1997 (retro) Fuji Nevada

The Rookie
The Rookie Posts: 27,812
edited July 2014 in Your mountain bikes
Just finished building my 1997 Nevada, all parts (nearly) are period and I've tried to keep it 'real'....
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It's the original cro-mo frame and forks
Crankset Is Shimano Exage with Biopace rings (may try rotating them one bolt so the largest diameter is in line with the latest thinking on oval rings)
Front mech is Exage, rear is XT.
Shifters are LX.
Brakes are LX. Levers and Alhonga arms, although pretty much identical to Deore.
Rear wheel is STX and Mavic rim, front is a formula hub, probably a formula rim but a previous owner sprayed it white!
Tyres are just what I had, a Panaracer XC Pro on the front and a Schwalbe Albert on the rear, the rear is wider but the Panaracer seems to offer more grip so has stayed on the front for now, will be looking for something more suitable!
The only bit I'm not happy with is the stem, I had the original Fuji which was steel and was a single bolt and in poor condition or one off a Gary Fisher that was cast iron and weighed 600g, this is a modern faceplate one meant for a Hybrid and has a bit too much rise on it, but will do for now!
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Ah LX V brakes! Still the best ;-)
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    They do indeed feel great, linearity and great stopping power even with just two fingers!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    First Servo Wave they did (well, M600), I had them on the original Zaskar. Superb.
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  • arran77
    arran77 Posts: 9,260
    Nice.

    Bush needs a trim though.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I haven't posted any pics of my Bush...... And the tree is a Norwegian Spruce.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • tarbot18
    tarbot18 Posts: 531
    That sir is a beauty.
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  • photonic69
    photonic69 Posts: 2,416
    Lovely looking bike. Well done!

    Perhaps some Panaracer Smokes and Darts ? Real authentic rubber. I hear you can still get them?


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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not sure on tyres, just looking for something 'in keeping' for now.

    I'm happy with the result for what has cost me less than £80, just needs tyres, a nicer front wheel and a stem that is more in keeping.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • gt-arrowhead
    gt-arrowhead Posts: 2,507
    Looking very nice. Looks to be in mint condition. The front end must be a bit light on there by the looks of it, id get a long flat stem with a flat bar on there ;)

    I have the same Biopace ring on my Raleigh and i havent noticed it giving me any advantage. Its quite cool though.
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Mmmm, that's not retro, that's old ;-)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Haha, should suite me then!

    GT, if I can find a 1 1/8th quill stem that is better suited I will but the stem is pretty much the same size and shape as the steel original, the frame came without bars but I like the ones on there as they are are a nice shiney retro finish.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    GT-Arrowhead wrote:

    I have the same Biopace ring on my Raleigh and I haven't noticed it giving me any advantage.

    There's a reason for this.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not least in that the Biopace have the largest diameter in the wrong place (compared to Q-rotor which has some support).
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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