H
Retro Guru
Re:
It lives! And boy is it a nice ride.
Over the last few weeks I've sorted the BB, using a 127mm Royce, settled on some new bars and got hold of some newer XT bifters. I've even repaired the decals (of sorts) with some white vinyl, tracing paper and some scissors. Last night was a flurry of parts and tools till the wee hours and then Neil coughed into life.
I'm humbled to have built this and returned it to retro spec. For those people that have helped with the build with insight, intelligence and keen pricing - I salute you. Now all I need is a black 1995/6 seat pin (27.2mm / 350mm long) to finish, until then its time to hit the trails! Peace and love, H
Build Spec
1995 Neil Orrell MTB
Frame: Columbus Max OR
Fork: Pace RC 36 sorted by Fork English
BB: Royce
BB Lockrings & Bolts: Royce
Headset: Chris King
Seat Bolt: X-Lite
Hubs: Bullseye
Spokes: DT double butted
Tyres: Onza Dave
Rims: Mavic 230
Chainset: Middleburn RS2
Chainset Bolts: stainless
Chain Rings: Middleburn 36 & 46, Onza Buzz Saw 26
Chain: generic 8 speed
Chain wheel: Sunrace 12-28
Gear Shifters: XT
Front Mech: M901 XTR
Rear Mech: M900 XTR
Brake Levers: Dia Comp SS5
Brake Cantis: Dia Comp 987
Cable Hangers: Tecktro
Seat Post: X-Lite
Stem: Salsa
Bars: Ritchey Force Lite
Grips: ODI
It lives! And boy is it a nice ride.
Over the last few weeks I've sorted the BB, using a 127mm Royce, settled on some new bars and got hold of some newer XT bifters. I've even repaired the decals (of sorts) with some white vinyl, tracing paper and some scissors. Last night was a flurry of parts and tools till the wee hours and then Neil coughed into life.
I'm humbled to have built this and returned it to retro spec. For those people that have helped with the build with insight, intelligence and keen pricing - I salute you. Now all I need is a black 1995/6 seat pin (27.2mm / 350mm long) to finish, until then its time to hit the trails! Peace and love, H
Build Spec
1995 Neil Orrell MTB
Frame: Columbus Max OR
Fork: Pace RC 36 sorted by Fork English
BB: Royce
BB Lockrings & Bolts: Royce
Headset: Chris King
Seat Bolt: X-Lite
Hubs: Bullseye
Spokes: DT double butted
Tyres: Onza Dave
Rims: Mavic 230
Chainset: Middleburn RS2
Chainset Bolts: stainless
Chain Rings: Middleburn 36 & 46, Onza Buzz Saw 26
Chain: generic 8 speed
Chain wheel: Sunrace 12-28
Gear Shifters: XT
Front Mech: M901 XTR
Rear Mech: M900 XTR
Brake Levers: Dia Comp SS5
Brake Cantis: Dia Comp 987
Cable Hangers: Tecktro
Seat Post: X-Lite
Stem: Salsa
Bars: Ritchey Force Lite
Grips: ODI
