97 GT Xizang

[tonedeaf101]

Finished this 18 Months ago but only just gotten round to taking some photos as have just been so busy lately. I've not even ridden it yet and tbh am in 2 minds to sell it as it is just sat in the dining room getting dusty. I just can't decide what to do as regret is a horrible thing and I doubt there are many out there in this condition :facepalm:
Frame is pretty much mint, no dings or scrapes with original undamaged decals. This was due to its previous owner having bad knees so he hardly rode it. All the parts I acquired are either NOS or mint/near mint.
Beautiful bit of kit though and am really pleased with how it came out, enjoy!

97 Xizang 18" GTX97**
GT Bologna Lite forks Resprayed
Chris King headset
Mavic X517 ceramic/XTR M950 wheel set
Panaracer Pascela
XTR M952 shifters
XTR M952 brakes
XTR M952 brake levers
XTR M952 rear mech
XTR M952 front mech
Middleburn RS3
Middleburn chain rings
SRAM PC971 chain
XT M770 cassette
Selle Italia SL seat
Kore seat post
Kore stem
Kore risers
Salsa seat post clamp
Crank Brothers Candy

 

[BentRims]

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What a Knockout!

Nice build, straight-up WHIP!

 

[d8mok]

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Awesome build. Only bit I’d change is the bars as they don’t fit width wise the era of the build.

 

[JurT]

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That is very nice!

 

[dan_bo]

Lovely bit of kit that.

 

[KeepItSteel]

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Such a sorted looking frame. Black rims set it off great, the bar/stem combo also hits my retro nerve but hey, if it’s fits better and you like it, then rock it.

Regret is a bitch. If you’re not facing bankruptcy then store it away until such time that unwrapping it gives you a thrill again.

 

[mk one]

very clean looking build. Personally i would have specced xtr cranks also but it wouldnt cause me sleepless nights as it is

Like above, hide it away to avoid temptation and get it out when you have got over the selling phase, having said that, when you do split it i would be interested in the wheelset

great bike!

mark

 

[KeepItSteel]

Are the tyres 1.5 it 1.75 (would like a pair myself..)

 

[magas]

great build, nice parts - nice and subtle detailing. Would love to see it with other, more XC-orientated tyres.

 

[tonedeaf101]

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Thanks all. Tyres are 1.5.
Will keep it till next year deffo then rethink. Knowing me it will still be unridden