Unfortunately not a build thread as I can’t really take the credit for this one, however I did wash it and gave it a fresh set of Maximum and Reaction tyres and managed to source a real nice OG saddle.
Next up it will have a full strip down and a deep clean but for now I’m more than happy with it.
Got sent a spec sheet the other day so managed to get a bit more work on the LS.
Managed to source a set of Mavic 217’s on M900 XTR hubs and turned out I had a pair of IRC’s in stock I’d not even thought about using. Still to fit the m900 cassette but takeaway had arrived by then.
I do have...
Little update today. U.S.E titanium seat post fitted along with a slightly better condition saddle and managed to finally place the LS bars I’ve had sat on a clockwork since the mid 90’s with the aid of a Thomson stem.
I just got stung for nearly £400 on eBay cause someone submitted a claim via GSP, lost the bike and eBay refunded them so something needs to go to recoup it. Put the GT and this up, will keep whichever one doesn’t sell.
1991 GT Karakoram old school retro mountain bike.
In survivor condition as pictured.
Comes with
Deore DX shifters / brake levers
Deore LX crankset
Deore LX front derailleur
Deore LX rear derailleur
Deore LX hubs
Araya CV-7 rims
GT GelCel saddle
Ritchey Megabite Z-Max tyres
Please note bike is 34...
Unfortunately it has all but bankrupt my “fun fund float” so may have to go once completed. Just to decide if to split or chance it complete.
I’ve sold a bike to a buyer in China who’s change his mind about bike he bought off me and has put in a claim through eBay sayings it’s damaged and...