1988 Wicked Fat Chance

[daj]

Cool steed (I even turned a few pedals on it !! )

 

[theredchili]

A mornings work has made all the difference, i'm happy with the end result of the look of this bike.I've tried to keep simple clean look from the 1980's era its from.

I was toying with doing more, but have decided it's finished* as is. It has the original paint, folks and press in bottom bracket.

Hope you like it, it's going to be used allot more than I initially thought and it just goes to show, you don’t have to spend big ££££ to get a nice retro built ☺

Right time to find me a monster !!

Edit
*Don't think finished and Retrobikes work somehow !

 

[theredchili]

more pics

 

[theredchili]

Spec sheet

Edited Spec Sheet

Frame: 1988 Wicked Fat Chance
Fork: Fat Chance
Headset:Shimano XT
Stem: Odyssey Pro
Handlebar:Fat City
Grips: Oury
Brakes: Shimano XT U Brake rear/Shimano LX Front
Brake Levers: Shimano
Shifters: none ☺
Front Derailleur: none ☺
Rear Derailleur: none ☺
Derailleur Cables: none ☺
Chain Tensioner: 4 Jeri
Cassette: none ☺
Chain: 1/8” KMC
Cranks: Shimano
Chainrings: Surly
Bottom Bracket: Fat Chance
Pedals: Shimano
Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Mavic 231
Hubs: Shimano XT
Tyres: Mythos SXC/Tioga Pyshco
Saddle: Fat Chance
Seatpost: Shimano XT
Seatpost Binder: Hite Rite/Shimano XT

 

[rumpfy]

Trim that cable housing. Way too much extra.

 

[clockworkgazz]

Looking great, top work

 

[yo-Nate-y]

That came out nicely. Not a fan of the risers (a Surly Torsion bar would look awesome), and yeah, trim the housing....but it looks like a functional and fun ride!

Impressed with your seatpost reworking too--those XT posts get so ugly so quick. I may have to try it myself.

 

[theredchili]

That came out nicely. Not a fan of the risers (a Surly Torsion bar would look awesome), and yeah, trim the housing....but it looks like a functional and fun ride!

Impressed with your seatpost reworking too--those XT posts get so ugly so quick. I may have to try it myself.

Yeah, those bars were temporary until my Luv Handles arrive, but they have actually grown on me, they polished up nicely too and match the seat post.
Will have to have a think about this one.

The cables will be cut back

 

[yo-Nate-y]

What'll you do for a stem with the Luvs? (which are super cool too)

 

[theredchili]

Zooka quill, just need it powder coating or anodising.

but may save for the next build , can't decide
:?