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This bike and ridevintagemtb's build needs no introduction.
Mike and I have been friends for a long time and went to college together in Durango via Fort Lewis back the late 90's. Those rides with Mike and the rest of our Durango crew is where my passion for cycling began. This frame hung in Stonehouse Subs where we used to stuff our faces after rides and drool over the mtb memorabilia on the walls.
I was honored when Mike offered this bike up for sale to us this summer for our museum. Since the museum is primarily composed of vintage bikes with racing history, this bike was an obvious fit. His detailed restorations raise the bar and showcase not only his extensive knowledge of mountain bike racing's history but also his extensive relationships in the industry, that without, this restoration would never have been possible.
ridevintagemtb's original build thread came be found here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... issy+giove.
I'm posting our own photos of the bike here so we can enter this bike in honor of Mike's detailed build and hard work.
I will also be posting a 10 minute interview we did with Mike about the build and the work that went into it. You can look for that video here on this thread once it finishes getting uploaded. Mike walks us through each part and the what / where / why and when.
Fork: Custom Answer Manitou "2.5." M2 lowers, M3 guts and custom work for fit
Bar: Answer Hyperlite
Bar Ends: Onza OZ-170
Stem: Custom "Team Cut" Answer ATAC
Headset: Chris King
Grips: Yeti Speed Grip
Saddle: Avocet 02 Titanium
Seatpost: Ringle Moby
Brakes: Grafton Speed Controller
Brake Levers: Shimano XT
Cranks: Grafton Joystix
Chainrings: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN71
Pedals: Shimano PD-M737
Chain: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Shifters: SRAM Grip Shift SRT600
Skewers: Ringle Cam-Twist
Hubs: Ringle Superbubba & Supereight
Rims: Specialized BX25 Rear / Campagnolo Mirox front
Tires: IRC / Yeti FRO
Mike and I have been friends for a long time and went to college together in Durango via Fort Lewis back the late 90's. Those rides with Mike and the rest of our Durango crew is where my passion for cycling began. This frame hung in Stonehouse Subs where we used to stuff our faces after rides and drool over the mtb memorabilia on the walls.
I was honored when Mike offered this bike up for sale to us this summer for our museum. Since the museum is primarily composed of vintage bikes with racing history, this bike was an obvious fit. His detailed restorations raise the bar and showcase not only his extensive knowledge of mountain bike racing's history but also his extensive relationships in the industry, that without, this restoration would never have been possible.
ridevintagemtb's original build thread came be found here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... issy+giove.
I'm posting our own photos of the bike here so we can enter this bike in honor of Mike's detailed build and hard work.
I will also be posting a 10 minute interview we did with Mike about the build and the work that went into it. You can look for that video here on this thread once it finishes getting uploaded. Mike walks us through each part and the what / where / why and when.
Fork: Custom Answer Manitou "2.5." M2 lowers, M3 guts and custom work for fit
Bar: Answer Hyperlite
Bar Ends: Onza OZ-170
Stem: Custom "Team Cut" Answer ATAC
Headset: Chris King
Grips: Yeti Speed Grip
Saddle: Avocet 02 Titanium
Seatpost: Ringle Moby
Brakes: Grafton Speed Controller
Brake Levers: Shimano XT
Cranks: Grafton Joystix
Chainrings: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN71
Pedals: Shimano PD-M737
Chain: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Shifters: SRAM Grip Shift SRT600
Skewers: Ringle Cam-Twist
Hubs: Ringle Superbubba & Supereight
Rims: Specialized BX25 Rear / Campagnolo Mirox front
Tires: IRC / Yeti FRO
