1987 Muddy Fox Courier Restomod.

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Work-in-progress pic from today: I have done the usual frame treatment with cutting compound and carnauba wax, really only a few minor chips in the paint. All bearings are overhauled, very low end headset but it will have to do for now as I am mostly pulling together parts I already have.

 

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The Courier is getting regular use, even delegated pulling duties to it. I love the feeling in these old Dia Compe levers...

 

[Frankenorange]

Really good looking bikes you have there.

 

[Jc24]

Great bike! You will have a lot of fun with it. A couple of years I rode my on bikepacking trips. The frame was a bit small for me so I do not have it anymore. But I really liked its geometry.

 

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[Deeclash]

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how does this early courier compare to the Pathfinder? I bought a 87’ courier, can’t wait to change the tires and grips!

 

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how does this early courier compare to the Pathfinder? I bought a 87’ courier, can’t wait to change the tires and grips!

I much prefer the Courier, I built the Pathfinder in a couple of different variants, but it never really felt great to me. The Courier has a very 80s geo, but I like the feeling of the levers and brakes, friction shifting 3x5.

 

[Deeclash]

I much prefer the Courier, I built the Pathfinder in a couple of different variants, but it never really felt great to me. The Courier has a very 80s geo, but I like the feeling of the levers and brakes, friction shifting 3x5.

I just bought one im thinking of changing out the bars, what would you recommend? I see you kept it flat, did you consider wider sweeping ones out there today? Are my options limited by the stem/clamp?