GT Xizang 1997

[cbb]

woooooowww....absolutely stunning. Great job! I love it! One of the best GTs I`ve seen ever.
Liked it with green Michelins, but this version is 100% better.
Two marginal points (if I may add):
- change CK headset to silver one (but keep CH ) and seat clamp, too
- change black headset spacers to titanium ones

P.S. I`m from Bratislava and I wish to meet this bike in person

 

[Yidaki]

Hi cbb,

thanks very much!

I think there are some Michelin tubeless tires with black sidewalls
and green rubber, maybe I will get those for my bike. I like them a lot!
The WTB are very heavy..

Of course, feedback is always welcome! Also, the bike is noch 100% finished
yet.

I thought about the titanium Chris King headset, but haven't found
one yet in good condition for a good price. But it is on my "to-do list!.
Just like the pedals, I plan some nice Grafton SpeedTraps.

For the seatclamp I am tending to a Ringle titanium in blac, That would
look really nice I guess. And yes, the headsed spacers will be titanium
soon, just like all the mounting bolts etc. Then it's finished!

 

[Nader]

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Very nice build

Yes I also think the pedals are not very suitable and the SpeedTraps are a good choice.
The bell is the bomb

 

[Yidaki]

Little titanium updates:

 

[Augustus]

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Not generally that into GTs but that is a really nice looking Xizang. tasteful. Good job.

Bikes look s much better without cables.

 

[Yidaki]

Thanks. What do you mean by "without cables"?

 

[player]

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Very nice.....whats the seat collar?

Im actually thinking about replacing my Xizang collar too.

 

[Yidaki]

Ultralight 31.8mm Titanium Seatpost Clamps
Only 11.5 grams

http://www.torontocycles.com/Selling/Se ... lamps.html

 

[player]

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Cheers Peter

 

[Yidaki]

You're welcome Will