Help me build roadie mountain bike

[stackie]

I'm going to dabble in the dark side. I picked up a IF deluxe for a great price. I've got the FOX fork on the way (can't afford a cheap fork that will break after three hours sending me over the bars like the Manitou that Performance currently has on sale for 50% off).

Now I just need good looking silver bits for the build. I will likely go XT level build with V brakes. Thinking of a titanium stem. My dilemma is finding a good looking seatpost in 29.4. I wanted to go retro XTR since it looks like my fave, the Dura Ace. But, alas, not finding one in 29.4. I don't like the Thomson. Any suggestions?

Saddle suggestions? I love my Brooks Swallow, but not buying a Swallow for a MTB. Also, bike is Eric Roman Pink, so need a saddle that will coordinate. Any suggestions.

Cranks. Anything out there silver with silver rings?

Jon

[dirtdigger88]

cheap MTB grade silver post in 29.4

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kalloy-29-4-x-350-mm-Silver-Seatpost_W0QQitemZ130028666221QQihZ003QQcategoryZ5 8101QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem


jason

[stackie]

Yeah,

I'd found the Kalloy. It is silver. Somewhat generic, though. But, it may be the best option for us silver afficionados.

Thanks,

Jon

[gdw]

Get a shim so that you can use a 27.2mm seatpost and then see if you can find a silver XTR post.
http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?manufacturername=Cane%20Creek&categoryname=Seatpost_Sizers_and_Shims&selCategory=1443&selManufacturer=36
Brakes -Avid SL v's are silver and a lot lighter than XT's and work better.
Saddle -You asked for it.... http://cgi.ebay.com/Terry-PINK-Damselfly-Titanium-Ladies-Saddle-New_W0QQitemZ170077406054QQihZ007QQcategoryZ42319Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Here are a few more options:
http://cgi.ebay.com/FIZIK-ARIONE-SADDLE-TAPE-Special-PINK_W0QQitemZ170079225304QQihZ007QQcategoryZ22693 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/FIZIK-VITESSE-ATB-ROAD-Saddle-Pink-White-2007_W0QQitemZ170072945395QQihZ007QQcategoryZ22693 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

[Ken Robb]

Well Jon: you liked the comfort of my Brooks way back then so this may work for you too: try WTB saddles. They are comfy, tough, cheap.

[H1449-6]

My favorite non-Brooks saddle is an old WTB/Specialized with perforated leather cover and Ti rails from about 1993.

[gdw]

Specialized Prolong Evolution? Great saddle but hard to find.

[TimD]

What's not to like on the Thomson? Bulletproof, infinitely adjustable, and fairly priced. Silver, too...

[stackie]

GDW, I wasn't sure if a shim was going to be the best way to go. But, I really like the XTR seatpost. It's just so... gorgeous. Do most people think this is a perfectly acceptable way to go?

Thomson... it just doesn't do it for me.

The whole frame is pink. A pink saddle would just seem a bit much. Also, not pink enough for Eric Roman pink. Would a antique brown Brooks look good? Something in the cheaper end.

I have considered the Avid's for brakes. Might go this route, especially if I can just sub them into a build kit.

Jon

[gdw]

I didn't think you would be too impressed with those saddles. :D

[stackie]

Sorry,

an not a

Jon