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

[whoa]

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Haha

I have seen three ti megas in 23 years of biking. 1 in MBA Magazine and the two in this thread.

Ok, let's increase that number by 33%.

@theproscloset
Love your studio pictures, mine are always crappy with no focus.

 

[theproscloset]

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Nice ride "whoa"!

Last night the correct 91 front fork was threaded and is ready to be cut to length and installed. Bummed to see the Ti fork go but it will now be 100% period correct and it will be easier to adjust the build to go back to it's OG build as featured on the cover of MBA if we ever choose to do so.

Sneak peak with the "not pro" photo:

 

[Linseneintopf]

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that bike is ill....

 

[theproscloset]

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Guess what finally got finished yesterday....

 

[theproscloset]

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Adding these Ti Crank Bolts as the final touch to the Ti-Mega.

Going to polish it tonight and post up some pics tomorrow.

 

[theproscloset]

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It only took us purchasing THREE different Ti-Mega's to finally finish this with all the correct details in place. I'm excited about the finished product and look forward to hearing what you think.


The Build:

Frame: 1991 Alpinestars Ti Mega
Serial Number 4038
Fork: Alpinestar Aluminum Blade 1 1/4"
Headset: Tange Aluminum 1 1/4" Stock Alpinestars
Stem: Litespeed Titanuim 1 1/4" 130mm
Handlebar: Alpinestars Mega Lite 7005
Grips: ODI Attack

BRAKES
Brakes Fr: Shimano XT BR-M734
Brakes Rr: Shimano XT BR-M734
Brake Pad: Shimano XT
Brake Cables: Shimano 6mm SIS
Brake Levers : Shimano XT BL-M733
Ferrules Alpinestars Step Down

TRANSMISSION
Shifters: Shimano XT BR-M732 7 Speed SIS
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT FD-M735
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RDM735 Medium Cage
Derailleur Cables: Shimano SIS
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG90 7 speed Hyperglide
Chain: Shimano CN-91
Cranks: Cook Bros. Racing 172.5" BCD 110 /74
Crank Bolts: Ti Cook Bros. Racing Bolts
Chainrings: SR 48 // Onza Buzz Saw 34 // Onza Buzz Saw 34 24
Bottom Bracket: Alpinstar BB prototype
Pedals: Shimano XT PD-M737 

WHEELS
Skewers: Ringle Ti Holey Cams
Front Hub: Shimano XT HB-M730
Rear Hub: Shimano XT FH-M732
Tyres: Onza Racing Procs II


THE REST
Saddle: Perforated Flite Red Label Dated 1991
Seatpost: Syncros Ti
Seat Binder: Ringle Ti Holey Cam

 

[RockiMtn]

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i know the objective was to keep this as period correct as possible, but personally i would have kept the ti forks on it.

stunning none the less though!

 

[mkozaczek]

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Nice work.

Straddle cable on front brakes is technically wrong. They should be the outer ball for more leverage, but I'm sure we'll give you a mulligan for that one.

 

[theproscloset]

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I'm not sure I agree.... I've always done them like this.... Am I incorrect?

 

[ez054098]

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I'm not sure I agree.... I've always done them like this.... Am I incorrect?

Me too. It makes it easier for disengage the brakes.