1991 Klein Pinnacle (finished on page 25)

[Canuckbiker]

Looks real nice great work, another classic bike reborn. I swear these threads are as much the reason I enjoy restoring bikes as the pleasure I get from the actual restoration

Thanks @HuskyDinoBomber!

Yep, tons of fun, so many great build threads here, wonder where @Mickeyspinn is at? He's got a couple I'd love to see completed

 

[Imlach]

Thanks @HuskyDinoBomber!

Yep, tons of fun, so many great build threads here, wonder where @Mickeyspinn is at? He's got a couple I'd love to see completed

Mickey has been in the hospital, but should be on the mend, we are awaiting his return eagerly. He's been missed.

 

[Canuckbiker]

Made a start, but need to get back to work...
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That's wicked! Nicely done so far

 

[JRGSXR]

Yes! That’s top work , Looks fantastic in the green and black. Great to hear you’re enjoying it already, and I’m sure more in future .

 

[Tsundere]

Outstanding job, it must be very rewarding to reach the end and to see those results.

 

[Canuckbiker]

Thanks @JRGSXR @Tsundere !

Yes, feels great to have it completed and end up at the target I was aiming for, thanks for all the feedback and encouragement along the way

 

[Canuckbiker]

Time for a trail ride report: Fantastic!

Rained a touch yesterday but still very much dry out on the smooth trails close to home. Overall the build spec rides, shifts, brakes smooth as glass. What else would be expected from XT shifting and Dia Compe levers/DX canties with new pads though, par for the course but wonderful to experience every time from these 30 year old parts.

Frame, handlebar/stem, fork ride superbly. The size all round fits like a glove for my 5’-7” frame.

Don’t assume I favor aluminum frames. Three of my vintage MTBs and both my road bikes are steel. I really do give steel the overall edge in general (still never ridden titanium ). I’d never ridden vintage aluminum until the last couple years and I’ve developed a love for it. My 93' M800 BoTE, 96' Zaskar and 96’ RM Vertex all have different personalities and the Klein is no different. Probably not the first bike I’d reach for heading out on an epic super long ride but as @Dr Dremel pointed out the Pinnacle geometry is very comfortable. It carves the mild trail turns in my short 45 min. loop at speed with confidence and climbs as excellently as would be expected. I cleared the super steep low tractor climb as part of my in-town trail loop with ease.

Some pics of it out in the wild:

 

[JRGSXR]

The bike looks stunning! The scenery in the background of the first pic is amazing! You live in a beautiful part of Canada. Good to hear that the ride went well . I still haven’t managed to get out on mine yet .

 

[Dr Dremel]

Indeed the scenery , seems like you can make use of a good climber!

 

[27motorhead]

@Canuckbiker Sorry for the late execution on this, I've been stacked with work so ended up with a very quick Photoshop bodge job. Would have wanted to add a bit of sheen to the Pink version, but haven't due to time. May I present to you...

PINK

vs.
GREEN

I think you chose well!!!