BoTM Bike of The Month December 2024, now taking entries

[PhillB]

After such beautiful bikes, only an idiot would enter a GT Timberline.

So here I am

PhillB's re-imagined 1989 GT Timberline - apart from full repaint and restoration it is loaded with as many XT and GT bits as I could get my hands on. It also is so heavy, NASA have asked if they can use it for the Artemis Moon Mission.

Why??? I am a sucker for a chain stay U-brake... and I had a lot of fun with this build.

Restoration Thread


That 'just built' look.


'Feeling cute - might delete later'

 

[Phil2B]

Joe Breeze #1 Replica

 

[Phil2B]

Is this ok for compeeting on BotM / december 24?

 

[al-onestare]

Is this ok for compeeting on BotM / december 24?

If only the rules were on page 1

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/wiki/BoTM_Rules

Hmmm...#17?

 

[PhillB]

Is this ok for compeeting on BotM / december 24?

Yes, it's an 'Open Month" so anything goes (before 1998 ... Especially awesome Breezer repo's

Disclaimer: I'm not a Mod and my opinion means nowt ;-)

 

[Phil2B]

If only the rules were on page 1

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/wiki/BoTM_Rules

Hmmm...#17?

Thanks. Yes, I don't know how to think about rule 17 & my frame. All the components are vintage (still looking for a regina oro or a Shimano 600 chain for a decent price) BUT the JBX1 is a unique model, now in Smithonian museum....So, the 2 ways to compete there were : 1) Go in America & steal it 2) Make a new one following Joe Breeze plans....

 

[narcotitlan]

Joe Breeze #1 ReplicaView attachment 910841View attachment 910845

Amazing! Be great if you could post a link to the build!

 

[KayOs]

After such beautiful bikes, only an idiot would enter a GT Timberline.

So here I am

PhillB's re-imagined 1989 GT Timberline - apart from full repaint and restoration it is loaded with as many XT and GT bits as I could get my hands on. It also is so heavy, NASA have asked if they can use it for the Artemis Moon Mission.

Why??? I am a sucker for a chain stay U-brake... and I had a lot of fun with this build.

Restoration Thread

View attachment 910825
That 'just built' look.

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'Feeling cute - might delete later'

Please don't delete, it's a beautiful build!

 

[jimi911]

The repro bike should be migrated over to the 98+ BoTM if we’re going by past precedent. Cool bike … I’m sure lots of effort went into it, but repros don’t belong in this.

 

[Phil2B]

The repro bike should be migrated over to the 98+ BoTM if we’re going by past precedent. Cool bike … I’m sure lots of effort went into it, but repros don’t belong in this.

Ok; thanks. I think I've proposed it here because somebody told me it was the right place. Do you think I can keep my "votes"/reaction if I post on the other group. it's quite late to change....