Mid life crisis MTB’s - Raleigh 531 / Dale M400 / Giant Escaper

Thanks bud.

Looking good, those seats always scared me, although I am sure they are 100% sound.

love it. is the basket ziptied on or...?

Zipties

Know what you mean. This one has some chunky stays though.

No need to worry, that Yepp bracket is very stiff and the connection sound. Bobike carries a similar bracket but that definitely is way too springy.

#monstour is coming

Plan for updates,

Nitto 135s
Trp levers
Bar ends
Conti sports contact tyres

+1 for #monstour mode. Which bar end shifters are you thinking? I’m a sucker for Dia Compes myself. I’m looking forward to this.

7 speed group so have got a set of Shimano 8spd from bike workshop

#monstour complete, it's a bit long perhaps, but we'll see.

Also need to fettle with mudguards after going down in tyre size

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As always couldn’t resist an upgrade.

M737 Deore XT cranks with 46/36/26 rings
M739 Deore XT mechs
Mavic D521s laced to Hope front and M737 XT rear hubs
M735 Deore XT pedals

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This machine is so cool. :)

Uh oh.

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parts arriving, build soon.
Nitto stem and a USE Ti seatpost, because why not?

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So fun times, the USE post is too small (misread the advert) and the BB is so stuck in it did this when @bonor tried to get it out.

Off to Argos with it.

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Argos are legends, got it out and re chased the threads, which is nice as I’ve found a NOS UN71 bottom bracket.

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That's nice! Wassup with the rear dropout?

Just missing the mech hanger I think

Yup, built pics soonest.

Went together pretty smoothly once Argos got the BB out.

Also picked up some old M750 hubs on rigida rims .

Still needs a rack and guards.

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Saddle angle is a bit off.....

Suuuuper lovely! Bet it rides smooth as silk too.

It really does, 26x1.95 is so plush

Just finished it aaannnnndddd it’s been stolen