1990 Alpinestars Cro Mega Lx

[chrisv40]

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Thanks for that I'll order one just in case. Seriously trying to reuse everything original on the bike if possible though.
No option but to change the cables and I've a pair of porcs to replace the cracked spec team master tyres that are on it.
I'm even trying to save the original very battered saddle.

 

[marc two tone]

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Finally got some images.

A mix of stuff that may be useful?

3 x integrated types. 34, 34.9 and 35.

marin QR with lesser size skewer. some surface corrosion underneath.

The nos one has the chunky skewer. pretty clean.

Feel free to mix n match until you get a presentable combo?

£1 for the lot. postage aint worth the effort but can possibly pass to you in yorkshire somewhere.

 

[brocklanders023]

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Good stuff Chris and glad you are salvaging as much as possible. Always the best way.

 

[chrisv40]

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Good stuff Chris and glad you are salvaging as much as possible. Always the best way.

Thanks for passing it on mate

 

[chrisv40]

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Cheers Marc much appreciated. The bottom one in the first pic looks perfect!

 

[PopsTrippin]

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Seriously trying to reuse everything original on the bike if possible though...

I have a pair of Alpinestars TKO tyres hanging up in the garage that i'll never use and would be happy to trade.

 

[chrisv40]

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Finished.

By no means perfect but fully working and reasonably presentable.
The white pearl paint polished up quite nicely and nearly all the rust is gone. Im leaving the forks alone. T cut and polish brought the shine back but other than a full respray they aren't getting any better.
All components have been stripped and cleaned and the only new parts it needed were a bb and cables. Even the grips and brake pads are still good.

 

[regan_ev]

Bloody well done with this! I do have a soft spot for the 1990 frames, and the CM LX pink from 90 & 91 equally so.
Top effort on what you've done.

 

[chrisv40]

Bloody well done with this! I do have a soft spot for the 1990 frames, and the CM LX pink from 90 & 91 equally so.
Top effort on what you've done.

Thanks very much its always nice to rescue a basket case and give it a few more years on the trails.

I'm going to look for a 92 Cromega Dx next, then I've got all the Astars I wanted other than the Ti like you are building

 

[kingoffootball]

Fantastic work Chris, that looks great!