Glossy black YO Eddy

nader · June 15th, 2012, 2:17 PM

Sometimes miracles still do happen!! ..I've found it

..enjoy football tonight

Zamfir · June 15th, 2012, 2:41 PM

2 huge thumbs up!

nader · June 16th, 2012, 8:38 AM

Thank you!

This is my new beauty

a saratoga yo eddy in M/L with original fork

looking for a salsa ahead stem (120-130 length)

colker · June 16th, 2012, 11:53 AM

awesome.. my size and favourite color. How did you find it? ( a silver ringle would look good there)

nader · June 16th, 2012, 1:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colker

..How did you find it? ..

well I would say by fate!

I was two weeks ago work-related in Switzerland. A colleague came one morning with this bike to work, he had no idea of FAT Chance and complained about the bike and said it was for him a lot of sports and uncomfortable and he would need some suspension.
Well what should I say, the opportunity was unique, so I have made him a proposal that he couldn't refuse

I let the bike build apart in a shop in Zürich and took home only the frameset. It's in top condition.

..but there is something special in this YO eddy, you see that?

colker · June 16th, 2012, 1:44 PM

yes.. definitely something special.

Syborg · June 17th, 2012, 1:18 PM

Hi Nader,
congratulations to this stroke of luck. Look here my Yo Eddy in glossy black. Back then with a massive Syncros stem. Meanwhile, I have replaced the Shimano crank for a Syncros crank. The Syncros stem was replaced by a black salsa. I'm curious about your built. The Crank Bros cranks looks ever promising

best regards

Helmut

nader · June 17th, 2012, 2:20 PM

Helmut, ich grüße dich aus dem Norden ...and of course I know your beautiful black Yo Eddy.
I would build mine with silver & black parts of Shimano only as hubs could I imagine the big white Industries Phantoms

..but right now I am looking for a matching stem.

jonsonneborn · June 20th, 2012, 7:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nader

..but there is something special in this YO eddy, you see that?

...would that be the Cooks Bros Cranks?

The bike is geourgeous! It must be about a '97? I have a glossy black '98 M/L that is my everyday rider; the only difference is mine is much more beat up but has the rear brake running down the non-drive side and no brake bridge (set up for V-brakes).

nader · June 21st, 2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonsonneborn

...would that be the Cooks Bros Cranks?
..

no, not the Cook Bros! the special something is just the fork, it's a big one inch.
I always thought the YO fork would be nicer but the BOI is really even more beautiful

SN= YO ML 069 ...the last owner had bought it 96 (so he told me

)

nader · June 24th, 2012, 9:45 AM

a small update

..not a pretty seatpost but the end justifies the means

colker · June 24th, 2012, 11:29 AM

BOI has smaller diameter legs and it's taller. Your Yo is corrected for 2in susp mag 21 and manitous. Both BOI and Yo have a different rake than the usual unicrown 26in mtb fork.

nader · June 24th, 2012, 1:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colker

BOI has smaller diameter legs and it's taller...

exactly and thus the whole bike looks a lot filigree ...I like it

Fiandaca · June 26th, 2012, 1:00 AM

This is turning out QUITE nice, I love the looks of this build. So lucky to stumble across that black Yo in such pristine condition. Keep the progress photos coming...

nader · July 16th, 2012, 12:10 PM

The best days of the year are over

, now I am happy just about build of my glossy ..I will continue with black and silver..

..some parts I've found

Salsa

and the best of Ritchey

..and the best of shimano

the Ritchey levers with the XT-735 thumbies will make the cockpit

the right front derailleur and cantis are coming

colker · July 16th, 2012, 1:31 PM

Correct vintage would be xt 737 ... but i like myself your derr. better.
otoh i don't get ultra low bars on Fats. I just find i can throw them around better when i raise my 10º stems.

nader · July 16th, 2012, 2:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colker

Correct vintage would be xt 737 ...

You're right, but xt 737 on a yo eddy isn't my cup of tea.

colker · July 16th, 2012, 2:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nader

You're right, but xt 737 on a yo eddy isn't my cup of tea.

m900. and you know it.

edit: mavic is the nec plus ultra.

tvcreative · July 16th, 2012, 9:07 PM

nice frame and fork...not so in love with your part choices -- but it's not mine, and my opinion really doesn't matter.

