Orange E2 - long term build revisited.

[Bike Hoarder]

Going through my stuff, with a view to selling a large proportion of it, has helped me collect together parts for my next build... It's mostly parts that either are iconic (imo), had in the past, or have been with me for some time.

I have the frame and forks, frame will be under wraps until it's finished (hmmm...painted or polished? :? )

The idea is, i will add to this thread as i go.

Parts for now;

Shimano XTR M900 Rear Mech by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

USE Seatpost & Flite Titanium Saddle by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

Middleburn RS2 cranks by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

Controls by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

NOS Specialized Stout Front Hub - with wooden box! by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

XT Front Mech by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

NOS Yeti Grips by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

Deore XT Canti's NOS by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

Mavic 217 SUP Sunset by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re:

Will it be A Specialized something or other?

I you only have one xt thumb and want to sell it in order to get a pair I'd be interested

Sean

 

[Bike Hoarder]

Re: Re:

Will it be A Specialized something or other?

No, not Specialized.....

It's british and not steel!

I had a stout hub years ago, radial laced - it just takes me back.

No thumbies spare though Sean, sold a few sets a year or so ago, sorry.

 

[coomber]

Re:

I hate those grips with a passion!

British ti or alu? Guessing Raleigh torus

 

[Bike Hoarder]

Re: Re:

I hate those grips with a passion!

British ti or alu? Guessing Raleigh torus

Grips are like saddles - it's a very personal thing..... Yeti grips are my all time fave!

It's not a Raleigh, sorry...

 

[zonoskar]

Re: New Build Parts Stash

Pace? That XTR looks really battered. In fact, most parts look well used

 

[Bike Hoarder]

Re: New Build Parts Stash

Pace? That XTR looks really battered. In fact, most parts look well used

There is some Pace involved - but it ain't square!!

Rear mech is silky smooth, no pivot play whatsoever - despite it's looks. Flite is a well loved, broken in example of Ti railed beauty and the Middleburn cranks have been with me since '96 - NOS XT Canti's, NOS Specialized Stout hub, NOS Panaracer Spikes.... Doesn't matter though, because it'll get ridden, just like all mine do (when they're finished that is!! :roll: ).

 

[Bike Hoarder]

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Rainy Saturday afternoon - what to do? Build some wheels that's what!

Progress is being made on this build....

Here are the wheels;

Hope Suspension front (anodised blue!) on Mavic 217 SUP Sunset rim

Hope Suspension on Mavic 217 SUP Sunset by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

 

[Bike Hoarder]

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Tyre choice has changed - maybe... :facepalm:

Onza Rail 1.9 K (hmmm kevlar bead!)

Onza Rail (Kevlar bead...) by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr

 

[Bike Hoarder]

Re:

Rear wheel....

Rim is slightly worn, but this ain't no trailer queen.

Shimano XTR M900 rear on Mavic 217 SUP Sunset by Bike Hoarder, on Flickr