1999 Specialized FSR Elite *not rebuilding it.... honest...*

[mountainloz]

My new project arrived today (Thanks Khane )
a Specialized FSR, with a little mystery, it's possibly a pro, possibly an elite
i feel it's the pro due to lack of disc mount on the rear,
but the shock must have been changed at some point to the one off the elite

i was planning to powdercoat it and start from scratch.but the anodized finish on it is in near perfect condition so i would feel guilty doing this
so...
1. what colourscheme do i go for wit the components (i am wanting to go with up to date stuff rather than period components)
2. does anyone have a spare seatstay with a disc mount
3. does anyone know of a rear disc adapter which is suitable (apart from the excellent yet expensive Brake Therapy which i might end up with yet) as i hear the A2Z wont work with a slightly angled dropout

Specsheet will be filled in as build progresses

Frame: '99 Specialized FSR Pro
Frame Number: (main) 99SF001356 / (rear)99SFS01419
Weight: 2.4Kg/5lb 4.65oz (without shock)

Rear Shock: Fox Vanilla R (with frame)
Weight: 500g/1lb 1.63oz (inc. bolts and bushes)

Fork: Marzocchi MX Pro LO 120mm
Weight: 2.28Kg/5lb 0.42 oz

Headset: Hope (black)
Stem: Syncros Hinged Cattlehead 130mm (already owned)
Handlebar: Profile Ultra FR riser 650mm (40mm rise 10 deg bend) (already owned)
Grips: Ergon GP1S

Front Brake: Hope Mini, post mount
Caliper Mount: direct mount to fork
Front Rotor: Avid 165mm as it was lying around handy
Rear Brake: Hope Mono Mini with braided stainless hose swapped from my Saracen
Caliper Mount: Specialized Sharkfin Adapter
Rear Rotor: Avid 165mm as it was lying around

Shifters: Shimano XT SL-M750
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT FD-m750
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M737
Derailleur Cables: Clarkes Stainless outers from spares box
Cassette: Sram PG950 11-32
Chain:
Cranks: RACE FACE Ride XC 175mm swapped off another bike
Crank Bolts: Standard with chainset
Chainrings: Standard with chainset 22-32-44
Chainring bolts: Standard with chainset
Bottom Bracket: Hope x-type
Pedals: Wellgo brand new taken from Boardman FS Team

Hub Skewers: Front Hope black
Front Rim: Mavic F219 Disc 32h
Front Hub: Hope Bulb black
Rear Rim: Mavic X317 Disc 32h
Rear Hub: Shimano Deore FH M-525 (would like hope)
Nipples: standard DT brass
Spokes: DT Swiss Double Butted Stainless
Tyres: Continental Speed King 2.1 brand new taken off Boardman FS Team
Tubes: Generic presta tube

Saddle: Bontrager (already owned)
Seatpost: Tioga T-Bone 30.9mm
Seatpost Binder: Hope 34.9mm black bolt type

Weight:

 

[tintin40]

looks fine as is.

 

[cyfa2809]

black?
i do thinkthat this colour goes with anything though :roll:
i suggest something a bit darker
possibly primary colour (depends on availabilty, price etc. :roll: )

 

[Khane]

glad you like it Loz.
however i do believe it is the elite with the shock being stock componentry.

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... &Type=bike

i think all the frames were the same they just had different shocks and decals being the only difference in the frames.

obviously they all have better/worse components than each other though.

as for the disc mounts you do see them come up on some specialized FSRs of this age, i had one in my ebay watch list the other day i wanted it purely for the disc mount, the guy pulled the auction before the end -_-'



glad you like it

 

[mountainloz]

i think all the frames were the same they just had different shocks and decals being the only difference in the frames.

but i'm glad you like it

the elite had disc brakes as standard, the pro had Vs.
this has no disc mount.... yet
both were the same price, just different spec components and shocks
can't wait to get going on the build, been looking at forks all night on ebay etc

 

[Khane]

Ooooooooh yer didnt notice the discs lol

 

[Khane]

as for the vote.


i say keep it silver i know first hand how nice the finish is on the frame and it would be a shame to lose it under some paint.

 

[cyfa2809]

oh yeah dont paint over the original silver
i was thinking all black components
not gold though
for i am not a fan!

 

[mountainloz]

I think I've seen the light overnight and black components on original frame seem like a good idea

 

[cyfa2809]

ALL black!
would look sweet
maybe an accent colour :?
what build have you got planned?