My (Aged) Custom Build

NorthernBob

Not recent, I might add - built in 2011 when most of the parts were vaguely current. Shows its age by modern standards, but I've no inclination to change it as I still love riding it.







Bits and bobs:
Frame: Sanderson Breath, 18"
Brakes: Hayes Stoker Gram
Forks: Manitou R7 PRO (100 mm)
Crankset: Middleburn (22/32/44)
BB: Shimano UN54 (square taper)
Front Derailleur: XTR M971
Rear Derailleur: XTR M970 (SGS 9sp, Long Cage)
Cassette: SRAM PG970
Shifters: XT SL-M770
Headset: Cane Creek S8
Stem: RaceFace Diabolus Stem (30 mm, 10° rise)
Seatpost: USE Sumo Aluminum
Wheels: Shimano XT Hubs / Mavic XM719 Rims
Saddle: Brooks B17
Pedals: Wellgo CNC Platform B38
Bars: On-One Mary
Grips: ODI Ruffian

Total: £1225 (in 2011)
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velogee

I like it, reminds me of my old 100mm HT.

NorthernBob

Thanks :-)

veronese68

NorthernBob wrote:

but I've no inclination to change it as I still love riding it.

That's the most important thing, I quite like it too.

The Rookie

Classically elegant, and if you enjoy riding it who gives a stuff about ANYTHING else!

NorthernBob

Thanks - agreed :-) Rode around the blue route at Kirroughtree last weekend with my 6 yo and some of the red route when I had some time to myself - marvellous fun. It's quite a long frame so a joy to handle. Also got in a quick ride around The Rhins during the week before including a section of the southern upland way - equally great. I'm considering trying out some Stooge Moto bars for a bit of fun, but it's so well set up for me at the mo I'm wary of changing too much.

CitizenLee

Love the whole bike, but that Middleburn crankset really is a thing of beauty!

NorthernBob

Yes, very easy on the eye! I have a new blue outer chainring too as a spare... one day!