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And me .
I saw a complete bike with same frame but in white on Velo Vert classified , but the guy wanted 600euros because , it is retro and rare .
I told him to keep it .
I saw a complete bike with same frame but in white on Velo Vert classified , but the guy wanted 600euros because , it is retro and rare .
I told him to keep it .
SLIM
BoTM Winner
well guys,
got the frame and theres no doubt its a secialized
and a nice surprise was that the shock is basically a scaled down GIRVIN ODS
so i shall get to work on that in the morning
hardly any oil in the damn thing ( to be expected i suppose )
the front triangle is in quite good shape , paint wise
but the rear is missing a lot of paint and has some surface rust
the shame is the decals are in very good shape but will have to come off too
got some new ones anyway
so its off to the powdercoaters next
got the frame and theres no doubt its a secialized
and a nice surprise was that the shock is basically a scaled down GIRVIN ODS
so i shall get to work on that in the morning
hardly any oil in the damn thing ( to be expected i suppose )
the front triangle is in quite good shape , paint wise
but the rear is missing a lot of paint and has some surface rust
the shame is the decals are in very good shape but will have to come off too
got some new ones anyway
so its off to the powdercoaters next
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Well done .
any play in the bearings ?
any play in the bearings ?
SLIM
BoTM Winner
no bearings as such
its the same as the PROFLEX i have
just some plastic sleeves with 2 metal rollers and a bolt through
easy enough to get made up if need be
but i had to knock the bugger out due to the crap built up in them
see how they feel when they are cleaned up and refitted
judging by the proflex , i think they might be ok
found someone who sells a bearing upgrade anyway , so we will see
its the same as the PROFLEX i have
just some plastic sleeves with 2 metal rollers and a bolt through
easy enough to get made up if need be
but i had to knock the bugger out due to the crap built up in them
see how they feel when they are cleaned up and refitted
judging by the proflex , i think they might be ok
found someone who sells a bearing upgrade anyway , so we will see
Leadsled70
Retro Newbie
GC AIM 1 COMP
Hi there, just wondering if you still have the bike and if so what you have done to it. I have the 96 model. I bought the frame with everything but wheels and a seat for $60. I love the frame design so I want to rebuild her too! Thanks.
Jim
Hi there, just wondering if you still have the bike and if so what you have done to it. I have the 96 model. I bought the frame with everything but wheels and a seat for $60. I love the frame design so I want to rebuild her too! Thanks.
Jim
SLIM
BoTM Winner
hi
still got it yes , the rear end is off to the powder coaters for a repaint
and as coincidence has it , stripped the shock down today
the seals and bushings still feel tight , so just need to know the oil level cos what came out was an evil fishy smelling mixture
you come over from mtbr ??
still got it yes , the rear end is off to the powder coaters for a repaint
and as coincidence has it , stripped the shock down today
the seals and bushings still feel tight , so just need to know the oil level cos what came out was an evil fishy smelling mixture
you come over from mtbr ??
mrkawasaki
Retrobike Rider
Curious of Manchester
What news of the Spesh build..???
Neil
What news of the Spesh build..???
Neil
SLIM
BoTM Winner
coincidence or what , got the rear back yesterday and started putting her back together , so the frame is rebuilt
just need to do some touch ups on the red , and decide on some forks ?
probably some yellow quadra 21r as originally fitted , not tried them on yet , so no idea how they will look
