Originally Posted by RunningPirate

Just got this out of the shop last week. The frame is 1989 Jamis Diablo that I had powder coated. The rotating equipment are components that I stripped off of my old FSR (I never rode it, and when I did, I never rode hard enough to justify front suspension, let alone full). Seat is a Selle Anatomica, Microshift thumbies and Nitto Dirt Drop riser. I'm running 2.3 Kenda K-Rads for now as that's what I had on the old bike; not sure what I'll replace them with. I had the Surly Front Rack powder coated to match the frame (never thought to do it, but the guy at the shop suggested it and I'm happy with the results). I got the inspiration to build this after seeing the Clem Smith, Jr. on the Rivendell site, but was not inclined to pay $1500. I think things shook out nicely...

Attachment 546666