1998 Norco Team Issue 853 Build Thread
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90's Ninja
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Bit of a hiccup in the shifter department. My NOS bargain price XTR 10 speed shifter had an i-spec mount. Easy to find a bar clamp adapter I thought. Wrong
The pricey Wolf tooth i-spec adapters are for every other i-spec except "B" which I needed, no dice. Then I modified a replica SRAM shifter clamp but that positioned the levers way too low (strike 2). 3D printed adapters were available on ebay but they were fugly. Put out a wanted ad for a Trickstuff adapter which is super cool but very rare and expensive so doubt I'll come across those
Later found out that the M820 Shimano Saint 10 speed shifter case is identical to the M980 XTR case so I found a well used cheapo Saint shifter and swapped out the top cover and problem solved, I now have a proper clamp but what a pain in the ass finding a solution to a self made problem
Time to get her cabled up this weekend and will update with more pics
The pricey Wolf tooth i-spec adapters are for every other i-spec except "B" which I needed, no dice. Then I modified a replica SRAM shifter clamp but that positioned the levers way too low (strike 2). 3D printed adapters were available on ebay but they were fugly. Put out a wanted ad for a Trickstuff adapter which is super cool but very rare and expensive so doubt I'll come across those
Later found out that the M820 Shimano Saint 10 speed shifter case is identical to the M980 XTR case so I found a well used cheapo Saint shifter and swapped out the top cover and problem solved, I now have a proper clamp but what a pain in the ass finding a solution to a self made problem
Time to get her cabled up this weekend and will update with more pics
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90's Ninja
Retro Guru
Just put away the wrenches and calling this done. Lighting wasn't in my favor today so will have to take better pics another day
90's Ninja
Retro Guru
Thank you! I'm not one for colored tires either but this bright yellow frame with red decals was just begging for themWhat a beaut. I don't normally like coloured tyres, after being bullied for building a clown bike. But that is very aesthetically pleasing, just a gentle contrast.
Anyway, tart.
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That is very nice.
90's Ninja
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Thanks! I did not get matching rigid forks. Pretty sure all the XC Team Issues in 1998 were equiped with Bomber Z2 forks. I've only seen pictures of matched rigid forks on trials bikes. Be nice to have a set but I've never seen any for sale
Yes rare indeed! I’m thinking finding a set is a long shot! After seeing your build I’m tempted to use a Marzocchi, they look pretty sweet!
These are a 2000 model tho right? Not sure if my OCD will allow such use on a 98 build tho
They do look better than a 98 in my opinion with chrome mag arch over the slightly bulky cnc version!
These are a 2000 model tho right? Not sure if my OCD will allow such use on a 98 build tho
They do look better than a 98 in my opinion with chrome mag arch over the slightly bulky cnc version!
90's Ninja
Retro Guru
Correct you are. 2000 Atom 80. Its a retromod so wasn't looking to go catalogue and I had the fork hanging on the wall for almost 4 yearsYes rare indeed! I’m thinking finding a set is a long shot! After seeing your build I’m tempted to use a Marzocchi, they look pretty sweet!
These are a 2000 model tho right? Not sure if my OCD will allow such use on a 98 build tho
They do look better than a 98 in my opinion with chrome mag arch over the slightly bulky cnc version!
