1989/90 Yeti C-26 - 20th Anniversary Special

[ridevintagemtb]

Was it tempting to put drop bars and a disk drive on?

Honestly, no. The JT C-26 Replica has been done.

http://www.mountainbikes.net/carbon/c26.htm

Fantastic job he did too. So yeah, I was looking for more of a period-correct race build with an homage to the prototype (Specialized rims, Bullseye hubs, etc).

 

[Shamus]

Absolutely Amazing! :shock:
There is no words left anymore!

Congrats!

 

[hairstream]

...whatever Mike. :roll:

 

[rumpfy]

Have fun fielding questions and comments in the two forums for the next month.


Again, fantastic. Especially those white cables!

 

[felixdelrio]

I am really impressed! Great bike!

 

[ridevintagemtb]

...whatever Mike. :roll:

Ah I knew YOU'D disapprove. Seriously, its a disaster I knew. What can I do to fix it ?

Serious, you were a huge help with this. That front derailleur would have held it up for weeks I'm sure, it was awesome of you to go digging for me. And the Bullseyes... I dont even want to talk about it :twisted: They're still not right.

Thanks man. Hope to see you a this vintage show in Cospgs in Feb?

 

[ridevintagemtb]

Have fun fielding questions and comments in the two forums for the next month.


Again, fantastic. Especially those white cables!

Whenever I can repay that favor, you just let me know. I have Spinergys wheels you'd love.

 

[ededwards]

Very tidy indeed and really like the story about finding the tubes, persuading Chris Herting, doing the forks etc.

Look forward to an update with ride photos

 

[Elev12k]

Hi Mike,

That is a killer bike !

Special praise for:
- That a few tubes and an idea evolved into this. I do not recall so quickly having seen this before. At least not in this proportion.
- I like it comes with a site. The site is a good read as well. Really agree with the analysis on page 1.

Those two things do really raise the bar a huge extend. Doesn't mean nobody won't be able to jump over the bar again ...so with 360 days to go I will not state it will be BOTY. The challenge has to be left open for other people. Sure they will face a very tough contender, so restorers/builders out there do your utmost to beat this !

 

[hairstream]

...whatever Mike. :roll:

Ah I knew YOU'D disapprove. Seriously, its a disaster I knew. What can I do to fix it ?

Serious, you were a huge help with this. That front derailleur would have held it up for weeks I'm sure, it was awesome of you to go digging for me. And the Bullseyes... I dont even want to talk about it :twisted: They're still not right.

Thanks man. Hope to see you a this vintage show in Cospgs in Feb?

She's a real tart that one mate. I think you've got her sorted well. Bring it with you next month. Fine job on the site, as well. Did I mention that I was just a little bit jealous?