handlebar: Titec Ti
Grips: NOS Tioga
Barends: None
Brakes: Avid Tri Align II
Brake Pads: Cool Stop
Brake Cables: XT SLR NOS
Cantilever cable hangers: Avid
Brake Levers: Debating :?
Shifters: 732 Thumbies
Front Derailleur: XT 735
Rear Derailleur: XT 735
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XT NOS
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Grafton Speed Sticks or Joysticks ... Debating (They'll both be black)
Crank Bolts: Ti
Chainrings: Shimano
Chainring bolts: Ti
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR
Pedals: XT 737
Hub Skewers: Ringle Ti
Rims: Mavic
Hubs: Ringle Bubbz *May also swap for a NOS XT730/Araya combo black on black.
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT
Tyres: NOS Smokes Blackwalls
Tubes: Kenda
Saddle: Flite Ti
Seatpost: Syncros
Seatpost Binder: Ti (bolt)
Took three swings at Gators for this thing and struck out. No more delays on the build.
Most if not all the parts are here, some on route, and a couple still to pick. I need to do some anodizing of some parts if I find the new powder coat colour do my liking. If it looks good it will be bright and need a lot of black parts. If I stick with black all the silver bits will be fine.
The build should be as follows:
Frame: 1993 Brodie eXpresso
Fork: Rockshox Mag 21 with Brodie Rooster and Brace *If anyone has a BLACK Rooster
Headset: NOS XT 735
Stem: NOS Syncros
Handlebar: Titec Ti
Grips: NOS Tioga
Barends: None
Brakes: Avid Tri Align II
Brake Pads: Cool Stop
Brake Cables: XT SLR NOS
Cantilever cable hangers: Avid
Brake Levers: Debating :?
Shifters: 732 Thumbies
Front Derailleur: XT 735
Rear Derailleur: XT 735
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XT NOS
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Grafton Speed Sticks or Joysticks ... Debating (They'll both be black)
Crank Bolts: Ti
Chainrings: Shimano
Chainring bolts: Ti
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR
Pedals: XT 737
Hub Skewers: Ringle Ti
Rims: Mavic
Hubs: Ringle Bubbz *May also swap for a NOS XT730/Araya combo black on black.
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT
Tyres: NOS Smokes Blackwalls
Tubes: Kenda
Saddle: Flite Ti
Seatpost: Syncros
Seatpost Binder: Ti (bolt)
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Re: Brodie Expresso Restoration Project ... Advice Welcome
Nice to see this one coming together! I "Might" have a spare brodie brake booster... do you need one?
Nice rooster =)
Are you looking for a black one? thought you were going to powder cost the purple one?
Nice to see this one coming together! I "Might" have a spare brodie brake booster... do you need one?
Nice rooster =)
Are you looking for a black one? thought you were going to powder cost the purple one?
Re: Brodie Expresso Restoration Project ... Advice Welcome
I'll probably need another brace. Gotta balance the thing out.
I'll powder or anodize the purple one, but I heard rumors of a guy with a black one that really wants another $75 in his pocket
I'll probably need another brace. Gotta balance the thing out.
I'll powder or anodize the purple one, but I heard rumors of a guy with a black one that really wants another $75 in his pocket
Re: Brodie Expresso Restoration Project ... Advice Welcome
Who? this guy?
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jimi911":k1ohoxti said:I'll probably need another brace. Gotta balance the thing out.
I'll powder or anodize the purple one, but I heard rumors of a guy with a black one that really wants another $75 in his pocket
Who? this guy?
.
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