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Alpinestars 1992 cro-mega (Blackstar) by Maverick
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Ok, so it’s taken a little while since the last update, but good things come to those who wait..........
Since last i have fitted 3 different headsets.
I fitted a 1 1/4 silver shimano with cartridge bearings, but the bearings really need throwing and a new cartridge bearings inserted, so I took this out and fitted a 1 1/4 Mavic, this was good but the silver top cap is missing its Mavic sticker and really needs machine polishing and didn't look right, so I took this out and settled on a simple all black 1 1/4 from Evilbay. nothing sexy, but very functional.
Zoom stem that was originally fitted to the 1991 Al-mega before i replaced it with the Painted A-tac that it currently has, cheap and cheerful no brand flat alloy bars.
The wheels have had rubber added, again nothing sexy just Kenda's that also came via Evilbay for a fiver. Bargain. The wheels are Mavic X517's on a Spesh front hub and an Onyx rear, courtesy of another Retrobiker.
M750 V-brakes, M735 short cage rear, M737 Front, M739 shifters, 8spd cassette. Polished Shimano Cranks with Pace rings (that I have for sale) although the little ring is not fitted as i have lost the bolts, if anyone can help a Retrobiker out with a set with spacers i would be grateful.
I have also bought for it a set of gorgeous silver braid outer’s from Evilbay again. I was not entirely sure how these would look from the picture, but they look great. If you are after a set, check out this seller http://shop.ebay.co.uk/jimmenzies/m.html.
That’s the build as it is at the moment, probably be finished in the next century or so.....
Ok, so it’s taken a little while since the last update, but good things come to those who wait..........
Since last i have fitted 3 different headsets.
I fitted a 1 1/4 silver shimano with cartridge bearings, but the bearings really need throwing and a new cartridge bearings inserted, so I took this out and fitted a 1 1/4 Mavic, this was good but the silver top cap is missing its Mavic sticker and really needs machine polishing and didn't look right, so I took this out and settled on a simple all black 1 1/4 from Evilbay. nothing sexy, but very functional.
Zoom stem that was originally fitted to the 1991 Al-mega before i replaced it with the Painted A-tac that it currently has, cheap and cheerful no brand flat alloy bars.
The wheels have had rubber added, again nothing sexy just Kenda's that also came via Evilbay for a fiver. Bargain. The wheels are Mavic X517's on a Spesh front hub and an Onyx rear, courtesy of another Retrobiker.
M750 V-brakes, M735 short cage rear, M737 Front, M739 shifters, 8spd cassette. Polished Shimano Cranks with Pace rings (that I have for sale) although the little ring is not fitted as i have lost the bolts, if anyone can help a Retrobiker out with a set with spacers i would be grateful.
I have also bought for it a set of gorgeous silver braid outer’s from Evilbay again. I was not entirely sure how these would look from the picture, but they look great. If you are after a set, check out this seller http://shop.ebay.co.uk/jimmenzies/m.html.
That’s the build as it is at the moment, probably be finished in the next century or so.....
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Saturady afternoon
So, how did you spend your Saturday afternoon? Did you watch some football, paint the shed, go to B&Q or ride a Retrobike.
I did none of the above; instead I employed the services of Peppa Pig and the Gruffalo to watch the Maverick children whilst I got on with Blackstar, whilst Mrs Maverick was on some training course.
As Blackstar reaches ever closer to riding i feel myself getting that funny feeling in my tummy again.......
So, how did you spend your Saturday afternoon? Did you watch some football, paint the shed, go to B&Q or ride a Retrobike.
I did none of the above; instead I employed the services of Peppa Pig and the Gruffalo to watch the Maverick children whilst I got on with Blackstar, whilst Mrs Maverick was on some training course.
As Blackstar reaches ever closer to riding i feel myself getting that funny feeling in my tummy again.......
