In the early 1990's a factory clearcoat option was offered. The ARC's looked cool, and so did the FRO, but inevitably over time on the steel frames, rust worms start to appear under the clearcoat.
She's very much a rider, although for obvious reasons, she's not first choice for a salty wet winter ride, if for nothing else that the Bullseye BB will self destruct pretty quickly.
Enjoy the patina!
One small detail that irks me. I have used a no-noodle ATAC for the front end, as no noodle is needed for the period Marinovative brakes. Brake stop is therefore surplus on the rear, but I'm not brave/silly enough to cut it off.
I like that you can actually see the brass on the braze-ons.
Faded brakes:
Top tube worms:
Great psychedelic patterns!
New rear tyre is still a little dusty. The ONLY correct rubber to use for this machine.
Bullsee bits plus improvised chainstay protection. She could do without sustaining any more damage!
Old redlabel perforated flite. Very beat up, on a first gen Pro-post. Very much a survivor.
She's very much a rider, although for obvious reasons, she's not first choice for a salty wet winter ride, if for nothing else that the Bullseye BB will self destruct pretty quickly.
Enjoy the patina!
One small detail that irks me. I have used a no-noodle ATAC for the front end, as no noodle is needed for the period Marinovative brakes. Brake stop is therefore surplus on the rear, but I'm not brave/silly enough to cut it off.
I like that you can actually see the brass on the braze-ons.
Faded brakes:
Top tube worms:
Great psychedelic patterns!
New rear tyre is still a little dusty. The ONLY correct rubber to use for this machine.
Bullsee bits plus improvised chainstay protection. She could do without sustaining any more damage!
Old redlabel perforated flite. Very beat up, on a first gen Pro-post. Very much a survivor.
