Manitou fs 1996 Xtr m900 finished pictures on pg4

[Magpiegifts]

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Decided on these Spengle wheels. Chucked a few bits on and I like where it's going. Not sure about the saddle though.

That looks wicked! Just such a retro and classy expensive look to it
I’ve never considered Mag wheels before

I used to see these Spengle carbon wheels on expensive bikes back in the 90's and yearned for a pair, but of course they were way out of my price range back then. So when I seen some come up for sale in the summer I jumped on them. Wasn't sure when I'd get to use them, but I think they look the part on this Manitou frame. Not everyone's cup of tea I realize that.

 

[Magpiegifts]

You have some nice parts collected there

Thanks John.

Some I had already, few I bought recently like the NOS tech lite levers and proshift vbrakes

 

[vtwinvince]

Never been a fan of vintage FS setups, but this thing looks very cool. Also like the wheel choice, keep up the good work.

 

[Magpiegifts]

Never been a fan of vintage FS setups, but this thing looks very cool. Also like the wheel choice, keep up the good work.

 

[Magpiegifts]

As I know it's not for everyone, especially the wheels, It would be good to hear some alternative opinions and suggestions for improvement.

I will be swapping some bits for others , maybe change the grips and saddle.

 

[ibbz]

I think the headset colour clashes
You could try either same colour as the frame of the peach colour of the cranks and skewers -

Also for that ice cold metallic look have you tried ODI Assault clear grips?

 

[Magpiegifts]

Thanks Ibbz, I was looking at ODI clear grips they are good and look the part. My Salsa skewers are red and the kooka cranks were originally much darker , but the anodising has faded alot over time. Have been considering getting them reanodised.
I am also waiting on a red ringle Moby seat clamp from Germany, just hope it managed to get across the border before the changes. I've already had a few refunds from European sellers due to this.
Looking for a red headset just not much around in 1.25" threaded. I've used the purple one just so I could start the build really.

 

[Magpiegifts]

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Went with these Proshift v's & Tech Lite levers

 

[Magpiegifts]

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Kooka cranks ,SRP bolts

The anodising has faded alot over time. Considering getting them reanodised.^

 

[freddok]

Hope I'm not too much off topic but logically, at least that's what I understood, with the 12/24 UE/UK deal there's no custom charges...