Klein Rascal Gator 1993-finished

[eshew]

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Now that's a blast from the past! I saw that bike for sale way back when I didn't know anything about retro bikes. Took a look at it, had Lawwill Leader forks back then. Didn't buy it because it was a bit small from me. It was literally the 1st retro bike I ever tracked down to look at. As you can imagine I'm still kicking myself!

Build it up and ride that baby!

 

[Vinevo]

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Made some progress last night and today. Spent about 5 hours degreasing, T-cutting, clay baring and finally polishing the frame with great clean shiny results. Also swapped out the BB axle as it was 113 and I need a 125 for an XT crank, fitted new bearings too although old ones were fine but might as well.

Rims by the way are Campag Alfa XL dark ano.
Few pics.

 

[Giom6]

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Looks lovely mate, well worth the 5 hours investment...

 

[surfingpolzeath]

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nice job im building an attitude hlf at the moment , think i need to get out the cleaning gear tomorrow yours came up sweet

 

[racer x]

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Awesome frame looks stunning mate

 

[Ductape]

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Been waiting. Look forward! Your on the same type of timeline I am on. Slow and steady.

 

[Vinevo]

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I wish I could get on quicker but as I'm sure most of us are aware family and work can suck up alot of time!

I've made a little progress this week, bit of component cleaning and prepping the forks post powder coating and had to take a little material off the fork to mount the crown race.

 

[Martin]

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If I remember correctly: I remember pictures of Tinker Juarez riding a Gator Fade Rascal?

https://m.facebook.com/oldklein?refsrc= ... 2Foldklein

Yes, found some over here.

Have fun with the build, should be a great project and ride.

Cheers
Martin

 

[Vinevo]

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At last, a break from long days at work so a little tickle of progress. Got the crown race to fit the fork on Friday evening but steerer needs a few more threads so currently at the LBS. Most parts cleaned up now, wheels and MC1 to go.

 

[StrangeDays]

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Very nice and unique Rascal in gator, curious what the end result will look like.