Apologies if some of this is a bit of a repeat of my post in the Intro section.
I've recently re-discovered an old bike in my Dad's garage which I'd forgotten was a suprisingly awesome little ride. The beast in question is a Daewoo Genius which I accept it's not most peoples idea of a classic but to say it's the best part of 20 years old, has been treated like crap and all the components are as they were from the factory it's still a great ride, really manouverable and easy to get the power down. Everyone I've met who has had a go on this bike seems to really like the way it handles, sort of a cross between a BMX and MTB, I guess probably because it's so short.
Anyway, I've aqcuired the bike gratis and stripped it down to the frame - although in working order, the rest didn't look to be worth saving. I also have a Boardman MTB which I intend to use as a donor (minus the shocks which I hate) although I've yet to check whether the various sizes will match up. If not I'll sell the Boredman and use the funds to build this.
I'm looking for some advice re: the frame, there are various brackets etc that are no longer required - do I carefully grind them off and polish or leave them be? I'm not sure if they will leave marks behind or weaken the frame?
I've recently re-discovered an old bike in my Dad's garage which I'd forgotten was a suprisingly awesome little ride. The beast in question is a Daewoo Genius which I accept it's not most peoples idea of a classic but to say it's the best part of 20 years old, has been treated like crap and all the components are as they were from the factory it's still a great ride, really manouverable and easy to get the power down. Everyone I've met who has had a go on this bike seems to really like the way it handles, sort of a cross between a BMX and MTB, I guess probably because it's so short.
Anyway, I've aqcuired the bike gratis and stripped it down to the frame - although in working order, the rest didn't look to be worth saving. I also have a Boardman MTB which I intend to use as a donor (minus the shocks which I hate) although I've yet to check whether the various sizes will match up. If not I'll sell the Boredman and use the funds to build this.
I'm looking for some advice re: the frame, there are various brackets etc that are no longer required - do I carefully grind them off and polish or leave them be? I'm not sure if they will leave marks behind or weaken the frame?