1997 GT Lightning

[Twozaskars]

I have, very impressive

 

[Twozaskars]

Didn't get much done yesterday despite being off work. I did finally dig these extremely rare brakes out of their box though and clean them ready.

 

[Twozaskars]

Beginning to look like a bike now. Odd as it may seem, I wanted to use the 8speed XTR stuff I thought I had, but it's all actually 9. I don't have a front mech this size either in m95* so had to settle for a slightly newer M960.
And anyone that knows these bikes knows you need a 27.4mm seat post - which I don't have. The humble old can is doing the job for now and it's a perfect fit.

 

[d8mok]

Lightning Seatposts have given me so much grief.

27.4 in Thomson - too big
27.2 in Thomson - too small
27.2 Syncros - too small
27.4 kalloy - too small

And back to the standard post which fits perfectly. It actually measures 27.35

 

[Twozaskars]

Is this with the alloy sleeve people talk of? Mine is thicker tube from the top to about 4" down, then thinner, but not obvious of there being a difference in material.

 

[d8mok]

I've had a couple with the sleeve and a couple without. All have needed a 27.4 post.

 

[d8mok]

I've had 2 x1997 and 2 x1998 now .

I think the 97 ones had the shim and the 98 didn't.

 

[polsonm87]

Looks great!

 

[shepp]

Lovely frame and new kit…struggle with the decals, look like they are trying too hard….or something like that?!

 

[Twozaskars]

So I've been busy over the last few weeks, holiday, work etc.
Not a lot of progress but have changed the forks for these rather nice SID's. They have raised the front end a bit more than it should be but a ride up and down the street feels ok.

The wheels were bugging me and the rims are worn anyway - it's all wrong:


Much better.


Next up is to sort the shifting, I'm not sure the chainrings are that well suited to 9 speed.
Oh and rebuild the rear wheel.