Hi all, really great forum here I've been browsing for info of similar bikes to mine, but not really found one with similar logo's etc. so can you help!!
I acquired this in a trade for some guitar fx about 5 years ago and shamefully I've been out on it only a handful of times since. Its sat in the shed and made me feel guilty everytime I see it as it's such a great bike. I've decided to avoid my wife's complaints (long story but riding a bike has been off limits for 2 years) and get it sorted.
So pics should be below but I have a few questions if thats ok? The number on the bottom bracket (which I assume is the serial?) is A50100336 anyone any ideas on the year this was made? Looking round it, the whole groupset appears to be Shimano STX-RC (although the shifters aren't labelled there's just an embossed Shimano STMC-33 cast in them). It has Mavic 230 TIB rims, Orange SK8 handlebars etc (I'm a bit lost on all the part lingo!!). Any idea on what the forks are, the finish matches the bike but there's no logos on them I can find?
The right STI shifter will run up the gears but won't engage back down without repeated presses of the lever. Any suggestions on how to get this working, I've heard it's not a good idea to go opening these up! Also the frame is beginning to develop rust spots and chips in what looks like lacquer. Should I strip all the lacquer off and get it refinished, any suggestions welcome, and all help much appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Al
P.s. Had to post pics in separate reply as this is my first post.
I acquired this in a trade for some guitar fx about 5 years ago and shamefully I've been out on it only a handful of times since. Its sat in the shed and made me feel guilty everytime I see it as it's such a great bike. I've decided to avoid my wife's complaints (long story but riding a bike has been off limits for 2 years) and get it sorted.
So pics should be below but I have a few questions if thats ok? The number on the bottom bracket (which I assume is the serial?) is A50100336 anyone any ideas on the year this was made? Looking round it, the whole groupset appears to be Shimano STX-RC (although the shifters aren't labelled there's just an embossed Shimano STMC-33 cast in them). It has Mavic 230 TIB rims, Orange SK8 handlebars etc (I'm a bit lost on all the part lingo!!). Any idea on what the forks are, the finish matches the bike but there's no logos on them I can find?
The right STI shifter will run up the gears but won't engage back down without repeated presses of the lever. Any suggestions on how to get this working, I've heard it's not a good idea to go opening these up! Also the frame is beginning to develop rust spots and chips in what looks like lacquer. Should I strip all the lacquer off and get it refinished, any suggestions welcome, and all help much appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Al
P.s. Had to post pics in separate reply as this is my first post.