90s MTB frame turned into an adventure/gravel/touring/do-it-all bike.
Frame:
Muddy Fox Pathfinder [56cm C-C, Tange MTB]
Fork/Headset:
Muddy Fox // Velo Orange
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
IRD Defiant [175mm] // Shimano BB-UN55 [118mm]
Pedals:
MVTE Reach
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano Deore XT CS-M8000 cassette [11-40] // IRD chainrings [46/30] // Shimano CN-HG601-11 chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 rear derailleur [SGS] // Shimano 105 FD-R7000 front derailleur // microSHIFT BS-M11 bar end shifters [2-/3-/11-speed Shimano MTB]
Saddle/Seatpost:
Gilles Berthoud Aspin // Kalloy Uno [ø26.4mm]
Brakes:
Shimano Deore XT BR-T780 brakes // Cane Creek Drop V brake levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ryde Andra 40 rim [26"] // Shimano 105 HB-5800 hub [32h] // DT Competition spokes // Panaracer GravelKing SK tyre [2.1"]
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ryde Andra 40 rim [26"] // Shimano 105 FH-5800 hub [32h] // DT Competition spokes // Panaracer GravelKing SK tyre [2.1"]
Accessories:
Velo Orange Campeur front rack // Ortlieb Back-Roller Classic panniers // Topeak Midloader frame bag [6L] // Carradice Bagman support // Wit Slingers saddlebag [custom] // Topeak Road Masterblaster frame pump [XL] // Garmin Edge 530 bike computer
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
Configuration changes all the time, so photos might not be accurate.
Added by Tijs. Last updated 10 months ago.
Latest 20 Comments
Nice Bike.
Is that the standard velo orange campeur front rack, or is it a bigger one?
I mean the picture where you have put your tent on your front rack.
Posted about 2 years ago
Also sorry for the late reply.
The rack in the pictures with my tent on it is actually a Pelago Commuter rack. Great little rack, but fancied my panniers a little lower to the ground for stability.
Posted 10 months ago
Are the chainstays crimped at all? Just wondering what the differences are between the two frames if any!
Posted almost 3 years ago
I don't they they are crimped. Wondered what the differences were myself too.
Posted almost 3 years ago
Amazing build!
I’m curious how the clearances are at the rear for a 2.3? I just bought a courier comp but am unsure whether a 2.3 would fit!
Posted almost 3 years ago
These tyres are not actually 2.3", although it's printed on them. They measure 53mm (2.1") on 25mm internal width rims. And that's about the biggest I would try to fit in there.
Posted almost 3 years ago
Wow this is lovely. Got one of these frames myself recently, I also owned one of these 30years ago..!
How do I work out what wheelset, and whether it could be an 10s or even 11s?
I'm hoping to build up an alternative commuter with the widest gears and largest slick tyres I can.. thanks.
Posted over 3 years ago
Thanks! And cool that you got one too.
Rear dropout spacing is 130mm I think, so just choose a wheelset with a 130mm rear hub, and you're dandy. 10 or 11 speed is up to you, it doesn't depend on the frame in that way. Good luck!
Posted over 3 years ago
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emilknaster says:
just plain radness* . one question: how are the v-brakes with the braking levers? thanks!!!
Posted over 1 year ago
Tijs says:
Sorry for the late reply. The braking is excellent, far better than cantis in my opinion.
The Cane Creek drop bar levers are V-brake specific (long pull), so they work great.
Posted 10 months ago