1991 Mountain Goat Route 66 build thread

[racecarjohnny]

I purchased this great frame on eBay last month. It finally arrived today and I was able to get it unboxed. It’s not perfect but it’s pretty clean. I remember seeing this bike in the magazines. I’ll update the thread with pics as I progress. I have some decisions to make on components, but leaning towards an NOS set of Shimano xt m730 front/rear derailuers and xt thumb shifters. Lots of stem, bar and seat options.

 

[Prodigal Son]

The original gravel bikes!

 

[racecarjohnny]

Love the salsa logo

 

[pw_pw_la]

Loving this already!

Now that's a stubby little stem...

Kind of a must though, with that decal already on the seat tube!

 

[Prodigal Son]

Drop bars would rock this thing.

 

[racecarjohnny]

Loving this already!

Now that's a stubby little stem...

Kind of a must though, with that decal already on the seat tube!

That is exactly what I thought when I saw it. Shortens the reach for me too

 

[racecarjohnny]

A few more photos

 

[wtb_rider]

That is really nice…

 

[racecarjohnny]

Just waiting on some straddle cables and cable donuts. It’s getting close to being rideable.

 

[racecarjohnny]

Completed and rideable. Going to put a few hours on it today.