Project GT LTS 1000DS - FINISHED

[jetstream]

Way back in January, I picked up an LTS1000 frame & most of the groupset off Gumtree for 80 quid. The frame was encrusted with muck, mould and god knows what. It was a lurvely shade of orange and the decals had started to flake off. However, the paintwork was in pretty good nick, but the plan had always been to have the frame polished, so out came the Nitromors and Autosol - great way to spend a few nights!

The build progressed in fits and starts,depending on funds and time; however, I lost my camera so there were no build photos. :evil:

Eventually, the build was finished (thanks to Gil_M for the decals) and it rides like a dream. I'm sure most of my time will now be spent cleaning the bike - it doesn't half show the muck! Specs of the build is given below:


Frame: GT LTS 1000DS

Fork: Rock Shox Judy XL
Rear Suspension: Rock Shox Super Deluxe & BETD replacement bearings
Headset: Syncros Hardcore
Stem: Kore Lite 3
Handlebar: Kore Lite Riser

Brakes: Shimano XT BR-M739 front & rear
Brake Levers & Shifters: Shimano XT ST-M739

Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR FD-M950
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR RD-M951GS
Cassette: Shimano XT CS-M737
Chain: Shimano CN-IG90
Cranks: Shimano XT FC-M739
Crank Bolts: Middleburn
Chainrings: Middleburn Slickshift
Chainring bolts: Middleburn blue anodised
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN72
Pedals: Shimano PD-M545

Hub Skewers: Hope
Rims: Mavic 217
Hubs: Shimano Deore
Tyres: Tioga Factory DH

Saddle: SDG Ventura Comp
Seatpost: GT Racing

 

[chriscl]

Lovely looking bike, that is.

Must take some cleaning to keep it that shiny!

 

[Pist0la]

yeah , really nice looking bike...

i love anything shiny...

 

[jetstream]

Thanks for the comments guys

Must take some cleaning to keep it that shiny!

I'd just given it a good polish and degrease before I put the decals on. I doubt if I will keep it looking this good - my thoughts were that it was built to ride, not to polish

 

[BobCatMax]

Very tidy jetstream

 

[lewis1641]

oof thats nice

 

[juwel-180]

that realy is a work of art :shock:

 

[mikee]

WOW :shock:

thats nice

 

[getin]

Nice bike and well built up. Let's see some ride pictures ASAP.

 

[TheBowelsOfLove]

Autosol for the win! lol

Nice bike. Always like polished GTs.