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Game changer being: I already have Deity bronze bars on the Stache. I think Phil got me solidified with the silver idea I had though.

Looks like here's my list so far:

Green Sirius Frame
Marzocchi Z2 Fork
Hellbender 70 Headset and BB (May upgrade to CK in Silver)
Eagle (GX/X01)
OneUp Dropper + Lever
WTB KOM/Hydra Wheelset (silver hubs)

 

Update:

Ordered a Marzocchi Z2 29/120/51 fork, Hellbender 70 headset and BSA Dub BB, and a star nut to hold. Jenson has a 365 day return so I can always upgrade later, but I at least have the critical bits now since they're in stock.

Edit: Think I am going to upgrade to Chris King Headset and Bottom bracket once I take delivery. CK has a limited return policy so I'll wait till I have frame in hand, then just have Dsty at Hubsessed order me those parts while he's putting together my wheelset.

Silver Inset 7 Headset and Bottom bracket

 

I know it was only a couple bucks, but every new fork I’ve purchased always came with a star nut.

 

Yeah, and I remembered I have a spare in the box from when I did this last time too. But for $1, it saves your bacon if you cock up the one that comes with your fork, esp when you have a homemade star nut setter.

 

Speaking of bronze, I did manage to track down a compatible Nukeproof seatclamp in the UK and installed it a few minutes ago. Now if I could just convince I9 to make me some bronze hubs and nipples for a new wheelset...

 

I so wish I9 made bronze stuff. Would have made my stache build so much swankier.

 

Fair point. On my way to HD now to get pvc and an M6 bolt to make my own ghetto crown race/star nut tools.

 

That bike's so F'n hot btw! I originally wanted a Spur, but the lead time is silly and being able to get a British steel frame is something I've always wanted, so it just sorta made sense.

Little birdy tells me that Spur delivery looks like May21 right now.

 

Every man needs a steel arrow in his quiver. You have chosen yours wisely.

 

Check transition’s house brand for a bronze stem/handle bar

 

ETA is March for those and the lead time will likely slip to May like the Spur frames did.

 

They do have some bronze ANVL pedals in stock, but nothing else, unfortunately.

 

The have a bronze 40mm stem in stock. Probably isn’t what you need though

 

Damn. Wish I’d thought about their stems when I was ordering a 40mm recently. Not that I dislike the black i9 I bought, but I also don’t love that I could’ve picked up one for less $$.

 

Yes! That sounds sick. I9 stem in silver? Does absolute black make silver chain rings?

edit: there is a company that makes ano chainrings in NC that the revel purple bike giveaway had. I need to look it up

 

Unfortunately had to swap in a 60mm 0degree RF stem in order to fully dial in my cockpit, so my options there are limited.

 

Yes they do.

edit:
Absolutely
That’s a more appropriate response

 

Found a local dude selling some brand new takeoffs.

Entire GX 10-52 groupset, G2 brakes, and Burgtec (British co!) bars and stem all for $600 and he's bringing them to me. That'll do!

Esp when those things are unobtanium in today's market.

 

Bummer. Check out e13’s new bronze cassette

 

I can't decide if its horrid, or just crazy enough to be up my alley.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bike-check-sully-hicks-custom-melon-farmer-norco-sight.html