i had a look around the garage and shed to see what i could find to build a 'road' MTB (last update 12-05-2011 new photo)
frame - lee cooper custom XC frame (already had)
forks - no name steel rigid (el cheapo off ebay)
wheels - specialized alex things off my wife's hardrock after she got some superstar hoops
tyres - schwalbe city jet 1.5
cranks - suntour something or other from my wife's hardrock after she upgraded
pedals - wellgo M151
BB - another hardrock cast-off
chainring - octane 38T
chain - SRAM something
cassette - n/a DMR 16T singlespeed
tensioner - DMR SIS
brakes - ancient shimano LX Vs
levers - shimano DX (probably best levers i've ever used)
headset - 1" threaded with 1.25" aheadset adaptor
stem - da bomb 90mm
bars - raceface evolve
grips - nc17 lock-ons with 24seven end caps
bar ends - x-lite enduro ski
seatpost - identiti t-4
saddle - WTB shadow
JakeStani said on 12 April 2011
good build mate
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TagumTrailRider said on 18 January 2011
Whoa! I would like to cruise around town with that bike!
nice colors! makes it look kinda retro. just awesome mate! just awesome!
oh and if you have the time, please check out my bike! thanks in advance! cheers!
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pHz said on 4 April 2010
does what it was built for pretty well
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