Recently bought LGF's LTS off him for a bit of a summer project, bike arrived today and I decided to rather just 'tinker' with it I'm giving it a complete makeover. This isn't going to be a show bike, and it won't be 100% period correct, but just one that's nice and shiny again. This bike will be ridden, not to harshly as I've got others for that, and aint going to be a garage queen, trust me. Here's what it looked like
Work done so far
Stripped the bike, stripped the paint (Sorry LGF
) Really unnerving hitting those bearings out but a Spark Plug socket fits perfect
Off to the Powder Coaters on Monday, good old boring Gloss White, quite lucky as there's one only a few miles away. Already spoke to them on the phone and they've quoted me £30. Thats cheap compared to the price of a couple of rattle cans and clear coat and the hassle and stress of paint runs!!
I had a look on Bikepedia for the stock components that these bikes came with. Was toying with the idea of getting it back to a shop fresh look but have since gathered a few parts for the re-build which include
NOS Rockshock Coupe Deluxe. The bike has got a Fox Vanilla adapted to fit and which is probably a 100 times better than the Rockshox BUT it just doesn't look right. Would prefer a Super Deluxe but they are like Rocking Horse Poo!
NOS LTS1 Decals Red (The GT Logo's on the bike WERE a work of art but were too customised for my taste - sorry again LGF). I know it's not an LTS1 but they were the only RED coloured ones I could source.
Shimano XT Gearing, comprising of
NOS Shimano LX Front Mech
Shimano XT Rear Derailleur
NOS Shimano XT STI's 9 Speed
The bike came with a Raceface Ride Crankset and I'm going to keep it as I think it looks good and suits the bike. It's in really good condition.
Few other bits and a tube of Autosol waiting for the rear end
Why am I posting on here first instead of readers bikes? Well I'm umming about a few things
XT V Brakes or Avid Arch Rivals?
MarzocchiI Z1's in place of Judy XL's? Nice bright Red Colour perhaps? Will definitely be giving the XL's a RED paint job if they stay. Already got new 'Cartridge System' decals but I don't know what to do.
What Stem? The Azonic Shorty it came with is OK but without the triple clamp forks I'm thinking it will look a little heavy. Ideas, views?
As the predominant colour of the bike is going to be White with Red Decals and a Red Coil on the rear shock, I'm thinking a few red accents may be OTT. Now the Crankset has already got red chainring bolts. Hope Seat clamp and Head Doctor and a Red SRP Bolt for the Rear Derailleur perhaps? Or as the Forks and decals will be red do you think this is too much and just stick to Silver? (or Gold ????? )
Can anyone confirm what year this bike is. The serial number is S8GA1423 which I think makes it Taiwanese made at the Sanfa Factory
Once it's back from the powder coaters I'll post a thread in Readers Bikes showing the build. Here's a few pics of what's been done, thus far (first pic is LGF's, hope you don't mind) I'm also going to be selling a few parts to help fund the build.
Work done so far
Stripped the bike, stripped the paint (Sorry LGF
) Really unnerving hitting those bearings out but a Spark Plug socket fits perfect
Off to the Powder Coaters on Monday, good old boring Gloss White, quite lucky as there's one only a few miles away. Already spoke to them on the phone and they've quoted me £30. Thats cheap compared to the price of a couple of rattle cans and clear coat and the hassle and stress of paint runs!!
I had a look on Bikepedia for the stock components that these bikes came with. Was toying with the idea of getting it back to a shop fresh look but have since gathered a few parts for the re-build which include
NOS Rockshock Coupe Deluxe. The bike has got a Fox Vanilla adapted to fit and which is probably a 100 times better than the Rockshox BUT it just doesn't look right. Would prefer a Super Deluxe but they are like Rocking Horse Poo!
NOS LTS1 Decals Red (The GT Logo's on the bike WERE a work of art but were too customised for my taste - sorry again LGF). I know it's not an LTS1 but they were the only RED coloured ones I could source.
Shimano XT Gearing, comprising of
NOS Shimano LX Front Mech
Shimano XT Rear Derailleur
NOS Shimano XT STI's 9 Speed
The bike came with a Raceface Ride Crankset and I'm going to keep it as I think it looks good and suits the bike. It's in really good condition.
Few other bits and a tube of Autosol waiting for the rear end
Why am I posting on here first instead of readers bikes? Well I'm umming about a few things
XT V Brakes or Avid Arch Rivals?
MarzocchiI Z1's in place of Judy XL's? Nice bright Red Colour perhaps? Will definitely be giving the XL's a RED paint job if they stay. Already got new 'Cartridge System' decals but I don't know what to do.
What Stem? The Azonic Shorty it came with is OK but without the triple clamp forks I'm thinking it will look a little heavy. Ideas, views?
As the predominant colour of the bike is going to be White with Red Decals and a Red Coil on the rear shock, I'm thinking a few red accents may be OTT. Now the Crankset has already got red chainring bolts. Hope Seat clamp and Head Doctor and a Red SRP Bolt for the Rear Derailleur perhaps? Or as the Forks and decals will be red do you think this is too much and just stick to Silver? (or Gold ?????
)Can anyone confirm what year this bike is. The serial number is S8GA1423 which I think makes it Taiwanese made at the Sanfa Factory
Once it's back from the powder coaters I'll post a thread in Readers Bikes showing the build. Here's a few pics of what's been done, thus far (first pic is LGF's, hope you don't mind) I'm also going to be selling a few parts to help fund the build.
