1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Final Pictures Page 14 ***

[24pouces]

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And what is the size of the ti-mega for sale ?

 

[theproscloset]

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And what is the size of the ti-mega for sale ?

Both bikes are the same size, I believe MBA says in the test that the bike is a 17.5" frame. The article has a whole paragraph on the size differences from how MBA measured it and how Alpinestar measured it.

I just noticed something interesting for the first time.... the MBA article specifically says that "the Ti-Mega has too many stickers", note that the stickers on the Test bike have been taken off after the photo shoot?! Someone really didn't like all the stickers!

 

[theproscloset]

Re: 1991 Alpinstar Ti-Mega Build

As you know we had to purchase other Ti-Mega in order to get the fork. The frame is up on eBay now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-Alpinestar ... 5d4cac365b

 

[theproscloset]

Re: 1991 Alpinstar Ti-Mega Build

Does anyone have a Tange Superlight Headset in 1.5" that is in better condition than this one?

Any other Headset suggestions for this build?

 

[theproscloset]

Re: 1991 Alpinstar Ti-Mega Build

Here is a photo of this frame from the blog entry on our website:

http://theproscloset.com/alpinestars-ti-mega/

 

[theproscloset]

Re: 1991 Alpinstar Ti-Mega Build

The Serial Number on this frame is 4038.

Anyone know how these Serial numbers worked?

 

[theproscloset]

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Here is the fork just waiting for the proper headset to install.

Put on a 1991 Flite saddle.... was weighing going the turbo route but I feel the lines of the Flite look better than a bulky turbo. May go w/ a perforated Flite as the build unfolds.

Rare front Der found and installed.... just need to buff out the couple small corrosion spots.

Couple steps closer!

 

[mikee]

Re: 1991 Alpinstar Ti-Mega Build

Oooof

 

[ez054098]

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:shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[theproscloset]

Re: 1991 Alpinstar Ti-Mega Build

Picked up a NOS Shimano XT 737 1 1/4" Headset in black that will be installed shortly.

The build will be going in the direction of a 91 XT groupo:

http://mombat.org/Shimano.htm#1991

Stem choice is tough. Looking for something that has an integrated front noodle is tricky in a 1 1/4" quill option. Right now this control tech stem will suffice. I envision a ti-litespeed option or a Syncros stem w/ the noodle. I feel this one is a little long for my taste too.

Any other ideas?