Frame: 1993 Chas Roberts D.O.G.S. B.O.L.X. (18") Repaired/resprayed by Bob Jacksons. Decals from H Lloyd.
Fork: Pace RC35 AB with soft/medium bumpers
Headset: Syncros
Stem: X-Lite L168
Handlebar: Pace RC130
Grips: Ritchey Truegrips
Barends: NOS X-Lite stubbies
Brakes: NOS Shimano LX BR-M560
Brake Pads: NOS Shimano XT M737
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: NOS Shimano XT M095
Shifters: NOS Shimano XT M095
Front Derailleur: NOS Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: NOS Shimano HG
Chain: NOS Shimano Ultraglide HG90
Cranks: NOS Middleburn RS7
Crank Bolts: Middleburn
Chainrings: NOS Middleburn
Chainring bolts: Generic ally
Bottom Bracket: Race Face "Taperlock" 113mm
Pedals: NOS Shimano M737
Hub Skewers: Fred Salmon Racing
Rims: NOS Mavic M231 PSP
Hubs: Hope Ti
Nipples: Generic
Spokes: DT double butted
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke re-issue
Tubes: Yes...
Saddle: Selle Italia Flight Classic
Seatpost: X-Lite
Seatpost Binder: A bolt...
Weight: 11.5Kg / 25.3 lbs
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So - despite not getting that far with my Giant MCM DH 990 build, I find myself shelling out a load of cash in order to get hold of a boyhood unicorn.
'tis not gonna be cheap, but I promise I will do my best to do the frame justice
A teaser for those interested
Fork: Pace RC35 AB with soft/medium bumpers
Headset: Syncros
Stem: X-Lite L168
Handlebar: Pace RC130
Grips: Ritchey Truegrips
Barends: NOS X-Lite stubbies
Brakes: NOS Shimano LX BR-M560
Brake Pads: NOS Shimano XT M737
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: NOS Shimano XT M095
Shifters: NOS Shimano XT M095
Front Derailleur: NOS Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: NOS Shimano HG
Chain: NOS Shimano Ultraglide HG90
Cranks: NOS Middleburn RS7
Crank Bolts: Middleburn
Chainrings: NOS Middleburn
Chainring bolts: Generic ally
Bottom Bracket: Race Face "Taperlock" 113mm
Pedals: NOS Shimano M737
Hub Skewers: Fred Salmon Racing
Rims: NOS Mavic M231 PSP
Hubs: Hope Ti
Nipples: Generic
Spokes: DT double butted
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke re-issue
Tubes: Yes...
Saddle: Selle Italia Flight Classic
Seatpost: X-Lite
Seatpost Binder: A bolt...
Weight: 11.5Kg / 25.3 lbs
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So - despite not getting that far with my Giant MCM DH 990 build, I find myself shelling out a load of cash in order to get hold of a boyhood unicorn.
'tis not gonna be cheap, but I promise I will do my best to do the frame justice
A teaser for those interested