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It's a right dogs dinner but appears to work.

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1x10 NW with a right old mix of xtr, deore, LX and suntour 42t cassette.

Rear American classic (I can't find the 9mm adaptor for the front) front xm819 on Chris king.

Braking by a deore disc I swapped for a frame about 15 years ago and a similar vintage bb7 on the rear,on a rim/disc 14" inbred frame the wife didn't ride enough.

It's ace and loads lighter than I thought it would be.


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 5:37 pm
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super job!


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 5:38 pm
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Great that OP.

I knocked this one up for my lad to use for school as I didn't want him leaving his nice MTB at school. Only thing I had to buy was a shifter, so it cost me about £15!!

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Formula brakes, deore/zee gears and cranks, superstar wheels, raceface bars and chain ring. Rock Shox Toras currently at 130mm, need to reduce them really....


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 5:56 pm
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Is that an electric "woodburner"?


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 5:57 pm
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Top job, that's a proper bike.


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 5:58 pm
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Yes, it's an electric "woodburner" - the sunroom stays a decent temp except in the deep depths of winter so it gives a quick lift with the radiator, was cheap 2nd hand jobbie that looks "nicer" than a two bar fire.

This was for her to cycle to school too as well as do spins on but I think I might keep her using the old cheap Kona for school.


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 6:13 pm
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Looks brilliant fun:)


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 6:16 pm
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Superb - did similar for my youngest a few years back, using the parts bins of a lot of lovely generous folk off here.


 
Posted : 17/04/2020 6:36 pm
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Nice, older of my two is eyeing up his mum's Gary Fisher.

Problem is she doesn't have another bike yet. She fancies a hybrid so need to order her one and get it delivered and set up.


 
Posted : 18/04/2020 12:05 am
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Looks like a great ride. Like the spesh too


 
Posted : 18/04/2020 9:04 am
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Neat. Kids really appreciate getting a special bike built for them.


 
Posted : 18/04/2020 9:08 am

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