1995 Ibis Mojo

[suburbanreuben]

"I also had contacted Scot Nicol about the fork and he recommended a height of around 450mm." !!!
Well, he should know...

 

[Prodigal Son]

Unfortunately I don't get to tinker as much as I would like because there are just too many other things going on at the moment...

However I knew that the frame had two dents on the top tube before I bought it. At first I thought they wouldn't bother me, but that wasn't the case after all.

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They look much worse in the pictures than they actually were, but I still wanted to remove them. As I could only have done the work myself with filler and didn't want to, I got professional help.

I've just picked up the frame during my lunch break and I'm very happy with the result!
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Next step: Restoring the paint

I also had contacted Scot Nicol about the fork and he recommended a height of around 450mm.

Thanks again to you @Prodigal Son!

I already have two forks in mind and will see when I can present an update here.

Until then, I wish you all a nice weekend!

450mm? hmmm! Good to know. Easier than finding an OS steerer 425mm fork for my Ibis.

 

[KayOs]

"...probably shoot around 453mm or so...with 42mm offset..." where his words...

 

[KayOs]

Today a package arrived...finally.

Thank you so much for your help again @Guinessisgoodforyou!
It is all coming together.

The only things that are missing right now are a saddle and a seatpost and some smaller bits.

Still have to restore the paintjob.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Today a package arrived...finally.
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Thank you so much for your help again @Guinessisgoodforyou!
It is all coming together.
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The only things that are mussing right now are a saddle and a seatpost and some smaller bits.

Still have to restore the paintjob.

You're welcome mate

 

[KayOs]

Something has finally happened to the Mojo.

The paint was worse than expected, dent repairs, rust, self-painted areas, broken decals and chipped paint, all of which led to my decision to completely repaint the frame or have it done by a professional.

Now it's back and I'm thrilled! It's as good as new.
I still have a few other things to do and then it's time to build it up. So for now I am just staring at it.

I've also found a few treasures in terms of parts But I'm still missing a nice saddle, seat clamp and handlebar.

Some german parts have to go on there.
(and I think I have just the right brakes to fit the style)

And the Mojo also needs some chill...

I have to finish another (stupid) idea first and then this project will go on.

 

[Tsundere]

I think getting the frame repainted was the correct decision. I also like patina, but there's a point where it looks scruffy and tatty no matter what you do, and frames of this calibre especially wear new paint well. Looks like new.

 

[STX-RC II]

Looks great!

 

[KayOs]

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Stunning mate