1997 IBIS BOW TI - MY DREAM BIKE - FINAL PICS!
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I hadn't ridden mine for a very long time, till today, rode at welsh trail centre, Cwmcarn and did Cafall trail and Twrych. The bike still XC rides flawlessly, on a sunny dry day it was just great. The only thing I might change next time are bigger tyres and tighter pedals. Ace. Old bikes should be ridden. I was stopped by two sets of people wondering what it was and then being very excited when I explained. A bike worth keeping.
I hadn't ridden mine for a very long time, till today, rode at welsh trail centre, Cwmcarn and did Cafall trail and Twrych. The bike still XC rides flawlessly, on a sunny dry day it was just great. The only thing I might change next time are bigger tyres and tighter pedals. Ace. Old bikes should be ridden. I was stopped by two sets of people wondering what it was and then being very excited when I explained. A bike worth keeping.
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A small update
-Seatpost binder re-anodized clear to match the headset, and installed a new ti bolt.
-Fox Alps 5R rebuilt by Risse Racing.
Everything in the pic below is staying, so should give a good idea of the final direction, which is going to be very understated..(Note 1996 gold Mavic 230 rims)
A small update
-Seatpost binder re-anodized clear to match the headset, and installed a new ti bolt.
-Fox Alps 5R rebuilt by Risse Racing.
Everything in the pic below is staying, so should give a good idea of the final direction, which is going to be very understated..(Note 1996 gold Mavic 230 rims)
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I decided to mock up the fork before ano/paint given all the aftermarket parts..fought me a bit but fits like a glove now....
-The Paul crown will be clear anodized.
-The Shockbone brace and legs will be painted a titanium color.
-White springs
-Factory Rebuilt Risse Gem cartridge.
-Ti hardware.
-4 new bushings pressed in.
-Perfect stanchions.
-Aluminum Steerer
-Silk Screened Rock Shox Decals
A Frankenstein fork, but when done will look as though it came that way from the factory (to the untrained eye)
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I decided to mock up the fork before ano/paint given all the aftermarket parts..fought me a bit but fits like a glove now....
-The Paul crown will be clear anodized.
-The Shockbone brace and legs will be painted a titanium color.
-White springs
-Factory Rebuilt Risse Gem cartridge.
-Ti hardware.
-4 new bushings pressed in.
-Perfect stanchions.
-Aluminum Steerer
-Silk Screened Rock Shox Decals
A Frankenstein fork, but when done will look as though it came that way from the factory (to the untrained eye)
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I'm lucky I'm wearing my bib today because I'm drooling a little.
I'm lucky I'm wearing my bib today because I'm drooling a little.
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