Post by iggy on Mar 28, 2012 10:26:58 GMT
I’ve been ordered to have a big clearout before I’m allowed to start another bike build project 
So it is with great regret that I’ve decided to get rid of this little beauty my Rock Lobster Expert that I’ve had since purchasing new from Merlin in 1994 for just short of £1k and raced it in the British Champs XC & DH (won by the late great Jason McRoy RIP) It also escorted me along the Nile and Sahara for 8 days through Egypt for Mencap in 1996.
I’ve only been holding onto it for sentimental reasons but need the space now.
In it’s day it was a great lightweight racing machine, however on taking it around Degla last summer made me realise how brilliant modern MTB’s are, as my little beauty has become an old dog!
Basically it would make a great ‘get to work/pub bike’
The frame is in decent condition for an 18yo. Size 16” Alu Kenesis tubing
Forks are the lightest Rock Shox ever made, Indy SL’s with titanium bits (somewhere!) only 2.2lb which also makes them the flexy-est fork they ever made. Supposedly 100mm of elastomer travel in reality your lucky to get 50mm if warm or 30mm if its cold outside ;D
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Now the best thing on it are the wheels. Handbuilt by Merlin using LX hubs and Ritchey Pro rims, the front wheel has been laced in a snowflake pattern and has never needed truing, very strong but light. Obviously the brakes are crap as they are rim V brakes coupled with a flexy fork,
on the plus side the crapness makes you a react better downhill!
Gears are 3 x 8 speed but to be honest the front shifter is worn so it has been locked in the middle ring. All bits are Shimano STXrc. Stem Bars saddle are all Ritchey.
No pedals, but I could find a pair of SPD's somewhere, haven't got any flats sorry.
edit: oh btw, tyres are Panaracer Fire XC front & WTB Exiwolf DNA triple compound rear, both with loads of tread.
I realise it’s not worth much but would be looking for @ £120
Camping trailer £70
Erde 102 drop down rear flap, 3ft x 4ft, complete with original cover (worth £30 alone) only used for camping for 5 or 6 trips, tyres still like new.
MTB 26” road slicks – Conti SportContact 26 x 1.6”, less than 10 rides max - £15 pair
So it is with great regret that I’ve decided to get rid of this little beauty my Rock Lobster Expert that I’ve had since purchasing new from Merlin in 1994 for just short of £1k and raced it in the British Champs XC & DH (won by the late great Jason McRoy RIP) It also escorted me along the Nile and Sahara for 8 days through Egypt for Mencap in 1996.
I’ve only been holding onto it for sentimental reasons but need the space now.
In it’s day it was a great lightweight racing machine, however on taking it around Degla last summer made me realise how brilliant modern MTB’s are, as my little beauty has become an old dog!
Basically it would make a great ‘get to work/pub bike’
The frame is in decent condition for an 18yo. Size 16” Alu Kenesis tubing
Forks are the lightest Rock Shox ever made, Indy SL’s with titanium bits (somewhere!) only 2.2lb which also makes them the flexy-est fork they ever made. Supposedly 100mm of elastomer travel in reality your lucky to get 50mm if warm or 30mm if its cold outside ;D
.
Now the best thing on it are the wheels. Handbuilt by Merlin using LX hubs and Ritchey Pro rims, the front wheel has been laced in a snowflake pattern and has never needed truing, very strong but light. Obviously the brakes are crap as they are rim V brakes coupled with a flexy fork,
on the plus side the crapness makes you a react better downhill!
Gears are 3 x 8 speed but to be honest the front shifter is worn so it has been locked in the middle ring. All bits are Shimano STXrc. Stem Bars saddle are all Ritchey.
No pedals, but I could find a pair of SPD's somewhere, haven't got any flats sorry.
edit: oh btw, tyres are Panaracer Fire XC front & WTB Exiwolf DNA triple compound rear, both with loads of tread.
I realise it’s not worth much but would be looking for @ £120
Camping trailer £70
Erde 102 drop down rear flap, 3ft x 4ft, complete with original cover (worth £30 alone) only used for camping for 5 or 6 trips, tyres still like new.
MTB 26” road slicks – Conti SportContact 26 x 1.6”, less than 10 rides max - £15 pair
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