98+ BoTM It' back! 98+ BotM August 2021 - nominations

[Madmax1993]

Madmax1993's 2018 Orange (Strange) Stage Five

Orange Stage Five... Not even a little bit retro yet

In the first Covid lockdown last year, I was in the process of buying some upgraded wheels for my 29er boost hardtail, and the seller asked if I needed anything else as he had other stuff for sale. 'No,' says my head, 'you're happy with your stable of bikes and with these wheels they're all set...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[DrGooGoo]

My commuter.
DrGooGoo's 2008 Salsa Ala Carte.

2008 Salsa Ala Carte

Built this bike in the summer of 2010. Purchased the frame from a shop online that was basically NOS. They said it was from a customer that bought the wrong size and exchanged frames. Still one of my favorite rides. I used it as a commuter bike for a few years. Hasn't changed it much since...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[enc]

Why not?

enc's ON ONE inbred

build thread here ....

ON ONE Inbred, Single speed canal path cruiser project

I'd been looking for a project frame to build a single speed “canal path cruiser” this On One, inbred turned up for sale. I could see from the add it was rough …. ideal for a project. On viewing the bike, it was rougher than it looked in the pictures. A short test ride….to the cash...

www.retrobike.co.uk

build thread here ...

 

[d8mok]

I’ll throw the MBUK Zaskar into the mix.

 

[velofrog]

Was hoping to have the new Stooge built by now but alas not yet…. can throw the Fatty in the ring for a laugh though!

Velofrog’s 2021 Trek Farley 5, build thread here (such as it is): https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/trek-farley-5-fat-bike.426037/

 

[clubby]

Clubby's Saffron Frameworks custom 29er.

Columbus Zona and Reynolds 753. Custom machined stainless bi-laminate head tube.
Cannondale Carbon 100mm Lefty. Drivetrain XX1/X01 with AXS shifting and Reverb.

 

[velofrog]

Such a pretty bike

 

[grey-beard]

Where do we stand on ebike conversions? I could unconvert, enter, then reconvert but I can't be arsed. Asking for a friend.

 

[Double-E F]

I'll enter my beloved ARC

Double-E F's 2009 Yeti ARC



Some more pics here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/2009-yeti-arc.409815/

 

[rwm1962]

Glad to support the post 97 botm. This is my 1999 Orange Evo2. Build thread https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/orange-evo-2-1999-finished.422006/

rwm1962's 1999 Orange Evo2