'04 Yeti 4x Special Projects #86

[Factorycol]

I was lucky enough to own one of these back in 2004 when I ran and race for the Yeti Europe Team.

It's been one of my top 5 bikes I've ever owned and I massively regretted selling it back in the day to fund the racing.

Roll forward to now and I managed to locate a frame, sadly not one of our original team ones, but still one of the 100 made in 2004 for the Special Projects, project.

I've built the frame up with modern stuff, because I do actually ride this bike and I wanted to see how it felt. It still feels great, fast and nimble, but so small compared to modern bikes.



Frame: '04 Yeti 4x Special Projects #86

Fork: '21 Fox 36 100mm travel

Headset: Hope Technology
Stem: Hope Technology
Handlebar: Azonic
Grips: KTM Lockon

Brakes: Hope Technology

Shifters: Shimano
Rear Derailleur: Shimano
Cranks: Hope Technology
Pedals: Shimano SPD

Hub Skewers: Ursus
Rims: Ursus
Hubs: Hope Technology
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Schwalbe TableTop


Saddle: Selle Italia
Seatpost: KTM
Seatpost Binder: Hope Technology

 

[tangent]

Very cool indeed, there was a YETI 4x hanging on the wall in a mtb. shop I used to pop into (mostly to check out the YETI!) Looks brilliant with full current Hopetech kit.

 

[mylesfrancisPH]

Is this the bike that has been featured on the Youtube channel called Gee Milner- DREAM BUILD MTB?
What a nice bike you have!
Cheers from the Philippines

 

[Factorycol]

Is this the bike that has been featured on the Youtube channel called Gee Milner- DREAM BUILD MTB?
What a nice bike you have!
Cheers from the Philippines

Hi... yes that's this bike!

Here is the link for everyone.

Glad you like it. Its been a fun project to pull together.

 

[sandgrown]

Hi there, where did you source a modern fork in a 1 1/8" steerer? I need a new one to keep my Dialled going

 

[Factorycol]

Hi there, where did you source a modern fork in a 1 1/8" steerer? I need a new one to keep my Dialled going

It’s a totally stock Fox 36 from 2021.. they offer it in the 100mm travel / straight steerer option.

 

[Factorycol]

Now sadly for sale.... I've got to make some funds available for another project.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/2004-yeti-4x-special-projects-dream-build.447131/

 

[Factorycol]

Now sold to a very happy new owner. I'll leave this thread up though.