1990 Grisley Glacier build

davemev · Apr 30, 2015

Hello RBers,

This little beauty arrived in the post yesterday coutesy of Mr Kawasaki.
It is a 1990? Grisley Glacier by LOOK. The frame is NOS condition except for some tiny areas of corrosion on the bonding.
I have always been a fan of these bonded frames and have previously owned a 1990 Reflex TWX but it wasn't anywhere near this condition. I'm sure the colours and material aren't everyones cup of tea but I love it!!

I am looking to build this up slowly with some very nice and shiny parts but I am looking for a bit of inspiration. What would you do?

Forks - Suspension or rigid?
Bling or no bling?
Groupset?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts

Dave

doctorstewie · Apr 30, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

Crikey

Very Euro. If it were me I'd stick something Campagy on it. A little bling - poss 3dv and rigid, unless you can find something like a really early Marzocchi Star fork.
But that's just me

ovlov440 · Apr 30, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

you could go mad a stick a Look Fournales fork on it, Campag drivetrain, Mavic wheels and go for a non-Shimano euro build.

Jamis Diablo · Apr 30, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

Very nice, I love the wishbone.
I thought these were carbon?
A purple Cadex fork would look good imo.

phattyre · May 1, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

:shock: Sweet baby jesus thats cool. I agree all Campy.

davemev · May 1, 2015

Re:

I like those ideas!
I'm not very familiar with the Campag group sets.
Any tips? Im aware of all the Shimano date codes but not the Campag sets and dates.
3DV would look amazing!

dan_bo · May 1, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

My good golly gosh that looks ace.

needs a sus fork to protect the bonding a bit (assuming it'll be ridden) and I don't think a vector would look out of place myself.

juice · May 1, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

I think i have the perfect handlebar for this bike. LOOK into my for sale thread.

otherself · May 1, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

In.

dirttorpedo · May 1, 2015

Re: 1990 Grisley Glacier build - Opinions Please!

Nice. I think the Campy would look cool. If not that I think an all silver or all black build would be perfect. That frame doesn't need bling.

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