1997 GT Xizang Build Update 26/07/2011

[SEANSTEPHENS]

09/07/2011

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Shimano XTR M950 8 spd Cassette

 

[dmccart2]

I just found out last week that GT used to make Ti frames. Eventually, I'd like to get my hands on one.

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

they pop up on ebay once in a while, though the bidders seem to go mad for them

also i could really use a pair retro or NOS tyres if anyone has any for sale? Amberwall/tan..... michelin wildgripper, ritchey, Tioga, Panaracer dart/smoke etc

cheers

 

[Faghetaboutit]

Mmm nice wheelset

 

[dmccart2]

they pop up on ebay once in a while, though the bidders seem to go mad for them

cheers

Once I get my finances sorted I'll jump into the fray on ebay. Would love to get a retro Ti frame as Ti & steel have the longest life. Not so much for carbon & aluminium

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

they pop up on ebay once in a while, though the bidders seem to go mad for them

cheers

Once I get my finances sorted I'll jump into the fray on ebay. Would love to get a retro Ti frame as Ti & steel have the longest life. Not so much for carbon & aluminium

i know what you mean, its a tough frame but beautifully machined and the welds are all very discreet... although im forever cleaning the thing. the shiny ti surface is a nightmare with how easy it picks up fingerprints

theres 1 ti GT on ebay at the mo, a '99 lightning but its £1,682 :shock:

 

[ellist]

After polishing it put a coat of super resin polish on the top. Coats it enough to repel fingerprints

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

After polishing it put a coat of super resin polish on the top. Coats it enough to repel fingerprints

Nice one, i'll try that when its finished

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

looking for new tyres now and this build is practically finished... some amber tyres would suit nicely, looking for wildgrippers or similar

cheers, Sean

 

[jojopunx]

your hubs are titanium? I have the shirt in such colors HOPE logo, is pretty