another Control Tech Team Issue build

[zygote2k]

I picked up my third CT bike recently and have started the build. I'm trying to use only correct era parts to make it more 'authentic'. I'm currently researching and trying to locate the correct year Lawwill Leader fork that CT would have made at this time. I would've liked to use the Girvin Vector that is shown in the picture, but in order to use it, I'd have to replace the elastomers with an air shock of some sort. For now it looks cool together.
Parts so far-
CT stem
CT V-brakes
CT Seatpost
Fox Alps 5r rear shock- Cane Creek in picture.
1996 unnamed/unknown handlebar
Ti bar ends
Ringle water bottle cage
Cook Bros F- series cranks
correct year XT controls and derailleurs- XTR 900 controls in picture.
Still trying to find an older CK headset, skewers, bottom bracket, seat binder.

[jeff]

The only advice I have for you is to get rid of the bar ends....PLEASE!

[Aemmer]

Cornering the market on Control Techs. Be careful, three will lead to four.

[zygote2k]

As far as I can tell, there are only 5 that may be available, I'm asking another person here about selling theirs and I've only seen 1 more. I was told that there were less than 100 made, so I doubt I'm cornering the market if there are at least 75 more out there somewhere. Besides, I like to ride them. Can't hurt to have extra parts...

[jeff]

Cornering the market on Control Techs. Be careful, three will lead to four.

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[zygote2k]

I'm having difficulty locating a correct era fork for this bike. According to posts on other forums, it might have been a Lawwill Leader 3 fork or even the Judy DH form that came out in 97. Either one is proving to be difficult in locating.
Another issue is finding all black or silver components. I'm considering not using shimao stuff except for bearings and derailleurs to reflect the possibility that the dealer could've customized a bike like this with custom parts of 1997.
Cook Bros. skewers, Cook Bros. cranks, Cook Bros. chainrings are all period correct.
Haven't decided on hubset- maybe some Ringles. Also trying to find a pair of Ritchey Vantage Comp wheels.

[Rumpfy]

The only advice I have for you is to get rid of the bar ends....PLEASE!

Or keep the bar ends and ditch the riser bars. One or the other, but never both. :P

[da'HOOV]

I believe I have one of those Judys sitting in my garage :-)....among other things.

This is not a solicitation or offer to sell such merchandise. Just like to tease.

[FurryCrew]

I would've liked to use the Girvin Vector that is shown in the picture, but in order to use it, I'd have to replace the elastomers with an air shock of some sort.

Why not just buy fresh elastomers from this shop?
suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/index.php

[zygote2k]

I believe I have one of those Judys sitting in my garage :-)....among other things.

This is not a solicitation or offer to sell such merchandise. Just like to tease.

are you still considering parting with the complete bike?

[syklystt]

I have a real nice lawill leader3 fork that I would trade for a first year version. Its going on a fisher RS-1 and I would rather have the older one (not the CT one).
ONly trade though...no sale....it goes on next week if I dont trade it now.

mods..if this was wrong to post here, please delete.

[jimPacNW]

Cool! My longtime friend/riding buddy has a rigid singlespeed CT, 20" iirc, he rides it a lot.

[zygote2k]

Got a picture of the rigid CT?

[da'HOOV]

I thought I had a Judy DH but it turned out to be a run of the mill Judy DHO...

[jeff]

That's a cool fork Stan.

[zygote2k]

Where do you get those thru axle to QR adapters?

[zygote2k]

Aemmer- you were right. I now have 4.