1994 Merlin Titanium

forgot i had some more shiny bits stocked away from before. :D

a set of silver and pewter. think the pewter would go nicely with the build! need to find a rear mech first though. :?
 

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cool retro (RF turbines), or classy retro (XTR M900)? Which one should I pick?

the RFs are MINT btw, both rings and arms. i was pleasantly surprised when they arrived. :shock:

The XTR arms could do with a little polish, and the rings are a tad worn.
 

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couple more pics of the build. ;)

stealing the wheelset off another bike. Gold set of Mavic 117 on XTR M910 with XTR M900 cassette.
 

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cat's out of the bag! :oops: :D

Early first "test" fit. Note the P2s are 1-1/8" and no headset installed. Just wanted a sense of what a black Syncros Powerlite would look on it.
 

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8) Things are picking up

Minty, close to perfect XTR rear mech found it's way to me. Could almost pass as NOS with a bit of shop wear. Only way you'd know it's not is light signs of mud. Got it Dirt cheap too! ;)

Oh wait, WTF??? where's the pulleys??? :evil:
 

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oh yeah, that's right! i don't NEED pulleys! :twisted:

let's do the transplant, shall we??? :D

if i do say so myself, i must say that looks FRESH! 8)

couldn't have imagined this working out so WELL!
 

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RockiMtn":9tjr9c2o said:
8) Things are picking up

Minty, close to perfect XTR rear mech found it's way to me. Could almost pass as NOS with a bit of shop wear. Only way you'd know it's not is light signs of mud. Got it Dirt cheap too! ;)

Oh wait, WTF??? where's the pulleys??? :evil:

No biggie. Get some lightweight anodised bling ones :D

EDIT: you beat me to it!
 
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