Dean titanium 1995

[pazaudi]

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So as I said in the first post, my aim was to build the bike up with available parts in the garage and further improve it. I had a very good condition XT M739 groupset on a wall hanger which I think is a really good set that works very well so that's my basis for improvement. The below pics were after I fitted a few of the parts but yet to start connecting anything up:

 

[tintin40]

that’s looking sweet

 

[pazaudi]

I also had the coloured cables given to me by the previous owner, I had no idea how these would look on the build but I know from other builds I do like a bit of colour on these Dean's. That's a kitchen mat by the way, not some crazy 70's carpet design.

 

[pazaudi]

So to bring this upto date with where I am at the moment, I've trial fitted the coloured Shimano cables to see what it looks like. Might be a bit Marmite but personally I'm quite happy with it although I may replace the back red one for black. Opinions welcome.

 

[mk one]

Looks great, not a fan of the 739 cranks myself, personally i would go with the 737 cranks but really like the coloured cables, especially at the front.

 

[pazaudi]

Looks great, not a fan of the 739 cranks myself, personally i would go with the 737 cranks but really like the coloured cables, especially at the front.

Agreed, I'm not a fan of them either especially as the silver colour is a bit bright but that's all I had available. I'm still a way off finishing this but I have a set of Cooks to go on, just need the rings.

 

[Double-E F]

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That is coming along really nicely: what's not to love about a retro DEAN..?
Still over the moon with my 1994 too, those primary colors on yours are really inspiring
Enjoy!

 

[pazaudi]

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That is coming along really nicely: what's not to love about a retro DEAN..?
Still over the moon with my 1994 too, those primary colors on yours are really inspiring
Enjoy!

Thanks, yours is spot on. I was initially going to go with the same brakes as you and in fact I still might in the future, they really suit it.

 

[kikideparis]

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hi

interesting build !!
definitely go with the CBR !! have myself one on mine and it goes perfectly !!
and yes those tst frames are amazing

cheers

 

[pazaudi]

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hi

interesting build !!
definitely go with the CBR !! have myself one on mine and it goes perfectly !!
and yes those tst frames are amazing

cheers

Thanks, can't wait to get it finished.