YO - it's finished

fat-tony · October 6th, 2006, 4:33 PM

My Yo. Built up early this week. I shout out needs to go to Doug Carter for allowing me to built this bike up modeled after his old Yo. I fell in love with the way his ride looked on his avatar and I appreciate his inspiration.

It is #405Y3SM, but was purchased in 1994. I am the 4th owner of the frame. It was originally teal, but I had it re-sprayed Team Violet by D&D cycles. I supplied the FAT decals (I was one of the lucky one that received them from Wendyll along with NOS anti-suck chain device and NOS seatpost gasket). D&D also re-sprayed the fork. The Rockshox Judy SL decals I had replicated by Veolgraphics. Everything is NOS or as close to mint as I could find. It is not period correct, but close enough for my liking. It is more of a mid 90's build. Thanks to everyone on this board that helped. I finally get to ride my dream bike.

hubs: phil woods custom anodized
bottom bracket: phil woods
wheels: mavic with panaracer dart/smoke combo
8 speed sachs maillard freewheel w/ Xt thumbies utilizing ghost click
saddle: selle italia ti flite
cranks: cook bros e w/ cook bros/campy rings
pedals: shimano spd
rd & fd: XTR m900
brakes: avid tri w/ kool stops
levers: Avid ultimate
headset: chris king
stem: ringle
grips: oury
bars: answer hyperlite w/ combo bar ends
seat binder: fatchance

seatpost: syncros (not period. desperately looking for black ringle moby 29.4mm, please help)

Time to ride!

fat-tony · October 6th, 2006, 7:18 PM

I meant to put this the "reader's gallery", oh well.

kevin881 · October 6th, 2006, 7:40 PM

Tony that looks so sweet. Thanks for posting the photos. Nicely done.

Zook · October 7th, 2006, 1:38 AM

ILL! Very Nice

fat-tony · October 7th, 2006, 7:59 AM

thanks for the comments guys!

MikeyNYC · October 7th, 2006, 1:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fat-tony

thanks for the comments guys!

Wow, amazing attention to details-Love the Purple Phil Hubs, never saw those before and I even noticed the purple cable ends! Looks like it took a lot of work!

Michael-NYC

Yo Eddy! · October 7th, 2006, 1:50 PM

Very nice. Very nice

scant · October 7th, 2006, 6:04 PM

yup, awesome build

bushpig · October 8th, 2006, 8:02 AM

Very nice build. I was inspired by your frame pictures and sent a Yo to D&D for the Team Violet treatment. You should get a commission

fat-tony · October 8th, 2006, 9:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bushpig

Very nice build. I was inspired by your frame pictures and sent a Yo to D&D for the Team Violet treatment. You should get a commission

I posted some info over on mtbr and someone explained that the paint might chip easy. Someone posted to always ask for "the good paint" ? So keep that in mine. I think Rumpfy over there has had some frames painted that he stated seem to chip easy from D&D.

I don't have any chips but want you to have a heads up. Thanks for the kind words.

peace

settemarche · October 9th, 2006, 7:07 PM

Fat T,

i had no idea those tires were going onto such a nice ride. they bike looks insane! great attention to detail. i am happy to see other people have the same hobby as myself. enjoy the ride.

Sette

fat-tony · October 9th, 2006, 8:00 PM

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Originally Posted by settemarche

Fat T,

i had no idea those tires were going onto such a nice ride. they bike looks insane! great attention to detail. i am happy to see other people have the same hobby as myself. enjoy the ride.

Sette

Thanks again for the skid plates! The stem came from Lucifer. I appreciate the comments!
F-T

Doug Carter · October 10th, 2006, 11:49 AM

Tony, that bike is stunning, and brings a tear to my eye. That's the bike I want to build again! It was the motivation for this forum's design and color, as well as the impetus for the start of the site in general. I love that bike.

Next time we come down to B'ham to visit some of my wife's family, I'm gonna have to find you.

Beautiful.

fat-tony · October 10th, 2006, 7:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Carter

Tony, that bike is stunning, and brings a tear to my eye. That's the bike I want to build again! It was the motivation for this forum's design and color, as well as the impetus for the start of the site in general. I love that bike.

Next time we come down to B'ham to visit some of my wife's family, I'm gonna have to find you.

Beautiful.

