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 4 months ago.
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 4 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago