1992 Yeti Ultimate (camo content)

[kaiser]

Re:

Really nicely done

 

[ridevintagemtb]

Sure Mike. It's U1068A.

Thanks! That's interesting. Can you tell me what info you have that says this is a 92?

I ask, because Ultimate serial numbers are surprisingly reliable for dating, and I know U1419 is September 1991. That suggests yours shouldbe about 1990 with a second gen headbadge

 

[felixdelrio]

The bike is repainted and the headbadge is from Velocals. Non-BMX seatclamp and sleeved seatpost (maybe repaired) pointed me to 1992.
Unfortunately, Yeti Frame Numbers do not really say something - it was common to recycle bb shells from warranty frames. And - to be honest - I asked Martin K as well.

 

[M-Power]

Re:

Always nice to see some creativity in a classic build

 

[ridevintagemtb]

The bike is repainted and the headbadge is from Velocals. Non-BMX seatclamp and sleeved seatpost (maybe repaired) pointed me to 1992.

Ahh. Ok. I missed that detail, and yeah, it's def a factory repair. The bikes that had the seat collars as an OG spec weren't sleeved and were 93->. FWIW, I'd consider this a 1990. Beautiful repaint, and an amazing build.

Unfortunately, Yeti Frame Numbers do not really say something - it was common to recycle bb shells from warranty frames.

It's not as wild west as legend has it. Yes, early, early bikes (FROs) were kind of a free for all when they were using Redline BB's and tubes. And yeah you'll catch a bike here and there where the serial makes no sense whatever. But for the most part, when you find production bikes from the years when they really got going (88->), the serials add up. Especially Ultimate serials. Although I've never seen one with a letter in it, so I'm guessing they addded that when they "fixed" your frame.

And - to be honest - I asked Martin K as well.

Mistake. He's useless

 

[felixdelrio]

Thanks for kind words concerning the frame and my build, Mike! And for the useful infos as well!

 

[regan_ev]

I really like this. I think the black Campy is a fantastic choice.

 

[Si_33]

Really nice choice of parts on a classy frame - good work

 

[felixdelrio]

U177 & U1068

 

[RockiMtn]

:shock: two? LOVELY!!!

what black headset is that on the camo? i'm after one for mine and that's not an XT. is it CK, or perhaps a YST, like this one on eBay???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Y-S ... 2066478536