1997 Dean Duke Ti

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As the frame was at Dean workshop, i decided to go on the disc way, rear disc tabs welded, v-brake mounts suppressed and hose guides modified

 

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During the frame's stay in Boulder, i tried to collect all the requested parts for the assembly, some coming of former builds (some a little dirty .

First, a new Cane Creek 110 headset

A Middleburn Duo (with 42/29 chainrings) crankset, with a (dirty ) Ti Stronglight bottom bracket and light Ti SPD X-Pedo pedals

 

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Some XTR 9 speeds parts, mix of M952 and M970 series

 

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Seatpost (KCNC), Aspide Ti saddle (light but not very comfortable ) and a simple KCNC seatpost collar

 

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To stop the bike (and me ), a 160mm front disc and a 140 at the rear (i would perhaps have done with 180/160 :?: )

 

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A nice pair of wheels (the only really expensive parts i bought for this build )

 

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Just missing a nice pair of forks. As the head tube is really long at 16cm, and as the height was limited (100mm travel is too much for a 1997 frame :?: ), it was a long shot to find the right pair in the 80mm travel flavor

 

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Here is it, finished, ready to ride

 

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Re:

Still here, but with some changes and new parts

 

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Love ti, looking great feller,,,