All the niches. Drop bars are dead
Frame:
Raleigh Special Products 450 mtb frame, 21", Reynolds 853
Fork/Headset:
Thorn Raven twinplate, 50mm offset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino OX601D
Pedals:
DMR V6
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
XT 9sp 11-34 cassette / 46/30 rings
Derailleurs/Shifters:
XTR M950 rear derailleur, Ultegra CX50 front derailleur / Dura Ace 9sp bar end shifters, Jtek thumbie mounts
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks Professional / RaceFace Evolve XC
Brakes:
XTR M950
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
WTB PowerBeam / XTR M950 / Compass Rat Trap Pass
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
WTB PowerBeam / XTR M950 / Compass Rat Trap Pass
Accessories:
Carradice Bagman & bags, Tubus Tara Big Apple low rider, SJS front rack, Wald 137, Gilles Berthoud 60mm 'guards (painted)
More Info:
3rd iteration, first with flat bars
Bike History
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Added by TomvanHalen. Last updated over 6 years ago.
9 Comments
Super cool build. How do you like those Rat Trap passes? Any idea how much mileage you can rack up on them?
Posted over 5 years ago
They actually lasted pretty well. I wouldn't be surprised if I put 2000 miles on them before I sold them on, and they weren't showing too much wear. But finicky in terms of pressures, but when you got it right they rode beautifully.
The bike is sadly retired now, it never really fit me properly
Posted over 5 years ago
I just read about WTB PowerBeam. those rims are awesome. what an awesome wheelset.
Posted about 6 years ago
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joeandjohnsbikes says:
What brake levers did you have there on the drop bar setup?
Posted almost 2 years ago
TomvanHalen says:
They were SRAM single speed levers
Posted almost 2 years ago