Modern build on a NOS M-Trax frame

[Captain Vimes]

Not the normal fodder on here I know, but I have just finished this 'best of old and new' build, although if I am honest it's all new, just a little retro styled.

The design is retro however, based upon Jim Clark's 1960's Lotus F1 cars.

I would also be interested in finding out a bit more about the frame. NOS, Raleigh M Trax is as far as I have got. I think it is mid 1990's and the frame number is YF00G00204 underneath bottom bracket. 7TD is also stamped there. I think it is double butted 4130 and it is quite light.

The modern running gear is a full Shimano 105 group set complemented by Shimano RS10 wheels.

It is not quite finished, but the first test ride has been done and I was very pleased with how incredibly smooth it felt.

 

[tunna_uk]

nice job, great design

 

[47p2]

Apart from the yellow tyres I like that

 

[winnifred]

Hi there, I have just bought an identical frame. I wondered if you are running a 25.8 or a 26.0mm seatpost?

 

[Captain Vimes]

Hi there, I have just bought an identical frame. I wondered if you are running a 25.8 or a 26.0mm seatpost?

I’ll check and get back to you!

 

[JoeH]

This bike looks really cool.

I think more builds should be like this, and show the beauty of an old frame, with the function of new kit (that allows one to get up a hill and stop quickly)