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1995 WTB Phoenix

Considered by many to be one of the best-handling steel bikes, the Wilderness Trail Bikes Phoenix frames were constructed by Steve Potts at the home of WTB.  While many of the early Phoenix bikes were built with rigid Type II forks and one inch headsets, the bikes eventually got suspension corrected geometry and larger headsets like this bike.  This bike received a custom paint job using automotive Shade Shifter paint, which presents a different shade of metallic purple depending on the viewing angle.  The Titus Titanium bar and stem combo gives the control department a clean look by eliminating several pinch bolts.  The bike also features prototype cantilever brakes that are likely the skilled work of Steve Potts.  The rear is an early version of the low-profile WTB Speedmaster cantilever brake, whereas the front is an intricate, wide-profile, tubular design that never went into production.

The Build

Year: 1995
SN: 95355
Frame: WTB Phoenix
Fork: Specialized Judy SL
Stem: Titus Titanium Bar/Stem Combo
Headset: WTB New Paradigm Grease Guard
Bottom Bracket: Cook Brothers Sealed Bearing
Handlebar: Titus Titanium Bar/Stem Combo
Shifters: Shimano XTR M900
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900
Front Brake: WTB Prototype Cantilever
Rear Brake: WTB Prototype Cantilever
Crankset: Cook Brothers RSR
Chainrings: Onza/Shimano 24-36-46
Pedals: Shimano M747
Hubs: WTB New Paradigm Grease Guard
Rims: WTB Laserbeam
Tires: Specialized Black Max 1.95
Wheel QR: WTB Cunningham Design
Seatpost: WTB modified Suntour XC Pro
Saddle: WTB SST.98 Vanadium
Grips: ATI Tomac
Cogs: Shimano XTR M900
Chain: Shimano HG
Bottle Cage: American Classic
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