'90 Yeti Ultimate - The ultimate Ultimate (Update 7/7/11)

[krispy]

Mike, I have been emailing with Christian from bullseye recently, really helpful and is sending me the new style outboard bearing BB for the cranks. Let me know if you want his email address - he has some nos parts being gradually released for sale.
I'll start my ultimate thread soon, and best of luck with your build.

 

[mfh126]

Mike, I have been emailing with Christian from bullseye recently, really helpful and is sending me the new style outboard bearing BB for the cranks. Let me know if you want his email address - he has some nos parts being gradually released for sale.
I'll start my ultimate thread soon, and best of luck with your build.

Thanks bud, I've been chatting with him for a while now. I got my hubs, external BB, and spider from him. Looking forward to seeing pics of your build!

 

[ez054098]

That looks so sweet! I can't wait to see the next round of pictures.

Does anyone know where I can source some black chainrings like the one you have? They are so hard to come by.

 

[mfh126]

Thanks Michael!

I posted a wanted ad for the black chainring and Pino hooked me up with the one pictured. I think I saw ishaw selling some a little while ago. Might be worth a shot.

 

[mfh126]

Finally finished!

Frame: 19" 1990 Yeti Ultimate U167

Fork: Answer Accutrax

Headset: Chris King 2Nut
Stem: Yeti/FTW
Handlebar: NOS Answer Hyperlite
Grips: ODI Attack

Brakes: NOS Shimano XT M732
Brake Levers: NOS Shimano XT M733

Shifters: NOS Shimano XT M732
Front Derailleur: NOS Shimano XT M735
Rear Derailleur: NOS Shimano XT M735
Cassette: 7 speed freewheel
Chain: NOS Shimano HG91
Cranks: Bullseye 2nd Gen
Bottom Bracket: New Bullseye outboard
Pedals: NOS Shimano XT M737

Hub Skewers: Ringle
Rims: NOS Mavic MA40 36 hole
Hubs: NOS Bullseye
Nipples: Sapim
Spokes: DT Swiss
Tyres: NOS Tioga Psycho

Saddle: NOS Selle Italia Turbo
Seatpost: Shimano XT M730
Seatpost Binder: Ringle

Weight: TBD

More to come...

A big thanks to Gil, FTW, ameybrook, Yetified (VRC, who suggested it's a '90, not '89), and anyone else with whom I consulted with during the build.

 

[uno-speedo]

Where the like button?

Cool build.

 

[wadsy]

Nice one Mike

 

[GT-Steve]

Absolutely drop-dead-gorgeous

Stunningly beautiful from all angles.

 

[mfh126]

Thanks fellas!

Spec sheet now posted at the bottom of page 5.

 

[mfh126]

I almost forgot to thank Michael (ez05409 for the karma XT seatpost -- it was a huge help!