Trek OCLV Y-50 Dark Tribute Finished pg17

[yakboy]

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Looking forward to seeing how you will offset the satin and gloss black with the other components

 

[Peachy!]

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Looking forward to seeing how you will offset the satin and gloss black with the other components

Spins, porcs & XTR M953.....

 

[Retro Spud]

Re: Look what the cat dragged in................... a ‘96 Y-TREK

TBH I've never been a fan of Tri Spokes but I can see where your going with this and they will nicely tie in with the iconic frame design.

Are you not concerned its going to look like a 1990's version of a new bike .... DRAB all one colour - although technically black isn't a TRUE colour - its an absence of light

 

[yakboy]

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Love the contrast of decals on the Spins

 

[Peachy!]

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TBH I've never been a fan of Tri Spokes but I can see where your going with this and they will nicely tie in with the iconic frame design.

Are you not concerned its going to look like a 1990's version of a new bike .... DRAB all one colour - although technically black isn't a TRUE colour - its an absence of light

Hello Spud, I know what you mean about the tri-spoke Spins, but this pair came along pretty cheap and I just thought if there’s one frame they might suit………

As for Henry Fords favorite colour…. Nahhh I’m not concerned in the slightest

Love the contrast of decals on the Spins

Ta…. Yes I’m pleased so far…..

Here’s a few “dressing-up” shots from this evening, chain length not chosen, Maggies not bolted on, cables not run etc etc… uh and the eagle-eyed might notice the odd 8mm bolts holding the Swiss shock in place, I’m waiting for the correct ones to arrive any day now….

 

[Timoth27]

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That looks great with the spins. A word of caution though they look like the mk1’s which had a tendency for the hlue on the hubs to let go. Not particularly dangerous it just means you will be pedalling but not going anywhere.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Look what the cat dragged in................... a ‘96 Y-TREK

Cheers Tim, I’ll make sure I’ll inspect them regularly..

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Look what the cat dragged in................... a ‘96 Y-TREK

Cables sorted, chain fitted, indexing sorted, Mags sorted... just need the M8 bolts for the Swiss DT....

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Look what the cat dragged in................... a ‘96 Y-TREK

Ps.. for sharp eyed amongst you, yes the larger back plates for Magura brakes haven’t been fitted yet. They’re currently in an evaporust bath. I’m hoping to keep the original silver paint finish with perhaps a little touch up, just need to see how they fare in the morning before I decide wether or not to re-spray them.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Look what the cat dragged in................... a ‘96 Y-TREK

Well..she's finished.. here's the spec sheet... the Spins do weigh quite a lot, I think the without them she'd almost be a weight weenie..

1996 Trek Y-OCLV Y-50 Dark Tribute

Frame: Y-11 OCLV
Fork: Specialized FSX Carbon Titanium
Shock: DT Swiss

Headset: ETC
Stem: Easton CNT Composite
Handlebar: Easton Monkey Lite SL CNT Composite
Grips: Gripshift

Brake Levers: Magura HS11
Brake Callipers: Magura Evo2
Brake Pads: Magura
Brake Hose: Magura

Shifters: Sram 9x3sp Attack Gripshifts
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M960 (AH)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M972 (FK)
Derailleur Cables: Shimano SIS
Cassette: Shimano XTR CS-M953
Chain: Shimano CN-HG92
Cranks: Shimano XTR M-950
Chainrings: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR M-950
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT PD-M753

Rims: SPIN
Hubs: SPIN
Hub Skewers: Controltech Titanium
Tyres: Porcupine 2.1”


Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Evolution Titanium-Carbon
Seatpost: EC90 Carbon
Seatpost Binder: Kalloy

Weight:25lb 2oz