1995 Rocky mountain Altitude build thread. Updated July 10th.

[Fatboy1974]

Starting to look like a bike, I like the gold accents.

But, I think taht this color of the skewers doesn't match well enough. I see it too much green/yellow. What's your opinion?

 

[vtwinvince]

The devil is in the details. I think it looks good.

 

[Fatboy1974]

Updated specs in fist page also:

Frame: Rocky Mountain Altitude 1995, size 19,5"

Fork: Rock Shock Mag21 "alu stanchions". My preferred visually. I had one.

Headset: Diacompe SAS Headset Black
Stem: Syncros Cattlehead 1-1/8 130mm 0deg Black
Handlebar: Easton Monkey Bar EA70 25.4mm and Syncros 7075 cut to 530mm ( I've both at the moment)
Grips: Ritchey
Barends: None (ATM)

Brakes: Shimano XTR M900
Brake Pads: Shimano XTR M900
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano M900
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900

Shifters: Shimano XTR M900
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900 28.6 top pull
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XT M737 12-28 8 sp
Chain: Shimano Durace
Cranks: Race Face Turbine Forged gold 170mm
Crank Bolts: FSA QR-01
Chainrings: Raceface 46 and 26, FSA 36
Chainring bolts: Standard Inox
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Turbine RS
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy 4Ti Gold/grey

Hub Skewers: Ringle Repro Gold color
Rims: Mavix X222 Nice Xtr M900 color finish
Hubs: Shimano XT Parallax M737 and M738
Nipples: Silver
Spokes: Silver
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke Classic (reedition) 1,9in
Tubes: Standard

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium
Seatpost: Syncros Hardcore 27,2x330 Black (all original)
Seatpost Binder: Rocky montain gold, original in this frame.

Weight: Still I don't know. 11,5 kg?

 

[Fatboy1974]

Considering this assembly 99%, fo you think a Syncros Hardcore handlebar in silver will match, because of silver clinch? I have one in black but its a late 90's early 2000's , which is "uglier" and worn.

 

[Fatboy1974]

Update. Crytics?
-Air leakage in left mag21 air valve.
-Riser handlebar. I need it to enjoy this ride.
- Syncros stem is chunky but i like it
- Thank you to who recommend the black scheme
- I have a candy ti gold to install also.
Thank you for all comments, ggod and bad.

 

[vtwinvince]

You could do with a black Syncros riser.

 

[canuckinboston]

I like it. The gold/blue colour combo is killer. Nicely done bud. I would stay with a black handlebar BTW but that's just me; anything Syncros colour be damned wouldn't be bad either!

 

[Prodigal Son]

You could do with a black Syncros riser.

The easton is probably more comfortable.. and lighter.

 

[Fatboy1974]

Tyres are provisional. What would you use? Panaracer smoke classic would be ok I think. Tan wall will match well.

 

[Fatboy1974]

Here a fast assembly.
- Tyres will be replaced for a Panaracer Smoke Classic. This one touch the FD when using granny one.
- Handlebar is not the best optin but it's great for handling and wide, if I want to enjoy it on the mountain. I will have a 560mm syncros one and maybe I install it from time to time.
- Grips are Ritchey modern ones, and they work. But maybe I look for something better.
- I will replace the sSyncros for a shorter 120-130 one. I feel the bike very long for enjoying it properly on the mountain.
- I have to cut the steerer ( 225mm) a litle. I wanted to avoid, but I needed to many spacers and it looks ugly and I can ride well with 5-8mm less.

Please comments!