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hud 91gt · 11-10-2016, 09:19 PM

^ Nice! I'm curious, what did it cost you then if you don't mind asking?

Crazy as it sounds, I had a PM shortly after purchasing from a member on here. He's the original builder of the bike and gave me all the details! I was so thankful that he took the time to message me. Really fills in the blanks. I also feel like I got a smokin' deal. I've had it out on a couple short rides, after changing the stem to something a little longer (Also matched the fork, Easton EC90). I'm really enjoying it. The one thing I notice is the short cranks (170mm, I'm used to 175mm), and not so stiff head tube/fork. The fork is reaaallly light. Add to that, it's a 1" steerer tube and it's not the stiffest thing, but hey, if it doesn't break on me, I'm happy.

The BB on my bike is ~1993, a size obviously no longer used, and really really tiny. No adaptors are available, so I can only use square taper cranks. Very very few actually fit properly due to chain line. I can make changes, but they don't come cheap. I'm super happy with the purchase thus far though.

Having a newer frame makes sourcing parts a bit easier. Good luck!

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hud 91gt RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 8,423 Thanked 4,042 Times in 1,563 Posts Failed 35 Times in 27 Posts	^ Nice! I'm curious, what did it cost you then if you don't mind asking? Crazy as it sounds, I had a PM shortly after purchasing from a member on here. He's the original builder of the bike and gave me all the details! I was so thankful that he took the time to message me. Really fills in the blanks. I also feel like I got a smokin' deal. I've had it out on a couple short rides, after changing the stem to something a little longer (Also matched the fork, Easton EC90). I'm really enjoying it. The one thing I notice is the short cranks (170mm, I'm used to 175mm), and not so stiff head tube/fork. The fork is reaaallly light. Add to that, it's a 1" steerer tube and it's not the stiffest thing, but hey, if it doesn't break on me, I'm happy. The BB on my bike is ~1993, a size obviously no longer used, and really really tiny. No adaptors are available, so I can only use square taper cranks. Very very few actually fit properly due to chain line. I can make changes, but they don't come cheap. I'm super happy with the purchase thus far though. Having a newer frame makes sourcing parts a bit easier. Good luck! __________________ Crush - 1971 Datsun 240z - Build Thread The Daily - Rav4 V6 - “Goldilocks”