1992 Klein Pinnacle Backfire (Son's 1st Mountain Bike)

[ez054098]

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I've sometimes wondered if anyone has ever bought a new kids bike and had it repainted in a famous Klein paint scheme

A 16inch wheeled dolomite would be cool!

I even wondered if a Klein fanboy has ever pimped a buggy in the same vain

I bet Jon Rock has.

 

[ez054098]

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I finished it last night. I tried to involve my son in the build, getting his opinion and showing him how to do certain things. It is tough to hold an 8 year old's attention though.
I ended up using some pretty nice parts on this bike. I had a pile of used parts, but as I got deeper into the build, I couldn't hang anything that didn't look good. One exception, the seat. He really liked the Cannondale seat, which I don't. It is more comfortable than an old WTB I have. I also ended up using NOS 732 black brakes, which now I am on the hunt for another pair. Here is one picture...

 

[ez054098]

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Final pics...

 

[ez054098]

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He loves it!

 

[Vinevo]

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Well done looks super cool with all the black and looks a good fit for him

 

[xxnick1975]

That's terrific, not a bad ride for an eight year old!!!!!

 

[mauricer]

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That bike is ace. Well done.

I know now how i can justify another project, though my daughter is only 16 months old.

 

[Giom6]

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Fantastic stuff, well done.
What a lucky 8 year old.

 

[ez054098]

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Well done looks super cool with all the black and looks a good fit for him

Thanks, he chose the black. I had leftover silver stuff for his bike.

That's terrific, not a bad ride for an eight year old!!!!!

Thanks! Better than my Schwinn 10 speed

That bike is ace. Well done.
Thanks. I know now how i can justify another project, though my daughter is only 16 months old.

Thanks. Hey, never to early to start collecting parts.

Fantastic stuff, well done.
What a lucky 8 year old.

He wants to ride all of the time, so mission accomplished. I can't wait to take him on a trail ride soon.

 

[mkaavin]

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What a great first bike! I understand why he want's to ride all the time....