[JakeStroganoff]

I just spent the day chillin', grillin', and fishing up this beer budget bike with my cousin and his little dude. My cousin is just getting into mountain biking, but he previously bought a bike that didn't really work well for him. I came across this Bianchi Ocelot, it is his size, and I have a thing for old ridged 26'ers, so we've spent a few weekends getting it together and trail worthy. Tossed on some cool parts I had laying around. I think it came out pretty well, but there will definitely be some upgrades down the road.

Full Surly 32x20 drivetrain
Truvativ Firex cranks, Team GXP BB
Promax levers

 

[newfangled]

Nice build. I like old rigid 26ers too, but isn't 32x20 going to be really spinny for a 26er?

 

[JakeStroganoff]

Thank you, and we will see on the gearing. All I had laying around was the 20t. I've been thinking of switching my 18 out for a 20, but I unfortunately have a freewheel hub. I'm rehabbing a broken ankle, so I unfortunately didn't get to test her out.