I bet you it will ride stellar either way

Its so tough to put cool parts on a mid to late 90s bike

there's always a temptation to put old shimano stuff on...(mainly because it works and is affordable, and easy to get)

I think the bike would look nice with silver RINGLE STUFF (stem, seatpost, hubs, QR's,) and Grafton crank with Speed controller brakes, maybe some paul brakes

The White industry hubs are too cool too.

I think you should sell that kick a$$ early 90s crank to me...nudge nudge wink wink

colker · July 16th, 2012, 9:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvcreative

nice frame and fork...not so in love with your part choices -- but it's not mine, and my opinion really doesn't matter.

I bet you it will ride stellar either way

Its so tough to put cool parts on a mid to late 90s bike

there's always a temptation to put old shimano stuff on...(mainly because it works and is affordable, and easy to get)

I think the bike would look nice with silver RINGLE STUFF (stem, seatpost, hubs, QR's,) and Grafton crank with Speed controller brakes, maybe some paul brakes

The White industry hubs are too cool too.

a mavic mtn rear derrailleur would be nice.

tvcreative · July 16th, 2012, 9:27 PM

It's one of those bikes, I would consider going "all in" to find some interesting parts.

Mavic stuff tasty too

TeddVanB · July 16th, 2012, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nader

the right front derailleur and cantis are coming

I think I have the matching XT front dérailleur (NOS) if you're still looking. PM me if you need. Lovely, lovely build you've got going.

nader · July 17th, 2012, 3:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvcreative

..

I think the bike would look nice with silver RINGLE STUFF (stem, seatpost, hubs, QR's,) and Grafton crank with Speed controller brakes, maybe some paul brakes

The White industry hubs are too cool too.

..

I want to build it simple and plain.

The XT 735 stuff fit almost any bike if you don't pay attention to vintage. The White industry hubs with silver ti-ringle QR's would be a very good alternative,
if I could find them and above all must be payable, otherwise first XT hubs are used.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeddVanB

I think I have the matching XT front dérailleur (NOS) if you're still looking..

Thanks mate but I have found a NOS front derailleur (only the seller needs a lot of time to send it)

tvcreative · July 17th, 2012, 8:05 AM

I like your thinking

its a beautiful bike...have fun with it

nader · July 21st, 2012, 3:53 PM

my XT-735 parts are now complete.

I think the combination of thumbies and Ritchey levers looks good on a silver Tioga bar (without a label)

Now I'm just waiting on a silver headset ..then I can try it.

nader · July 23rd, 2012, 11:46 AM

Today, with salsa stem and tomorrow with silver headset

The cockpit looks great ..I really like it

colker · July 23rd, 2012, 11:59 AM

bad.ass.bike. (i would go w/a Ti handlebar. it would look good and work even better. a Merlin Ti handlebar)
really.. best Yo eddy i have ever seen. The salsa stem nailed the build...

PS: black slr plus xt brake levers would kill it. look better and give better power than Ritchey.

nader · July 23rd, 2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colker

bad.ass.bike. (i would go w/a Ti handlebar. it would look good and work even better. a Merlin Ti handlebar)
..

Ti bar wouldn't fit at all. You can't believe it, I sanded and polished a brand new tioga bar so that the color matches with the thumbies and levers!

nader · July 24th, 2012, 3:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nader

.. tomorrow with silver headset

just done! the new silver headset is so beautiful

, this is "no logo" but not chris king

colker · July 24th, 2012, 3:21 PM

is that a Mavic seat post? btw.. which headset is that?

nader · July 24th, 2012, 3:57 PM

campagnolo headset and mavic seat post

nader · July 25th, 2012, 3:01 PM

Result of today's work

Actually, I could now be done with the bike but I still am waiting on my WI hubs from Cerritos CA and .. this may take a long time.

Salut!

colker · July 25th, 2012, 3:11 PM

It would still look awesome w/a Yellow Judy Sl there.. just saying.

colker · July 25th, 2012, 3:14 PM

MOre pics!!!

