I got a new bike from a swap with a friend. I missed my old Trek 8700, so I decided to build another retro mtb again. Hoping I don't go crazy with the parts changes on this one.
Frame:
1989 Giant Boulder ATX quad butted tubes
Fork/Headset:
Giant quad butted fork / Neco
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
IXF
Pedals:
Wellgo
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
11-36 HG-201 / 36t nw chainring / KMC X9
Derailleurs/Shifters:
XTR M951 / Deore LX 9s
Saddle/Seatpost:
Ariake Eiger / Kalloy Uno
Brakes:
Shimano STX / Moto levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Zac Rigida / XTR M900 / WTB Nano
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Zac Rigida / XTR M900 / WTB Nano
Accessories:
Countless zefal bottles, tiny rack for carrying tiny things (including my tiny giyo pump), and fenderless this time. Added a granny ring as a bail out option when the hills get too steep but so far haven't needed it yet.
More Info:
ok so the bike is actually a 17, but it feels small on me (?)
Apparently Giant retro mtbs have a shorter toptube than most of the other brands which is why it feels small. Might get an 18 if I find one for sale.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Rapid rise is actually nice (and no, I'm not hopping on a trend). Relegated to rat bike status, this is its actual final form.
Added by joeythespaz. Last updated 15 days ago.
As of 15 days ago, joeythespaz has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
4 Comments
Love the build. I didn't realize some of these old Giants were quad butted! Also, I can appreciate your gearing choice: it's almost identical to the 1x9 setup I just put on my 98 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo (11-36t x 36t).
Posted 5 months ago
Thanks, digging your Hoo Koo E Koo build as well. I also only found out about the tubing while I was conducting some research online, which actually made me appreciate the bike more.
Indeed, it is! I thought it wouldn't work with the hills around my area, but to my surprise, the ratios were just enough for me to get around.
Posted 5 months ago
Photos
FixedMaksaks says:
Hey! I'm so in love with your bike, it looks great! What height are you? I wanna build a regular boulder which is also a 17inch and I was wondering if it will fit me
Posted 5 months ago
joeythespaz says:
Thanks! I am 5'7" on a good day. I do kind of have shorter reach than most, as I think my arms are shorter than normal. I don't have any problems riding this though, its really comfy despite the toptube being short for its size.
Posted 4 months ago