Having bought this as a Christmas present for myself from Sidewinder, I didn't expect to be selling it for some time, but not being able to resist the Mongoose for sale on the forum, needs must, and quickly.
The (17 inch - c-c is 16.5 inches, c-t 17.5 inches.) frame and forks are in showroom/immaculate condition, with a couple of tiny chips only. No chainsuck, no cable rub, absolutely immaculate. Frame is made of titanium main tubes bonded by aluminium lugs to the cro-mo rear triangle. The forks, also in immaculate condition are Reynolds-mangmoly and straight bladed, which are a descent set, much better than the standard forks that these bikes generally came with.
The bike is kitted out with:
Looking for what I paid only - £200 posted to your door.
Basically this is a whole bike that is ready to ride (once you set up the brakes and gears). I had a whole host of plans for it, but now that the Mongoose is on my radar, I won't have the time, space or money, though, for an additional fee, I have some mint XT cantis (£35) that I bought for this build that are no longer needed by me (yet).
I've added some pics to this post, but there are more to be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37025789@N06/sets/72157623371406414/
If you have any questions or want more pics, let me know.
For info on the wheels, see post:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=86693&highlight=bcx
I'd be willing to split the build if I get a buyer for the frame and wheels, as the main reason for selling is space, and I already have too many of both.
Ian
The (17 inch - c-c is 16.5 inches, c-t 17.5 inches.) frame and forks are in showroom/immaculate condition, with a couple of tiny chips only. No chainsuck, no cable rub, absolutely immaculate. Frame is made of titanium main tubes bonded by aluminium lugs to the cro-mo rear triangle. The forks, also in immaculate condition are Reynolds-mangmoly and straight bladed, which are a descent set, much better than the standard forks that these bikes generally came with.
The bike is kitted out with:
XT 7 speed STI brake/gear levers
XT (M739 I think) front mech
XT (M739 I think( rear mech
XT headset
LX (black) canti brakes with LX canti-block holders and new blocks
LX (immaculate) chainset with standard 5-arm spider (can also supply an XT chainring/spider that would be perfect for the arms for a small fee)
Weinmann BCX-1 front wheel and Weinmann BCX-2 rear wheel (Norba 93 champion version) laced to LX (I was told they were but they have no decals) Parallax hubs. Wheels could do with a trueing. Include an 8 speed casette, though bear in mind that the shifters are 7 speed (this is how the wheels came)
Panaracer Smoke and Dart tyres (tubes and rim tape included)
Syncros stem - immaculate, with a bit of an s missing on one side only
Bars are generic, with some mushroom style grips
Seatpost is a race face with an old-style SDG saddle
7 speed chain included
VP flat pedals
Looking for what I paid only - £200 posted to your door.
Basically this is a whole bike that is ready to ride (once you set up the brakes and gears). I had a whole host of plans for it, but now that the Mongoose is on my radar, I won't have the time, space or money, though, for an additional fee, I have some mint XT cantis (£35) that I bought for this build that are no longer needed by me (yet).
I've added some pics to this post, but there are more to be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37025789@N06/sets/72157623371406414/
If you have any questions or want more pics, let me know.
For info on the wheels, see post:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=86693&highlight=bcx
I'd be willing to split the build if I get a buyer for the frame and wheels, as the main reason for selling is space, and I already have too many of both.
Ian
