hey gang
sorry ive not updated this thread since i started my quest, but here's a bit of an update for you. sorry for the long post!
ive just finished fettling and been for a quick wizz round the ghetto block on her! (avoiding air-pistol toting children!)
COR BLIMEY.
Grobbebol - thanks so much for recommending the Belgom - that stuff is amazing. i was a little dubious about the pic of the exhaust, but having used it its incredible stuff! the frame is like a mirror and im working my way through all the silver bits.
also thanks to jez, chris and scant for helping out with shiny bits!!
ive not quite finished the build yet, im still hunting for a few remaining bits, but here's the spec so far. ill post some pics tomorrow once it gets light again...
BC
Build so far:
Frame: 96(?) GT Xizang, bare ti
Fork: Pace RC31 Carbon
Headset: King Turquoise
BB: ahem.... UN53 (just for the time being!!) looking for a syncros etc in 73x122.5
Crank: Topline, Silver, Salsa Ring, silver Primo race pedals
Derailleurs: N/A
Wheels: Silver Hope Ti-Glide (ticka ticka!!) / Fatso with Sunset Rims, blue hope skewers (would like some silver ones - ringle etc)
Freewheel: Shimano BMX Sprocket (soon to be replaced by king cog)
Brakes: XTR V
Levers: XTR V
Stem: Pace
Bars: Black Control Tech (looking for suitable replacement)
Post: Syncros Polished
Saddle: Flite
Weight: ????????