I-ROBOT · July 26th, 2012, 5:27 PM

The black and yellow would be a bit of a throwback! But I love the black scheme. The first repaint of my Wicked was all black with no decals - urban camoflauge. Too many employee bikes were getting ripped off so it was better if nobody knew what it was when I was out on the trails around the suburbs. Beautiful bike!
Scott

colker · July 26th, 2012, 5:58 PM

Thought of repainting my wicked in all black. btw Scott.. is there any differences geometry wise between my 93 wicked lite and earlier ones?

nader · July 30th, 2012, 10:42 AM

hi guys,

in what kind of rims would you use the white Industries phantoms hubs? black or silver?
black rims would not be too much black for all??

tvcreative · July 30th, 2012, 12:20 PM

Either or...

I think Mavic 231 Heat treated/hard anodized grey would be bitchin', or hard ano mavic 217

nader · July 30th, 2012, 3:11 PM

thanks

..but where should I hunt up them?

Fiandaca · July 30th, 2012, 5:52 PM

I LOVE THIS BUILD! I have a murdered-out Geekhouse Mudville. Aaaaalllll (mostly) black. Always thought the blacker the better builds were super cool

Go with the WI Phantom - in black of course. Made in the USA just like the Fatty! Black rims too...

June 15th, 2012, 2:17 PM	#1
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	Glossy black YO Eddy Sometimes miracles still do happen!! ..I've found it ..enjoy football tonight

June 16th, 2012, 11:53 AM	#4
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	awesome.. my size and favourite color. How did you find it? ( a silver ringle would look good there) __________________ wanted: ride time.

June 16th, 2012, 1:44 PM	#6
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	yes.. definitely something special. __________________ wanted: ride time.

June 17th, 2012, 1:18 PM	#7
Syborg Senior Member Join Date: August 5th, 2009 Location: Grand Duchy of Baden/Germany Posts: 147	Glossy Black Yo Eddy Hi Nader, congratulations to this stroke of luck. Look here my Yo Eddy in glossy black. Back then with a massive Syncros stem. Meanwhile, I have replaced the Shimano crank for a Syncros crank. The Syncros stem was replaced by a black salsa. I'm curious about your built. The Crank Bros cranks looks ever promising best regards Helmut

June 17th, 2012, 2:20 PM	#8
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	Helmut, ich grüße dich aus dem Norden ...and of course I know your beautiful black Yo Eddy. I would build mine with silver & black parts of Shimano only as hubs could I imagine the big white Industries Phantoms ..but right now I am looking for a matching stem. Last edited by nader; July 30th, 2012 at 10:37 AM.

June 15th, 2012, 2:41 PM	#2
Zamfir Senior Member Join Date: May 31st, 2011 Location: Spokane Posts: 248	2 huge thumbs up!

June 16th, 2012, 8:38 AM	#3
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	Thank you! This is my new beauty a saratoga yo eddy in M/L with original fork looking for a salsa ahead stem (120-130 length)

June 24th, 2012, 9:45 AM	#11
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	a small update ..not a pretty seatpost but the end justifies the means

June 24th, 2012, 11:29 AM	#12
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	BOI has smaller diameter legs and it's taller. Your Yo is corrected for 2in susp mag 21 and manitous. Both BOI and Yo have a different rake than the usual unicrown 26in mtb fork. __________________ wanted: ride time.

June 26th, 2012, 1:00 AM	#14
Fiandaca Member Join Date: June 7th, 2012 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 44	Wow! This is turning out QUITE nice, I love the looks of this build. So lucky to stumble across that black Yo in such pristine condition. Keep the progress photos coming...

July 16th, 2012, 12:10 PM	#15
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	The best days of the year are over , now I am happy just about build of my glossy ..I will continue with black and silver.. ..some parts I've found Salsa and the best of Ritchey ..and the best of shimano the Ritchey levers with the XT-735 thumbies will make the cockpit the right front derailleur and cantis are coming

July 16th, 2012, 1:31 PM	#16
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	Correct vintage would be xt 737 ... but i like myself your derr. better. otoh i don't get ultra low bars on Fats. I just find i can throw them around better when i raise my 10º stems. __________________ wanted: ride time.

