Captain Stupido
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Not so much a build thread as a "built" thread - this has taken longer than I'd planned due to the usual issues that old parts can throw up, all too boring to document, although I did post a couple of times with issues/questions - so thanks to all who helped!
Frame is ex-Racingsnake, ex-Spibblo and was bought off here in autumn. This is my second '98 Clocky, the first is at the link below. The grey one is really the bike that got me into MTB riding proper - I loved riding it so much that I had to stop myself from making "upgrades" and leave it exactly as it was. Well, it's had a new chain.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=359549&hilit=c16r+1992
Ignore what's written in the thread - I'm now fairly convinced that it's not a '97 C16R but a 1998 Clockwork. Anyway... rather than risk ruining my first one I did the only sensible thing and built another.
Frame: 1998 Orange Clockwork
Fork: Pace RC36
Headset: FSA Orbit X
Stem: No name steel
Handlebar: RSP Titanium
Grips: etc.
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT M739
Brake Pads: Ritchey (blue)
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial 5
Shifters: Gripshift SRT-600
Front Derailleur: Shimano ST-X
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M739
Cassette: Shimano Acera CS-HG41
Chain: KMC X-8
Cranks: Deore LX M567 175mm
Crank Bolts: Generic stainless allen key
Chainrings: Real Designs 48T, Stronglight 38T, Shimano 28T (alloy)
Chainring bolts: Lite Pro
Bottom Bracket: Sunrace 78x113mm
Pedals: DMR Bikes V8
Rims: Alexrims ACE 18
Hubs: Novatec A141SB / A162SB
Tyres: Panaracer Fire XC Pro / Specialized Fast Trak LK
Tubes: Vittoria Ultralite
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite TI
Seatpost: Orange
Seatpost Binder: Orange
Weight: ?
So far I'm really pleased with how it's come out, having taken it on one almighty shakedown "exercise" ride over varied, hilly terrain, green lanes, rutted woodland paths, fords etc. It performed brilliantly! A couple of minor issues to sort, mainly chainline related I think, may well post on them in due course when I get round to fiddling with it.
Generally I'm pretty happy with the spec it's ended up in and I've got no plans to make major changes. It's remarkably different in feel to the grey/silver one - much more solid feeling if a little less lively. I'm putting this mainly down to the wider tyres and stiffer stem/bar setup, but also the riding position is different, stem is slightly longer etc... It's amazing how different two very similar bikes can feel.
Will add some more pics when the sun shines - but as you can see the bike is muddy already :mrgreen:
Frame is ex-Racingsnake, ex-Spibblo and was bought off here in autumn. This is my second '98 Clocky, the first is at the link below. The grey one is really the bike that got me into MTB riding proper - I loved riding it so much that I had to stop myself from making "upgrades" and leave it exactly as it was. Well, it's had a new chain.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=359549&hilit=c16r+1992
Ignore what's written in the thread - I'm now fairly convinced that it's not a '97 C16R but a 1998 Clockwork. Anyway... rather than risk ruining my first one I did the only sensible thing and built another.
Frame: 1998 Orange Clockwork
Fork: Pace RC36
Headset: FSA Orbit X
Stem: No name steel
Handlebar: RSP Titanium
Grips: etc.
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT M739
Brake Pads: Ritchey (blue)
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial 5
Shifters: Gripshift SRT-600
Front Derailleur: Shimano ST-X
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M739
Cassette: Shimano Acera CS-HG41
Chain: KMC X-8
Cranks: Deore LX M567 175mm
Crank Bolts: Generic stainless allen key
Chainrings: Real Designs 48T, Stronglight 38T, Shimano 28T (alloy)
Chainring bolts: Lite Pro
Bottom Bracket: Sunrace 78x113mm
Pedals: DMR Bikes V8
Rims: Alexrims ACE 18
Hubs: Novatec A141SB / A162SB
Tyres: Panaracer Fire XC Pro / Specialized Fast Trak LK
Tubes: Vittoria Ultralite
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite TI
Seatpost: Orange
Seatpost Binder: Orange
Weight: ?
So far I'm really pleased with how it's come out, having taken it on one almighty shakedown "exercise" ride over varied, hilly terrain, green lanes, rutted woodland paths, fords etc. It performed brilliantly! A couple of minor issues to sort, mainly chainline related I think, may well post on them in due course when I get round to fiddling with it.
Generally I'm pretty happy with the spec it's ended up in and I've got no plans to make major changes. It's remarkably different in feel to the grey/silver one - much more solid feeling if a little less lively. I'm putting this mainly down to the wider tyres and stiffer stem/bar setup, but also the riding position is different, stem is slightly longer etc... It's amazing how different two very similar bikes can feel.
Will add some more pics when the sun shines - but as you can see the bike is muddy already :mrgreen: