1997 Gt Avalanche LE

[merckx]

its going to look pretty damn good. personally...i would not bother polishing the frame. it looks pretty good already, and they look better if they are slightly dull, as opposed to mirror polish

 

[Theoldfm]

its going to look pretty damn good. personally...i would not bother polishing the frame. it looks pretty good already, and they look better if they are slightly dull, as opposed to mirror polish

+1

The original finish was called 'ball burnished' rather than mirror polished.

 

[Trousy]

finished

 

[mtbdave]

Bang tidy!
Very nice job.
Get it dirty now!

 

[Trousy]

Frame: 1997 AValanche LE

Fork: 2003 Rockshox Sid Race

Headset: Red Chris King
Stem: Ritchey Pro 100mm
Handlebar: Ritchey Pro 600mm
Grips: Red Esi


Brakes: Xtr M960 V Brakes
Brake Pads: Xtr
Brake Cables: Jagwire
Brake Levers: Xtr m950

Chain: Sram Single Speed
Cranks: Xtr M950
Crank Bolts: Xtr M950
Chainrings: Homebrewed Components 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket: Shimano 5500
Pedals: Shimano m520

Hub Skewers: Xtr M950
Rims: Mavic 717 28 hole
Hubs: Xtr M950 28 hole
Nipples: Stainless Steel
Spokes: Wheelsmith
Tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ralph
Tubes: Specialized

Saddle: Selle Italia Slr Carbon
Seatpost: Thomson Layback
Seatpost Binder: Hope

Weight 9 Kg

 

[Trousy]

I'm changing the chainset on this bike but not sure what to put on middleburn rs7 square taper or middleburn rs8 x type anyone have experience with either set?

 

[GTZaskarLE94]

Looks great - how did you go with the frame??

I'm restoring mine right now. I had the stock components, LX/XT etc, however I'm thinking of going retro mod with the wheels and groupset.