Hi all,
I've just completed a more period correct rebuild of my Roberts mountain bike so I thought I'd post a few pics here. Strictly speaking it's from 1998 but many of the parts are a few years earlier and it's a pretty traditional frameset.
Anyway a number of components were sourced from this site so many thanks to those that sold me things.
Here are the new specs;
Frame: 1998 Roberts Genesis resprayed by Bob Jackson Cycles with Decals from H Llyod
Fork: Kona Project II 1 1/8" Powder coated in RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey
Headset: Silver Mart Elite 1 1/8 Inch Aheadset
Stem: Ringle Zooka
Handlebar: Silver Control Tech
Grips: ODI Attack
Barends: None
Brakes: Shimano STX RC
Brake Levers: Shimano STX RC
Shifters: Shimano STX RC
Front Derailleur: Shimano STX RC
Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX RC
Cassette: Shimano Acera CS-HG41 8-Speed
Chain: Shimano Altus HG40 6-7-8 Speed
Cranks and chainrings: Shimano STX RC
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN300
Pedals: Onza Double Cage
Hub Skewers: Shimano
Front hub. M737. Laced to Mavic 231.
Rear hub M738. Laced to Mavic 231.
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke & Dart
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium
Seatpost: USE
Seatpost Binder: A bolt
Bottle Cage: None
The only real 'bling' are the spoke nipples which are anodised purple. So I'm wondering if I should get any other purple bits (bolts, skewers etc.) or should I just keep things white and silver? Should I change anything else?
Cheers,
Jim
I've just completed a more period correct rebuild of my Roberts mountain bike so I thought I'd post a few pics here. Strictly speaking it's from 1998 but many of the parts are a few years earlier and it's a pretty traditional frameset.
Anyway a number of components were sourced from this site so many thanks to those that sold me things.
Here are the new specs;
Frame: 1998 Roberts Genesis resprayed by Bob Jackson Cycles with Decals from H Llyod
Fork: Kona Project II 1 1/8" Powder coated in RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey
Headset: Silver Mart Elite 1 1/8 Inch Aheadset
Stem: Ringle Zooka
Handlebar: Silver Control Tech
Grips: ODI Attack
Barends: None
Brakes: Shimano STX RC
Brake Levers: Shimano STX RC
Shifters: Shimano STX RC
Front Derailleur: Shimano STX RC
Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX RC
Cassette: Shimano Acera CS-HG41 8-Speed
Chain: Shimano Altus HG40 6-7-8 Speed
Cranks and chainrings: Shimano STX RC
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN300
Pedals: Onza Double Cage
Hub Skewers: Shimano
Front hub. M737. Laced to Mavic 231.
Rear hub M738. Laced to Mavic 231.
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke & Dart
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium
Seatpost: USE
Seatpost Binder: A bolt
Bottle Cage: None
The only real 'bling' are the spoke nipples which are anodised purple. So I'm wondering if I should get any other purple bits (bolts, skewers etc.) or should I just keep things white and silver? Should I change anything else?
Cheers,
Jim