new baby 1997 yeti lawwill 4

[healthclinic11]

well this came to my hands on Thursday and to be honest I wasn't sure I had don't the right thing :? never had a yeti but so glad I did don't know if its just me but in a strange way the bike just feels safe ?

really dirty and hard to see how good or not good she would clean up so I spent 2 days striping/cleaning/tcutting/polishing and rebuilding her and I have to say I was really happy at the outcome

got a few plans for her get a rear rim to match front .new bars stem and seat.also looking to get rid of the tyres for some panaracer fire ones with the red rim so trade possible

any way take a look guys see what ya think and any input would be great

 

[Buzzsaw]

Impressive! If that was covered in muck you did a pretty smick clean up job. Doesn't look like it's had much use. Nice purchase.

 

[healthclinic11]

Impressive! If that was covered in muck you did a pretty smick clean up job. Doesn't look like it's had much use. Nice purchase.

I think the lack of cleaning and built up dirt and oil had preserved it. from a distance it looked ok b4 on the main tubes etc but chain cassette and all the nooks and crannies were just oily grime ohh the wonder of tcut

 

[Maxipedia]

Oh, this made my day! It might need some matching parts, but it's a stunner otherwise! Good luck!

Mx

 

[Golite4]

Well done, She is a beauty! I agree with healthclinic11, when I find old rides covered in oil and grease and dirt, they shine up real nice.

 

[yanee71]

is a beauty in good shape !!

need a correct fork and other components to match end of 90s and will be perfect

 

[healthclinic11]

cheers for the comments guys will be doing a few bits over the next week or 2 will update as I do

 

[Maxipedia]

I know from experience that sometimes it's more important to put the damn thing together. Parts will come, no worries! I like this bike because it's such an underdog, even though it's a Yeti. I remember that back then people complained that the Troy Lee graphics are not right for a Yeti and that Schwinn ruined the company and I also assume that this bike is actually rarer than the 6 inch version. My guess is that if you wanted a gravity Yeti back then, you'd go for the top shelf bike with all the options. But its what makes it so cool.

If I was you, I'd look for a first generation Boxxer, a matching XTR rear deraileur, a Big Un front hub, a matching rear wheel with a HED rim, a Yeti/Bontrager saddle, Yeti grips, a King or Ringle Slamma Jamma headset, Michelin tires and identical brakes. Just my two cents.

Still, it's my favourite bike from around here since a while now...

Enjoy it!
Mx

 

[healthclinic11]

I know from experience that sometimes it's more important to put the damn thing together. Parts will come, no worries! I like this bike because it's such an underdog, even though it's a Yeti. I remember that back then people complained that the Troy Lee graphics are not right for a Yeti and that Schwinn ruined the company and I also assume that this bike is actually rarer than the 6 inch version. My guess is that if you wanted a gravity Yeti back then, you'd go for the top shelf bike with all the options. But its what makes it so cool.

If I was you, I'd look for a first generation Boxxer, a matching XTR rear deraileur, a Big Un front hub, a matching rear wheel with a HED rim, a Yeti/Bontrager saddle, Yeti grips, a King or Ringle Slamma Jamma headset, Michelin tires and identical brakes. Just my two cents.

Still, it's my favourite bike from around here since a while now...

Enjoy it!
Mx

im loving your 2 cents mate but at the minute I aint got that lol ive got a rear rim lined up funds allowing. the retro boxxers are so dear I may never get them so might have to stick with these but might repaint to look older all the little parts king headset/xtr mech will like you say come in time.first on the list is new bars as I cant stant faded anno lol

 

[merckx]

great bikes these things. a friend owned a straight 6 bitd that i had some time aboard. iknow what you mean about the ride feel being safe. they are so sturdy and strong feeling, with a lovely predictable shock curve. they are very confidence inspiring to ride