Aqua fade Wicked Lite

Lurker · January 3rd, 2015, 3:28 PM

I picked this up about a year ago from a gentleman who had it on display at Velo Cult in Portland. It was complete, and I made the poor decision to part it out because I didn't like how it was built. So, it has sat since then because, surprise, it's difficult to find the pieces I want. This will be my first mountain bike.

Here's how it sits now.

Ive recently purchased a clean set of freshly rebuilt Mag 21 lowers, but I needed an inch steerer and crown. For cranks, I'd like to find either five-bolt XTR 950s, or grey ano Ritchey Logics. Also need wheels and to decide on stem. I really like the way Salsa's compliment the tubing size of early steel bikes, but it's difficult to find the threadless versions.

I'll post more photos as it comes together.

-Robin

colker · January 4th, 2015, 1:12 AM

Those drop outs....
very nice paint scheme.
I wouldn't build it w/ xtr and if i did wouldn't go w/ 950.
ahead 1in salsas are easier on the wallet than quilled ones. They happen on ebay..
go build it and ride it.
a rigid fork w/ 400mm a-c will give you a snappier ride..

Lurker · January 5th, 2015, 8:12 PM

I would certainly entertain opinions - I'm going to stick with the group for now because it's almost all there, though I really can't stand the matching cranks. What would be a more 'appropriate' group? I agree the dropouts are pretty, but is there something special about them?

Retro Dude · January 5th, 2015, 8:53 PM

The dropouts are a nice example of clean, minimalist design.

Lurker · January 7th, 2015, 6:35 PM

Serial number is CC 1710 51. Doesn't seem to coincide with any other Serial # data I've seen. Any idea what it means?

colker · January 21st, 2015, 8:13 AM

Those drop outs are similar to 10th aniversary Yo Eddys....

tvcreative · January 21st, 2015, 9:10 AM

hard to be sure, but it looks like paragon type ones used in saratoga built bikes. I have these on 3 YO's built in NY.

My 94 Wicked Lite has old style…

are you sure this isn't a YO with a repaint?

mainlyfats · January 21st, 2015, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colker

Those drop outs are similar to 10th aniversary Yo Eddys....

Except for the fender/rack mounts...

Are they part of the dropout or tacked on (if you can tell...)?

colker · January 21st, 2015, 12:07 PM

do i see a provision for an anti chainsuck plate under the csays?

mainlyfats · January 21st, 2015, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lurker

Serial number is CC 1710 51. Doesn't seem to coincide with any other Serial # data I've seen. Any idea what it means?

Paging jonsonneborn...

Lurker · January 23rd, 2015, 1:27 AM

A few other photos. It does indeed have anti chain suck tabs. The guy I got it from had had it for a long time and claims it to be original paint. It's in excellent shape, but I can't imagine it's a repaint.

colker · January 23rd, 2015, 8:01 AM

NO wonder the odd serial number.

colker · January 23rd, 2015, 8:04 AM

Sky at Velo Cult knows his bikes. You could ask him..

Puddy136 · February 2nd, 2015, 11:22 AM

So I have an early Yo from Saratoga, and looks like this. The yo I have is late 94 and has a 1" steer, like the transition was piece meal for the first couple runs using up old parts from Summerville. the drop out look very similar with the fender mounts and the chain suck. One thing different is the head tub, but the Serial number doesn't match the Sartoga scheme either.

January 3rd, 2015, 3:28 PM	#1
Lurker New Member Join Date: January 3rd, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4	Aqua fade Wicked Lite I picked this up about a year ago from a gentleman who had it on display at Velo Cult in Portland. It was complete, and I made the poor decision to part it out because I didn't like how it was built. So, it has sat since then because, surprise, it's difficult to find the pieces I want. This will be my first mountain bike. Here's how it sits now. Ive recently purchased a clean set of freshly rebuilt Mag 21 lowers, but I needed an inch steerer and crown. For cranks, I'd like to find either five-bolt XTR 950s, or grey ano Ritchey Logics. Also need wheels and to decide on stem. I really like the way Salsa's compliment the tubing size of early steel bikes, but it's difficult to find the threadless versions. I'll post more photos as it comes together. -Robin

January 4th, 2015, 1:12 AM	#2
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	Those drop outs.... very nice paint scheme. I wouldn't build it w/ xtr and if i did wouldn't go w/ 950. ahead 1in salsas are easier on the wallet than quilled ones. They happen on ebay.. go build it and ride it. a rigid fork w/ 400mm a-c will give you a snappier ride.. __________________ wanted: ride time.

January 5th, 2015, 8:53 PM	#4
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 504	The dropouts are a nice example of clean, minimalist design. __________________ inFATuated

January 21st, 2015, 8:13 AM	#6
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	Those drop outs are similar to 10th aniversary Yo Eddys.... __________________ wanted: ride time.

January 21st, 2015, 12:07 PM	#9
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	do i see a provision for an anti chainsuck plate under the csays? __________________ wanted: ride time.

January 5th, 2015, 8:12 PM	#3
Lurker New Member Join Date: January 3rd, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4	I would certainly entertain opinions - I'm going to stick with the group for now because it's almost all there, though I really can't stand the matching cranks. What would be a more 'appropriate' group? I agree the dropouts are pretty, but is there something special about them?

January 7th, 2015, 6:35 PM	#5
Lurker New Member Join Date: January 3rd, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4	Serial number is CC 1710 51. Doesn't seem to coincide with any other Serial # data I've seen. Any idea what it means?

January 21st, 2015, 9:10 AM	#7
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	hard to be sure, but it looks like paragon type ones used in saratoga built bikes. I have these on 3 YO's built in NY. My 94 Wicked Lite has old style… are you sure this isn't a YO with a repaint?

January 23rd, 2015, 1:27 AM	#11
Lurker New Member Join Date: January 3rd, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4	A few other photos. It does indeed have anti chain suck tabs. The guy I got it from had had it for a long time and claims it to be original paint. It's in excellent shape, but I can't imagine it's a repaint.

January 23rd, 2015, 8:01 AM	#12
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	NO wonder the odd serial number. __________________ wanted: ride time.

January 23rd, 2015, 8:04 AM	#13
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	Sky at Velo Cult knows his bikes. You could ask him.. __________________ wanted: ride time.

February 2nd, 2015, 11:22 AM	#14
Puddy136 Member Join Date: October 17th, 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 21	Yo? So I have an early Yo from Saratoga, and looks like this. The yo I have is late 94 and has a 1" steer, like the transition was piece meal for the first couple runs using up old parts from Summerville. the drop out look very similar with the fender mounts and the chain suck. One thing different is the head tub, but the Serial number doesn't match the Sartoga scheme either.

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