1999 Klein Attitude upgraded for 2010 (modern content)

[the_billster]

Here is my 1999 Klein upgraded once again - for 2010 and beyond.

Managed to get hold of a Hope C2 No.1 Calliper thanks to Wayne for that, it came up lovely with a bit of elbow grease, and that started me off really - I was hooked.

This was followed by a successful bid on Ebay for a set of C2's with Pro levers and rotors - swapped the rear callipers, bled them through and fitted em - they work fantastically well - easy to maintain and solid as you like.

Accquired some Reba Team Dual Air 100mm for a very good price - may pop the 20mm spacer in to bring the travel down to 80mm to preserve more of the bikes original geometry set-up - see how it goes - they certainly feel great at the moment.

Finally got some new white decals done by Gil - to match the forks and bring it all together more.

I initially wanted a new ride but could never ever part with my Klein - after all -it's a Klein!!!! - so I upgraded it to suit - feels like the same Klein but loads better - I just love it. I will in time upgrade the cranks (Middleburn) and a couple of other bits when I save the cash, but for now I'm very happy - hope others like it too.

Fork: Reba Team Dual Air 100mm

Headset: Aheadset SE-1
Stem: FSA OS 115 Carbon
Handlebar: Bontrager RL Low Riser
Grips: Outland

Brakes: Hope C2 No3 Calliper Front No1 Calliper Rear
Brake Levers: Hope C2 Pro
Cables/housing: Generic

Cranks: Truvativ Firex Square Taper
Chainrings: Truvativ 22/32/42
Pedals: DMR V8
Rear Mech: Shimano LX

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: AlexRims Ready for Race ZX24
Hubs: Shimano M525
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution

Saddle: Spoon Charge
Seatpost: Easton EA50

Cheers

 

[Aeronaut]

Very nice!
That caliper looks right at home sitting there.. Pleased it all worked out

 

[Neil G]

That's a really nice looking bike...red and the white forks go well together

 

[jamabikes]

only the second klein on here i actually like! very nice.

i would fit wider bars if it were mine but thats just me.

 

[the_billster]

cheers guys - great to get positive comments - will post more pics soon.

 

[the_billster]

Taken last night - an after work ride around the hills.

 

[Jamis Diablo]

Nice bike
How old is that rear caliper?
I have a '98 Jamis with a Hayes caliper, 22mm mount like yours.
I don't really like those Hayes, maybe the Hope is a better idea?

 

[the_billster]

Nice bike
How old is that rear caliper?
I have a '98 Jamis with a Hayes caliper, 22mm mount like yours.
I don't really like those Hayes, maybe the Hope is a better idea?

I'm not sure exactly how old the caliper is - I bought it on here - from searching around the web tho I think they are from 1999 - 2000.

I did have a Hayes one first but thought the Hope was a much better option - I would defo recommend if you can find one.

Hope this helps.

 

[CalaisWoodBurner]

Beautifull !, it looks like a Ragley Mmmbop
http://www.singletrackworld.com/files/2 ... G_3458.JPG

 

[kimps]

great looking klein, owned a backfire before but sold it.

do you know the color name of the frame? is it a solid red color or with metallic?

thanks in advance