Gt i drive 6.0

Baggyman

Got this a few weeks ago to start a build project. At the present moment it is in standard spec. Already got new shimano mt15 wheelset with panaracer fire xc tyres to go it. Deore xt front & rear mech's & Rockshox recon's silver folks. Next on the shopping list is some Deore xt shifters & crank, hydraulic disc & a replacement rear shock, either fox or rockshox[img][/img]

ellsbells1973

very retro, i would consider cutting the post to line up flush with the seat tube though just to give it cleaner lines

Baggyman

Since my original posting I have stripped off all the gears and brakes from the original bike, next to come off are the forks and the crank and then the frame with be given a good clean before fitting the upgraded parts. In the meantime I have fitted the replacement new wheels. Shimano Mt 15 with panaracer fire xc tyres and a Deore 9 speed cassette. I have managed to source Deore xt rear & front mech, shifters, next up is a Deore xt m750 chainset. [img][/img]

Anonymous

Hmm, if I remember correctly, and I'm not entirely certian that I do, those things weigh as much as a small moon. Not sure it's worth the effort. Strip it down to the frame, and see what you think, before doing anything major to it.

Baggyman

Last picture of the bike

tarbot18

Ive got this bikes grandson the gt sensor and i love it one of the very few bikes not to suffer from pedal bob .
dont listen to the weight weenies this ll do you fine if you change that shock to something decent , ye they normally weigh in the low 30 s but then so do a lot of trail bikes now such as the orange 5 etc

Baggyman

I haven't taken any notice of yeehaamcgee comments. For what I am using it for the weight not a problem. If i wanted something light I would of bought another hardtrail bike. I bought it to be a project bike, to learn more about setting up / building a bike & to be something different. Not to be on the same bike as everyone else when i am out on the trails.
Thanks tarbot18 for your comments.

bennett_346

Baggyman wrote:

I haven't taken any notice of yeehaamcgee comments. For what I am using it for the weight not a problem. If i wanted something light I would have bought another hardtrailbike. I bought it to be a project bike, to learn more about setting up / building a bike & to be something different. Not to be on the same bike as everyone else when i am out on the trails.
Thanks tarbot18 for your comments.

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tarbot18

spelling police on duty again bennett ! you dont think he meant hardtail bike at all sigh .........

ps baggyman thats one of the things i like about my bike i havent seen another on the trails but i get people asking about it as a lot of people started on gt hardtails or had old i drive s in the past.

Baggyman

Sorry PC Bennett, for the spelling mistake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!