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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

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