Thank you Doug. I just sent you a PM

bruce t · October 12th, 2006, 5:39 PM

Hey Tony,

Congrats!! Looks great!! I like the Phil hubs and BB, did you have the hubs anodized yourself, or did Phil hubs come like that back in the day?

I've just about finished my Team Violet Buck, waiting on a Thomson seatpost for it -- hopefully it'll come this week or early next.

Great looking bike!

Cheers, bt

fat-tony · October 14th, 2006, 7:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce t

I like the Phil hubs and BB, did you have the hubs anodized yourself, or did Phil hubs come like that back in the day?

Hey Bruce: Thanks for the words. The hubs are actually new and I removed the shells and sent them off to have them custom anodized by another company. I tried to special order them direct from Phil Woods in the 3dv color, but they wouldn't play, so I found another means.

scant · October 19th, 2006, 8:43 AM

hey, does anyone know the contact details for D&D cycles? Do they respond to emails or best to call?

Kirk Pacenti · October 19th, 2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by scant

hey, does anyone know the contact details for D&D cycles? Do they respond to emails or best to call?

They are backed up for 5+ months. Good luck....

fat-tony · October 19th, 2006, 2:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scant

hey, does anyone know the contact details for D&D cycles? Do they respond to emails or best to call?

If you are still interested since Kirk mentioned they are backed up, contact Rick at D&D. You can give him a call at: phone; 510 278 2976, FAX;510 278 6553.
He is in San Lorenzo, California and has no email.

schneidw · October 19th, 2006, 5:25 PM

Great Build Tony.. send some pictures when its got some mud on the frame... We want to hear how she rides!

Your bike brings back memories.. I recently sold this Fat Chance (picture attched) that I purchased in 93/94 timeframe and replaced it with a Merlin.. Not as nicely equipped as yours but I certainly got alot of good hard miles and great memories out of this bike...

Enjoy your Yo

October 7th, 2006, 1:50 PM	#7
Yo Eddy! Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 630	Very nice. Very nice __________________ Melvin Yo rider, Wicked attitude

October 7th, 2006, 6:04 PM	#8
scant Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: S.Wales UK Posts: 467	yup, awesome build __________________ ta scant

October 8th, 2006, 8:02 AM	#9
bushpig Senior Member Join Date: January 30th, 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 101	Very nice build. I was inspired by your frame pictures and sent a Yo to D&D for the Team Violet treatment. You should get a commission __________________ http://tastydirty.com

October 10th, 2006, 11:49 AM	#13
Doug Carter Administrator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: North Aurora, Illinois Posts: 480	Tony, that bike is stunning, and brings a tear to my eye. That's the bike I want to build again! It was the motivation for this forum's design and color, as well as the impetus for the start of the site in general. I love that bike. Next time we come down to B'ham to visit some of my wife's family, I'm gonna have to find you. Beautiful. __________________ . squarehead.design helmet paint for racers.

October 12th, 2006, 5:39 PM	#15
bruce t Member Join Date: June 22nd, 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 64	gorgeous build.... Hey Tony, Congrats!! Looks great!! I like the Phil hubs and BB, did you have the hubs anodized yourself, or did Phil hubs come like that back in the day? I've just about finished my Team Violet Buck, waiting on a Thomson seatpost for it -- hopefully it'll come this week or early next. Great looking bike! Cheers, bt

October 6th, 2006, 7:18 PM	#2
fat-tony Senior Member Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 362	I meant to put this the "reader's gallery", oh well.

October 6th, 2006, 7:40 PM	#3
kevin881 Senior Member Join Date: May 31st, 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 119	Tony that looks so sweet. Thanks for posting the photos. Nicely done.

October 7th, 2006, 1:38 AM	#4
Zook Member Join Date: July 24th, 2004 Location: San Diego, SoCal Posts: 86	ILL! Very Nice __________________ it ain't eazy be'n grellow...

October 7th, 2006, 7:59 AM	#5
fat-tony Senior Member Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 362	thanks for the comments guys!

October 9th, 2006, 7:07 PM	#11
settemarche Senior Member Join Date: June 8th, 2006 Location: The O.C. Posts: 339	Fat T, i had no idea those tires were going onto such a nice ride. they bike looks insane! great attention to detail. i am happy to see other people have the same hobby as myself. enjoy the ride. Sette

October 19th, 2006, 8:43 AM	#17
scant Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: S.Wales UK Posts: 467	hey, does anyone know the contact details for D&D cycles? Do they respond to emails or best to call? __________________ ta scant

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