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 RST 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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