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mooster
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:29 pm 
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Here's is one of the bike's I always wanted and finally I now have :)

The frame has been superbly reprayed and decaled by Boy o Boy to the extent that it looks like new. Now it's time to get building.....


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chrisv40
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That is sweet, that was my frame some time ago.

What build have you planned?
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mooster
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:52 pm 
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Indeed it was! I wonder, is it now on it's 3rd or 4th build?

I'm thinking of going NOS DX with Ritchey finishing kit, plus a few sneaky XT or CNC upgrades.... 8)

Here's a couple more pics with a few more parts on....


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chrisv40
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God that paints bright :shock: :lol:

Looking good so far.
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kleinalpine
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:39 pm 
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Nice build!! looking foward to seeing it all finished!! Not long and mine should be up and running!!! :D
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jujupunk
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So want one of these frames, i've got a wanted ad up so fingers crossed the right frame will come up sometime soon

Good luck with the build!
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KDM
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I've always liked these even more so in the 80's shell suit colours but I would be constantly checking them for more cracks than the hackers library
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mtbmaniac
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Great project and build plan!! Love that color.
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boy"O"boy
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Glad it went to a good home Mooster. 8)

Looks like a great build plan you've got for it. Hope you got all the small bits that were in the box? - I only had 3 of the metal ferrules, You'll need to get a few more to stop the cable stops pulling through.

Great job so far!

Here's my screen saver pic of how it was....


Cheers,
boy"O"boy


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retrokona
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I so share your love for the e-stays!
Looks good so far.
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