Wicked build

Ransetsu · Dec 14, 2006

would it be sacrelige to fit out a Wicked in "modern" kit ?? should i trawl e-bay and our site for those elusive bits - or bite the bullet and hang some new modern goodies on her ? ( I need wheels , shifters , handlebar , grips , stem , skewers , tyres , brakes etc etc etc etc

Tranquility Base · Dec 14, 2006

How about modern stuff with a retro flavour. I'm thinking Paul V's and Royce hubs etc.

scant · Dec 14, 2006

do you want to properly ride it, or just admire it? (nowt wrong with either

Rich · Dec 16, 2006

I'd be tempted to get what I could on her now and ride it..you can always get retro bits as you go along and save the pennies....

missmyfat · Dec 25, 2006

put anything on! just use it as its ment to be used carving the trails!

Agency_Scum · Dec 27, 2006

There is a third way.

messiah · Dec 27, 2006

Agency_Scum's third way is my plan for the Dave Lloyd Cats Wiskas build.

A lovely old frame with mostly modern kit, but a retro feel.

I have some XC Pro thumbies so I'll start with them, but I also have some Forge thumbie mounts so can go to 9spd if I get some dura-ace levers...

Biggest issue is going to be the forks and the 1" headset - I'll try the RC35's that are on it but will be keeping an eye open for some suitable rigids (RC30's???)

I plan to enjoy riding, fettling, and looking at this wonderfull frame

Wicked build

Ransetsu

Retro Guru

Tranquility Base

Devout Dirtbag

scant

Retro Wizard

Rich

missmyfat

Retro Guru

Agency_Scum

messiah

Senior Retro Guru

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