1989 Rock Mountain Blizzard Slope

[Canuckbiker]

I completed the build Friday and I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome. It's nice when you have several months to prepare all the parts.

Also happy to say that the Suntour thumbies and cogset shifts quite well. It's my first time riding XC Pro thumbies, I love the feel of them.

Oh ya, the ride

Got out with five other riders yesterday on our usual Pitt River trail followed by a pint (or two).

I never rode the Blizzard after picking it up initially. It was in a bit of a sorry state and figured I'd surprise myself later. I love the way it rides, kind of knew I would. It's a relief to say that after so many hours spent on the restoration though. I normally like the look of a lower rise stem better but the higher rise Ritchey feels perfect and there was no using any other stem anyway.

I'll post some updated pics after the new tires come in a couple weeks.










Finished build spec:

Frame: 1989 Rocky Mountain Blizzard Slope (18” Tange Prestige)
Fork: Rocky Mountain (Tange Prestige)

Headset: Shimano 105
Stem: Ritchey Force
Handlebar: Syncros Pro Series
Grips: ODI Attack

Brakes: Deore XT BR-M733
Brake Pads: Kool-Stop Eagle Claw II
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe SS-5 (MK-II)

Shifters: Suntour XC Pro
Front Derailleur: Deore XT FD-M735
Rear Derailleur: Deore XT RD-M735
Cassette: Suntour AP II (11-24)
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Deore XT FC-M730
Chainrings: Sugino (46/36/24)
Bottom Bracket: Deore XT BB-UN71
Pedals: Deore XT PD-M735

Hub Skewers: Deore XT
Hubs: Suntour XC Comp
Rims: Wolber TR 1 Tubular (32H)
Tires: Wolber Avoriaz Tubular Sewups 26x1.90

Saddle: Avocet Racing I
Seatpost: Syncros 27.0
Seatpost QR: Deore XT

Weight: 24lbs 4oz

 

[raidan73]

Well ain’t she purty! Great job

 

[narcotitlan]

Very cool! Love the group photo above - that must have been a super nice ride

 

[Canuckbiker]

Very cool! Love the group photo above - that must have been a super nice ride

It sure was a good time, quite the mixture of vintage going on

 

[27motorhead]

What a beauty! no surprise though as all your resto choices are well considered and executed.

AND loving the last pic of the group ride. Nice range of old rides there. Must be great fun to ride in such a group on old machines... is that Titan a titanium frame???

 

[Canuckbiker]

What a beauty! no surprise though as all your resto choices are well considered and executed.

AND loving the last pic of the group ride. Nice range of old rides there. Must be great fun to ride in such a group on old machines... is that Titan a titanium frame???

Thanks so much for the kind words

Yes, it’s great fun getting out with these guys and their cool rides, yes that is a titanium loop tail Titan, a very sweet ride

 

[JRGSXR]

Well doesn’t that just hit the spot! Another stunning build, love the group picture. The bikes and the scenery are amazing.

 

[mk one]

Very nice.

The paint looks amazing in the sun, well worth the time and effort

 

[Canuckbiker]

Very nice.

The paint looks amazing in the sun, well worth the time and effort

Thanks @mk one

Of all my DIY respray attempts, I'm most satisfied with how this one came out

 

[raidan73]

Get it in BoTM!