1995 DBR Axis Team Titanium -> new pic on page 11

[Woz]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis TT *FINISHED AGAIN, PICS ON PAGE 5

Thanks Konsta!

I have Middleburn crank that sits close like that with UN72 68/107 and it's never been an issue. 1mm is plenty ;-)

 

[Konsta]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis TT *FINISHED AGAIN, PICS ON PAGE 5

Well, it's turning freely so basically there is no problem.

Being the anal person I am, I would have wanted to get the chainline in 44 mm spot on but Im afraid that's out of the question now.

 

[elPedro666]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis Team Titanium [photos on page 5]

I really wanted to be angry at what you were doing to that lovely old frame ... but have to say I really like the result :facepalm: Did Rampage also do the lovely anodising job on your cranks?

 

[Konsta]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis Team Titanium [photos on page 5]

No, unfortunately it was a local anodising company here in Helsinki that did those.

Speaking of those cranks. I just got back from the basement. The bloody spider had worked itself loose today!
Felt a small extra movement in the cranks today when resisting the crank movement. Came home and noticed that the spider was moving a little. Took off the crank and tightened the spider lockring as tight as I could. With my biggest adjustable wrench. I even stood on it at some point. Hope it stays put. Probably a user error but still really annoying!

I also changed the seatpost and the saddle. Got rid of the bashring too.

 

[Wold Ranger]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis TT *FINISHED AGAIN, PICS ON PAGE 5

Interesting, and it's given me some ideas. 7.3 Kg is well in road bike territory!

Not in todays World! My TCR pro with full Campag Record 22 speed weighs sub 5.6Kg even though the UCI limit is still a silly 6.8Kg.
Interesting build, but a waste of a good Ti hardtail IMHO Would love to see it with full M950 and 24 gears!

 

[Konsta]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis Team Titanium [photos on page 5]

Oh well.

Previously (with the full M950 and 559 wheels) the bike was kind of correct for RetroBike forum. But to be honest I hated it like that and rarely rode it. That's sort of wasting too I think.

Now with the small geometry changes I truly love this bike. I believe the frame is happier now that it is being ridden.

 

[elPedro666]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis Team Titanium [photos on page 5]

I believe the frame is happier now that it is being ridden.

I like this

 

[Konsta]

Re: 1995 DBR Axis TT [fixed gear experiment FINISHED -> page 6]

Update. The stem remains at 60 mm. Tried a longer one but returned to this one. The Middleburn spider/crank interface has not loosened up anymore. Also decided to try MKS GR-9 pedals, and they're great. Took a few pics.

Final spec list:

Frame: DBR Axis TT 18" (1 517+5 g)
Fork: Bontrager Satellite Elite (671 g)
Headset: Woodman Axis SL (87 g)
Stem: Kalloy UNO OS, 60 mm (80 g)
Handlebar: Noname carbon (133 g)
Grips: ESI Chunky (52+3 g)
Brake: Shimano BR-CX77 (156+6 g)
Brake pads: Shimano G03Ti
Adapter: Force IS to PM (17+6 g)
Rotor: Ashima ARO-08, 160 mm (87+6 g)
Brake cable+outer: Jagwire Ripcord (34 g)
Brake lever: Tektro (53 g)
Bottom bracket: Hope Titanium, 68 x 103 mm (162 g)
Crank bolts: noname steel (26 g)
Cranks: Middleburn RS7, 170 mm (450 g)
Chainring: Surly stainless steel, 36T (106 g)
Chainring bolts: Noname alloy (7 g)
Pedals: MKS GR-9 (310 g)
Toe clips: Georges Sorel alloy (26+9 g)
Straps: 15 mm nylon w/plastic buckles (23 g)
Hub skewer: noname titanium (18 g)
Cog: White Industries, 15T (40 g)
Lockring: Halo alloy (7 g)
Chain: SunRace 3/32", hollow pins, 92 links (236 g)
Front wheel: noname hub - ZTR Alpha 340 - DT Revo - Brass - Schwalbe tape (708 g)
Rear wheel: White ENO - Kinlin XR-200 - DT Revo - Brass - Schwalbe tape (884 g)
Tyres: Challenge Grifo XS, 33-622 (336+362 g)
Tubes: Schwalbe SV18 (102+103 g)
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite TT (177 g)
Seatpost: Rocket Science, 25.0 mm (190+13 g)
Seatpost shim: USE 25.0 to 27.0 mm (21 g)
Seatpost binder: Dimension (17+4 g)

The total weight now is pretty much at ~ 7 280 g.

I'd say this thing is finished for now. Thanks everyone!

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re:

its not a fixie, its a lightweight 90s mtb!! :roll:

sean

 

[Konsta]

Oh well. From page 4:

For whatever reason I'm going to make a strange experiment with this bike and convert it to a fixed gear with 700c wheels.

As it happens, experiment went better than expected. And nothing done here that can't be undone.