ChrisB200SX
Retro Newbie
Medium-size butted-chromoly heat-treated steel frame designed by legendary Joe Murray, distributed by Halfords.
RockShox Reba SL 120mm hydraulic suspension fork, adjustable dual-chamber air spring, Motion Control compression damper with lockout and adjustable rebound. Just been fully rebuilt with new RockShox damper oil, o-rings, wipers and SKF dust seals. (Worth £125 alone)
SRAM X-7 shifters and front derailleur.
SRAM X-9 rear derailleur.
Shimano HG61, 11-34 9-speed cassette (500 miles)
KMC X-9 chain (500miles).
Avid Elixir CR hydraulic brakes, just been fully rebuilt, serviced and bled with new lever internals and new caliper pistons and seals. New Jagwire front hose. 180mm front disc, 160mm rear.
26" WTB SX wheels rims, Quando hubs (500 miles use off of my KHS Alite 2000)
Race Face Evolve XC chainset 22-32-44, 175mm cranks (brand new middle ring).
Race Face Evolve XC alloy stem.
Race Face Evolve XC lowriser alloy handlebar.
Race Face alloy seatpost.
FSA headset.
Charge Spoon saddle.
DMR V8 pedals.
New lock-on grips and bar-end plugs.
Schwalbe Land Cruiser 26x1.9" tyres with retroreflective hi-viz side stripes.
I got this from a friend when he moved house, it was in quite a state so it was a project. I had planned to keep it as a winter bike but I have since rebuilt two other 26" hardtails with 11-speed and haven't even been able to ride after slipping two discs so it's time to let someone else get some enjoyment from this.
I actually nearly bought one of these Wangas before getting my KHS Alite2000, this one was originally bought by my friend's best friend but he moved to USA to work as a rocket scientist at JPL. Anyway, he used it while at Uni in London and sprayed it with some special stuff to make it look dirty/older and be less likely to get stolen. I've managed to clean some of this off but would require more time to finish the job.
RockShox Reba SL 120mm hydraulic suspension fork, adjustable dual-chamber air spring, Motion Control compression damper with lockout and adjustable rebound. Just been fully rebuilt with new RockShox damper oil, o-rings, wipers and SKF dust seals. (Worth £125 alone)
SRAM X-7 shifters and front derailleur.
SRAM X-9 rear derailleur.
Shimano HG61, 11-34 9-speed cassette (500 miles)
KMC X-9 chain (500miles).
Avid Elixir CR hydraulic brakes, just been fully rebuilt, serviced and bled with new lever internals and new caliper pistons and seals. New Jagwire front hose. 180mm front disc, 160mm rear.
26" WTB SX wheels rims, Quando hubs (500 miles use off of my KHS Alite 2000)
Race Face Evolve XC chainset 22-32-44, 175mm cranks (brand new middle ring).
Race Face Evolve XC alloy stem.
Race Face Evolve XC lowriser alloy handlebar.
Race Face alloy seatpost.
FSA headset.
Charge Spoon saddle.
DMR V8 pedals.
New lock-on grips and bar-end plugs.
Schwalbe Land Cruiser 26x1.9" tyres with retroreflective hi-viz side stripes.
I got this from a friend when he moved house, it was in quite a state so it was a project. I had planned to keep it as a winter bike but I have since rebuilt two other 26" hardtails with 11-speed and haven't even been able to ride after slipping two discs so it's time to let someone else get some enjoyment from this.
I actually nearly bought one of these Wangas before getting my KHS Alite2000, this one was originally bought by my friend's best friend but he moved to USA to work as a rocket scientist at JPL. Anyway, he used it while at Uni in London and sprayed it with some special stuff to make it look dirty/older and be less likely to get stolen. I've managed to clean some of this off but would require more time to finish the job.

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