1992 Grove Innovations X Frame ... Part 2 New Frame!

[planist]

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nice detail -- the green "Vetta" logo on the saddle fits nicely!

 

[jimi911]

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Grove Mountain Stem and Hyperlite bar.

Funky looking thing.

 

[oneschnark]

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Fine and beautiful

Philippe

 

[Smithjss70]

Re: 1992 Grove Innovations X Frame

Nice!

 

[jimi911]

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All done. I'll post some ride pics later. So here's a couple and the specs:




Frame: '92 Grove Innovations X Frame

Fork: FTW "Pre-Accutrax"

Headset: Shimano XT
Stem: Grove Innovations Mountain Stem
Handlebar: Answer Hyperlite
Grips: ODI
Barends: None

Brakes: IRD
Brake Pads: Kool Stop
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano/IRD
Brake Levers: Shimano XT

Shifters: Shimano XT
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Derailleur Cables: Shimano XT
Cassette: Shimano XT
Chain: Shimano XT
Cranks: Grafton
Crank Bolts: Ti
Chainrings: Raceface
Chainring bolts:
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Pedals: Ritchey

Hub Skewers: Ringle Ti
Rims: NO Campy
Hubs: NOS Shimano XT
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Smoke and Dart
Tubes: MEC

Saddle: NOS Vetta Ti SL
Seatpost: IRD
Seatpost Binder: Odessey

Weight: ???

 

[tintin40]

Re: 1992 Grove Innovations X Frame

A lovely mtb. The components are a excellent choice. Love the Grafton cranks

 

[Stylus]

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Wow! Stunning bike

 

[uno-speedo]

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That looks great!

 

[jmazpiazu]

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Cool bike!

 

[jimi911]

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Thought about doing another build thread, but really this is basically a transplant.

The Green X frame and stem have gone down the road. I found it just a bit too small even with the reach and this came a long on fleabay for an absolute steal:



It sized out perfectly so I flipped most of the build kit over to the new frame. Only few cosmetic changes were done. I finished it this time last year and enjoyed it for most of the summer. Here's the go setup ...



I just gave it as good service and tidy up. It'll go away for a bit now ... new toys for the spring ... always new toys. The X frames are a fav of mine. They actually ride really well and always get a lot of attention on the trail.












Frame: '92 Grove Innovations X Frame

Fork: FTW "Pre-Accutrax"

Headset: Shimano XT
Bar-Stem: Grove Innovations Hot Head
Grips: ODI
Barends: None

Brakes: IRD Front, XT U Brake Rear
Brake Pads: Kool Stop
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano/IRD
Brake Levers: Shimano XT

Shifters: Shimano XT
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Derailleur Cables: Shimano XT
Cassette: Shimano XT
Chain: Shimano XT
Cranks: Grafton
Crank Bolts: Ti
Chainrings: Raceface
Chainring bolts:
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Pedals: Ritchey

Hub Skewers: Ringle Ti
Rims: NOS Mavic (Show), Mavic Dakar (Go)
Hubs: NOS Pulstar, Mavic Dakar (Go)
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT
Tyres: T1 (Show), Nobby Nic (Go)
Tubes: MEC

Saddle: Flite Perforated Ti
Seatpost: IRD
Seatpost Binder: Odessey

Weight: ???