1996 Yo Eddy

russss · January 3rd, 2016, 3:31 AM

Hi All

First post here but have been lurking for a while. I have just acquired a 96 Yo Eddy that I a super excited to build up. Doing a bit of a web search seems there is a lot of variations for how these were built. I have a bunch of XTR M952 and red anno bits so thinking of building up as per the specs below. Let me know what you think.

I have XTR M952 cranks and BB but really want to use the syncros on something special and these seems like the bike.

Russ

Headset: Red Chris King
Brakes: XTR M952 Vbrake
FD: XTR M952
RD: XTR M952
BB: XT
Cranks: Syncros forged polished
Tyres: Smoke and Dart Gumwall
Wheels: Hope TiGlide (red) on Mavic 230 TI B
Skerers: Red Hope
Seat: Turbo Sil Gel
Pedals: XT Deore

Stem: ?
Seatpost: ?
Bars: ?

Stingercut · January 3rd, 2016, 5:22 AM

That is beautiful, especially with the segmented forks. If you bling it up too much you won't ride it and it will end up as an objet d'art

86wicked · January 5th, 2016, 8:12 AM

New here myself. Frame looks great and inspires a cool build. Syncros crank...nice.

Just completed a Wicked build using some 80s and 90s parts with new CK headset and recent Paul Neo-retros. Found Ritchey Force stem and seatpost which look good and Bontrager San Marco seat which for me is comfortable and functional.

Have fun on your Fat!

russss · January 5th, 2016, 4:16 PM

Thanks guys, yeah it should be a fun build. It will be ridden not just sitting in the shed.

russss · January 6th, 2016, 5:28 PM

Serial Number on the frame is: YO L 0451

its exactly the same as listed for the 1996 Serial number on Mombat,

1996 Yo Eddy Large YO L 0451

So a I am assuming that is in fact a 1996 model and not a 1995. The difference I can see between the 2 years is the '0' before the number. I am guessing that it's frame number 451.

Do you think I am correct?

Thanks Russ

mkone · January 21st, 2016, 9:41 PM

How's the build coming on, have you got any pics of it built up yet?
I think it would work with either the syncros or xtr cranks, and even some red ano ones as your adding other red parts. Also i think a red post and silver syncros stem/bars would finish it off nicely.

russss · January 24th, 2016, 1:52 AM

Hi Guys

Not far away from building it up. Just waiting on the stem to arrive.

Ended up going with a silver CK head set and found some NOS RooX bars and seat post. Usually like to match post and stem but think the post and bars will work. The stem I have at the moment is Control tech but think I will look for a 1 inch syncros to match the cranks.

Will post a few pics when we start to build her up.

russss · March 2nd, 2016, 5:14 AM

My Yo is pretty much done. Need to change the seat and grips.

Will post up some more images and the final build details once the final parts arrive. Been riding it around and it's just awesome.

86wicked · March 21st, 2016, 6:50 AM

Looks really nice. Red accent with green goes great!

russss · March 22nd, 2016, 12:32 AM

Well finally completed.

1996 Yo Eddy
Large
Made in Saratoga
XTR M950 Brakes, Shifters, RD
XTR M953 FD
Roox NOS Bar and Post
Flite seat
Control Tech Stem
Syncros Forged Cranks
Hope Ti-Glide
Mavic 230 TIB
Smoke and Dart Tyres
Chris King Headset
Keywin NOS pedals
King Cage titanium cage
Original Australian Fat Imports Bottle
Built by Steve at Whites Bikes, wheels by Dan at Shifter Bikes.

Full gallery is up on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fitzro...57665676432025

Stingercut · March 22nd, 2016, 3:42 AM

That's a keeper for life bike

backtofuturetoyota · April 6th, 2016, 9:54 AM

That looks just like mine! lol.

March 22nd, 2016, 12:32 AM	#10
russss New Member Join Date: December 2nd, 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10	Its Done Well finally completed. 1996 Yo Eddy Large Made in Saratoga XTR M950 Brakes, Shifters, RD XTR M953 FD Roox NOS Bar and Post Flite seat Control Tech Stem Syncros Forged Cranks Hope Ti-Glide Mavic 230 TIB Smoke and Dart Tyres Chris King Headset Keywin NOS pedals King Cage titanium cage Original Australian Fat Imports Bottle Built by Steve at Whites Bikes, wheels by Dan at Shifter Bikes. Full gallery is up on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/fitzro...57665676432025

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January 3rd, 2016, 5:22 AM	#2
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 604	That is beautiful, especially with the segmented forks. If you bling it up too much you won't ride it and it will end up as an objet d'art

January 5th, 2016, 8:12 AM	#3
86wicked New Member Join Date: December 5th, 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	New here myself. Frame looks great and inspires a cool build. Syncros crank...nice. Just completed a Wicked build using some 80s and 90s parts with new CK headset and recent Paul Neo-retros. Found Ritchey Force stem and seatpost which look good and Bontrager San Marco seat which for me is comfortable and functional. Have fun on your Fat!

January 5th, 2016, 4:16 PM	#4
russss New Member Join Date: December 2nd, 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10	Thanks guys, yeah it should be a fun build. It will be ridden not just sitting in the shed.

January 21st, 2016, 9:41 PM	#6
mkone New Member Join Date: January 6th, 2016 Location: peak district Posts: 4	How's the build coming on, have you got any pics of it built up yet? I think it would work with either the syncros or xtr cranks, and even some red ano ones as your adding other red parts. Also i think a red post and silver syncros stem/bars would finish it off nicely.

January 24th, 2016, 1:52 AM	#7
russss New Member Join Date: December 2nd, 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10	Hi Guys Not far away from building it up. Just waiting on the stem to arrive. Ended up going with a silver CK head set and found some NOS RooX bars and seat post. Usually like to match post and stem but think the post and bars will work. The stem I have at the moment is Control tech but think I will look for a 1 inch syncros to match the cranks. Will post a few pics when we start to build her up.

March 21st, 2016, 6:50 AM	#9
86wicked New Member Join Date: December 5th, 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	Looks really nice. Red accent with green goes great!

March 22nd, 2016, 3:42 AM	#11
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 604	That's a keeper for life bike

April 6th, 2016, 9:54 AM	#12
backtofuturetoyota Member Join Date: June 18th, 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 54	That looks just like mine! lol.

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