FRANKENKLEIN 20lb ss project

[stubbsy]

Well folks i have just finished my first retrobike project so please be kind. i will pop the full spec sheet up a bit later and Wadsy said he will pop up some pictures for me as i am a computer mong.

in short it is a klein pulse frame (not an attitude before anyone says anything) with cannondale forks and its single speed and a bit of xtr thrown at it for good measure.

i hear screams of despare

its light, weighing about 20lb

ideal for going to the shops and back,

hope you like it

stubbsy

i must also put a big thank you to wadsy for all his help in sourcing bits and building skills, he is a bit of a spanner ninja.

 

[wadsy]

A few pics for you .....

 

[GT-Steve]

That's a lovely looking frame,

If I didn't know better I'd even say it looks familiar...


Nice build..

 

[marin man]

ohhhhhh nice....I even like the colour

 

[stubbsy]

That's a lovely looking frame,

If I didn't know better I'd even say it looks familiar...


Nice build..

thought you would say that steve

 

[azaro]

Nice that.
Really clean (Klein!) lines.

 

[stubbsy]

well folks heres the full low down, i could make it a few pounds lighter but it would cost an arm and a leg.

Frame: 1997 pulse pro

Fork: cannondale p bone

Headset: chris king
Stem/handlebar combo: fred salmon
Grips: odi attacks


Brakes: xtr m951
Brake Pads:xtr
Brake Cables: xtr
Brake Levers:xr m950


Rear Derailleur:single speed chain tensioner

cassette: onza single speed converter kit

Chain:kmc single speed chain
Cranks:middleburn rs-8
Crank Bolts: middleburn self extractor
Chainrings:middleburn uno 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket:shimano un 54 73x113
Pedals:xt spuds

Hub Skewers:xtr m950
Rims: mavic 717
Hubs:xtr m950
Nipples:silver
Spokes:silver
Tyres:rocket rons
Tubes:specialized

Saddle:selle italia slr
Seatpost:carbon 31.6 mm (no brand)
Seatpost Binder:klein

Weight:20lb

and once again thanks to wadsy who has been a fantastic help and guided me throught the fine art of spinning spanners (best left to the experts)

now onto my next project a proflex 955 (if i can get the crack in the swing arm welded :cry: )

cheers

stubbsy

 

[ez054098]

I love it. Unique and clean. Great job.

 

[stubbsy]

Thanks for all your kind words guys.

i had a lot of fun with this build and am looking forward to my next

stubbsy

 

[stubbsy]

just put in my new titanium bolts (yummy) and adjusted new flite saddle (a bit more comfort for my rear end).

it is suberb, very stiff and responsive (and the kleins not bad either )

stubbsy