July 16th, 2012, 9:07 PM	#19
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	nice frame and fork...not so in love with your part choices -- but it's not mine, and my opinion really doesn't matter. I bet you it will ride stellar either way Its so tough to put cool parts on a mid to late 90s bike there's always a temptation to put old shimano stuff on...(mainly because it works and is affordable, and easy to get) I think the bike would look nice with silver RINGLE STUFF (stem, seatpost, hubs, QR's,) and Grafton crank with Speed controller brakes, maybe some paul brakes The White industry hubs are too cool too. I think you should sell that kick a$$ early 90s crank to me...nudge nudge wink wink

July 16th, 2012, 9:27 PM	#21
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	It's one of those bikes, I would consider going "all in" to find some interesting parts. Mavic stuff tasty too

July 17th, 2012, 8:05 AM	#24
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	I like your thinking its a beautiful bike...have fun with it

July 21st, 2012, 3:53 PM	#25
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	my XT-735 parts are now complete. I think the combination of thumbies and Ritchey levers looks good on a silver Tioga bar (without a label) Now I'm just waiting on a silver headset ..then I can try it. Last edited by nader; July 23rd, 2012 at 11:41 AM.

July 23rd, 2012, 11:46 AM	#26
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	Today, with salsa stem and tomorrow with silver headset The cockpit looks great ..I really like it Last edited by nader; July 24th, 2012 at 3:09 PM.

July 23rd, 2012, 11:59 AM	#27
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	bad.ass.bike. (i would go w/a Ti handlebar. it would look good and work even better. a Merlin Ti handlebar) really.. best Yo eddy i have ever seen. The salsa stem nailed the build... PS: black slr plus xt brake levers would kill it. look better and give better power than Ritchey. __________________ wanted: ride time.

July 24th, 2012, 3:21 PM	#30
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	is that a Mavic seat post? btw.. which headset is that? __________________ wanted: ride time.

July 24th, 2012, 3:57 PM	#31
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	campagnolo headset and mavic seat post Last edited by nader; July 25th, 2012 at 2:52 PM.

July 25th, 2012, 3:01 PM	#32
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	Result of today's work Actually, I could now be done with the bike but I still am waiting on my WI hubs from Cerritos CA and .. this may take a long time. Salut!

July 25th, 2012, 3:11 PM	#33
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	It would still look awesome w/a Yellow Judy Sl there.. just saying. __________________ wanted: ride time.

July 25th, 2012, 3:14 PM	#34
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	MOre pics!!! __________________ wanted: ride time.

July 26th, 2012, 5:27 PM	#35
I-ROBOT Senior Member Join Date: January 7th, 2007 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 425	The black and yellow would be a bit of a throwback! But I love the black scheme. The first repaint of my Wicked was all black with no decals - urban camoflauge. Too many employee bikes were getting ripped off so it was better if nobody knew what it was when I was out on the trails around the suburbs. Beautiful bike! Scott

July 26th, 2012, 5:58 PM	#36
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	Thought of repainting my wicked in all black. btw Scott.. is there any differences geometry wise between my 93 wicked lite and earlier ones? __________________ wanted: ride time.

July 30th, 2012, 10:42 AM	#37
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	hi guys, in what kind of rims would you use the white Industries phantoms hubs? black or silver? black rims would not be too much black for all??

July 30th, 2012, 12:20 PM	#38
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	Either or... I think Mavic 231 Heat treated/hard anodized grey would be bitchin', or hard ano mavic 217

July 30th, 2012, 3:11 PM	#39
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	thanks ..but where should I hunt up them?

July 30th, 2012, 5:52 PM	#40
Fiandaca Member Join Date: June 7th, 2012 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 44	I LOVE THIS BUILD! I have a murdered-out Geekhouse Mudville. Aaaaalllll (mostly) black. Always thought the blacker the better builds were super cool Go with the WI Phantom - in black of course. Made in the USA just like the Fatty! Black rims too...

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