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1997 KLEIN ATTITUDE RACE
I had always wanted to own a Klein back in the 90's - The shop I worked in at the time was not a dealer so I had to ride downtown to a shop that did sell them to get my eye fix. The paint was stunning, much nicer than the GT that I was riding at the time, and I did tell myself that one day I would buy one!
As much as I love the early 90's bikes with the MC integrated system I eventually chose a model with a standard head tube so I had more options with stem/bar choice and positioning, and could run more fork options as well. I found this 1997 Attitude Race in Malibu that was very well priced, so I picked it up.
It was completely stock off the showroom floor when I got it, but I wanted a more 'outrageous' build kit for it to show off some of the 90's CNC era flashy bits. I think the outcome looks pretty nice, Judge for yourself!
Frame: Klein Attitude Race MY97 Blue Linear Fade
Fork: RockShox Judy SL (upgraded GEM cartridge and speed springs)
Headset: Chris King NoThreadset
Stem: Avid SAAGO
Bars: Klein Stratum 180
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Collar: Klein
Saddle: Bontrager/San Marco
Brakes: Avid Arch Supreme
Levers: Avid SD Ultimate
Shifters: Gripshift SRT800 X-Ray
Grips: ATI Shark tooth/ ESI Racers Edge
Crankset: Kooka Bonnie
Cassette: Shimano XTR
Chain: Shimano HG91
Pedals: Bontrager Re-1
Front Mech: Shimano Deore XT
Rear Mech: Precision Billet
Hubs: Bontrager by Chris King
Skewers: Bontrager Titanium
Rims: Bontrager Race Lite
Spokes: DT Swiss Revolution
Nipples: DT Swiss
Tires: Bontrager Revolt Super X