Recent content by Celtic Dragon

Sadly the photo's don't show 1/2 the paint damage. Theres too much to ignore, and it being a steel frame, if I want it to last, treating the rust means it has to sadly. I need to find a decent powder coaters near me to see what colours they can do. My primary thought was a pearlesant white with...

Stage 1 complete: She ride-able again and in perfectish working order. I spent yesterday building her back up from a frame and forks set and today was teh test ride which went well. So will infact, the proposed 1 mile loop, got turned into a mini exploration session and almost 6 miles. Spec...

Its a 2 stage project. Stage 1 is getting it ride ready and my backside out the front door and over to Chicksands, the 2nd stage happens after the summer and a full strip down, frame shotblasted and powder coated, replacement forks and a few other goodies.

After a brief chat with the previous owner, I have started a blog for the rebuild. He wanted to see (and prove to his better half) the bike was getting reborn. Well today was Christmas again! so here is the updates. http://therockhopperproject.blogspot.co.uk

First time poster, but a great retro find. Bought this on evilbay on Sunday, fastforward 24 hours and I find myself heading to central london to pick her up. These phonto's don't show how much oil sludge is covering the chain and groupset. She is a nice little runner even as is, but in need of...