Bit bored of my bikes ending up very similar

[d8mok]

Maybe build an 80's mtb / atb as something a little different

I’ve other years bikes ticked off from 93-2000 but it’s more the issue with build kits for my favourite years. No interest in bikes I didn’t crave at the time

 

[Takingabreak]

sounds tricky, sounds like you may have done 96-98 to death and have run out of options. Do you build your own wheels for your bikes? That could be a way of changing things a bit.

 

[ishaw]

I know your pain, m95x is top of the tree even when you pay more for CNC or other options, it's never as good.

I tend to add a bit of personality through other components like brakes, cranks, hubs/wheels and saddles.

That said, may I present the retromod option.

I've never been one to care much about period parts, if I like the frame I'll build it how I like it. If you are bored of m95x, why not try m970? SRAM X0? Both are evolutions of the 9 speed gearing and imho, mighty fine options. You retain the spirit of 9 speed but with modern improvements. XT and X9 are also good options, 9sp slx too a d not straying too far from the top tier. SRAM 9.0 was also good and top of the SRAM tree befor X0.

 

[d8mok]

I’m a bit guilty of needing matchy matchy parts and also period correct too.

 

[clubby]

Not judging, but do you build to ride or to collect? If it’s to ride then just give something different a go. A build isn’t set in stone, you can always change it in the future. Old frame with 1x11. Can get 1x rings for Middleburn RS7s.

 

[d8mok]

Not judging, but do you build to ride or to collect? If it’s to ride then just give something different a go. A build isn’t set in stone, you can always change it in the future. Old frame with 1x11. Can get 1x rings for Middleburn RS7s.

To collect. I ride modern.

It’s not to say they don’t get used but nothing significant

 

[Takingabreak]

How about a non boutique retro mountain bike to ride regularly in place of a modern bike?

 

[d8mok]

How about a non boutique retro mountain bike to ride regularly in place of a modern bike?

I’ve no issue riding the decent stuff apart from winter.

They aren’t ridden purely because modern stuff is just so much better in every way to ride. But I love building and looking at the 90s stuff but never grab one over a new bike for any given job

 

[greencat]

Campag was dead by '89, it just hadn't stopped moving.

Yes, never been a fan since the centaur rear mech I had spontaneously exploded into bits 20 miles from home. Some of them are probably still out there.

 

[legrandefromage]

tricycle? I was bored once, too, not for long though