Bought this recently from Coomber of this parish, and took it out for it's first ride today.
had a little fettle first, adjusted gears, new brake pads, etc. Coomber had said that the previous owner had coated the whole bike in thick oil when it was stored (he'd had a go at removing most of it) Not 'alf!!! The old brake pads, rims, and tyres had a nice coating all over them. The braking is much improved after a bit of meths and some new pads!
Everything is as it was in 1991 - though the rear Farmer John is going in the sidewalls - will have to try and source another.
Took it up for a spin on Haldon Hill, did the Ridge Run + a few of the off-piste trails. VERY solid/stiff frame, and that mahoosively long stem makes the steering interesting. First time I've used toe-clips in about 16 years! Ah, memories Still caught and overtook a few full-sussers - one of whom was not best pleased and tried to catch and re-overtake me, crashing in the process :roll: That'll learn 'im - the power of 19 year old technology is not to be dismissed (and local knowledge of the trails )
Anyhoo - here's some pics.......
had a little fettle first, adjusted gears, new brake pads, etc. Coomber had said that the previous owner had coated the whole bike in thick oil when it was stored (he'd had a go at removing most of it) Not 'alf!!! The old brake pads, rims, and tyres had a nice coating all over them. The braking is much improved after a bit of meths and some new pads!
Everything is as it was in 1991 - though the rear Farmer John is going in the sidewalls - will have to try and source another.
Took it up for a spin on Haldon Hill, did the Ridge Run + a few of the off-piste trails. VERY solid/stiff frame, and that mahoosively long stem makes the steering interesting. First time I've used toe-clips in about 16 years! Ah, memories Still caught and overtook a few full-sussers - one of whom was not best pleased and tried to catch and re-overtake me, crashing in the process :roll: That'll learn 'im - the power of 19 year old technology is not to be dismissed (and local knowledge of the trails )
Anyhoo - here's some pics.......