Hubert (Giant RS940)
Giant RS940, late '80s, size big
Giant-branded something (total coincidence)
stock
Shimano RX100 hub, Mavic CXP11, 32 spoke 3x; Continental TT 28s, Honjo fenders
Shimano RX100 hub 8-speed; same rim etc. as front
Shimano BB-UN90 (came with crankset)
SR Laprade 26.6mm
Shimano flip-flop PD-324 / SRAM
Shimano 8-speed barcons; Shimano Deore XT front and rear derailleurs
Shimano SLR levers, unknown vintage; Shimano RSX brakes, rather pretty
Shimano XTR FC-M900 triple with 180mm arms, circa 1992; 48, 36, 26 rings.
Got the frame for zip, seemingly nearly unused -- mint "only in the '80s" two-tone paint job (metallic turquoise / cream white fade), remains of a six-speed Shimano "light action" groupset with original grease in the BB, etc. Built up with what I could find in the parts bin. Never used 180mm cranks before, will see how they do. Idea was for this to be a pocket tourer, but the front geometry is pretty tight -- lots of toe overlap, for example. Fitting fenders was interesting, but managed to get them in there. Will add a rear rack and see how it does with some weight. Will be good for city/cyclepath riding in any case.
Update 1: Have been riding the bike for the last couple days, a few notes: The frame geometry is surprisingly stable for being so tight -- can ride hands-free without problems. The 28mm tires are a little harder than I'd like for the city, but they're a step up from 25s, at least. The rear indexed shifting is little tweaky despite using Shimano 8-speed throughout; am hoping it'll settle in as the chain loosens up. Some fender rattling, too, but I'll get it all in place soon. It just occurred to me that I should have named the bike "Nash," as in Metropolitan -- it's exactly the color of one of the most popular variants. Still, don't mind Hubert, as it's a slightly fussy name, as the bike has proved itself to be so far.
Update 2: Really don't like the geometry -- just too damn tight -- so the bike is likely to be disassembled and the frame sold. (Sorry, Hubert.) Am looking for a size large lugged steel frame with decent tubing, forged dropouts, and relaxed geometry. If you have something and are in the Boston area, let me know. Also, if you want a super-tight frame in exchange, let's work something out.
Update 3, 9/29/2012: Bike has been disassembled, various bits and pieces have been transferred to a Trek 510 frame, and the rest put on eBay (frame, 180mm crank, brakes, fenders). Requiescat in pace.