Recent content by deandent1

Hi, 7 speed altus rear mech and an 8 speed trigger (Shimano branded but no model markings). Works a treat. All good

Thanks for that. Paint overall is good. It has its areas. The fork has certainly had a few knocks and scrapes and is a bit duller in areas. Also the chainstay has losses but I'm all for character. Glad you enjoyed the read

I've seen that these can take different sizes. Annoying when you're sourcing bits :)

She's a beaut!

Bit of a teaser. All together and setup. Couple of tweaks to be had but it's a fun thing. Literally had a 10 min spin around the block. I need to tweak the gears, adjust a few positions and then get some proper photos when I can.

Couple of bits came today. Firstly my tyres came. Maxxis DTH. A well trodden path in the modern / retro MTB world. Could have gone big apples or billy bonkers etc but I really like the flash of yellow. New 7 speed block. The chain was slipping on the old one so despite a waste if elbow...

Hi, also £15. But no wheels / saddle / bars etc. Still worth it. Yours looks good in that colour

Thanks Michael. Hoping for some parcels tomorrow

Update. Despite all of my efforts, the rear cassette is toast. Put a new chain on as the old one was really stretched and it keeps jumping teeth under power. New 7 speed 11-28 on the way. Also new tyres arrive this week. Going for a 26x2.15 Maxxis DTH. Seen loads of retro MTB builds on these...

First time setting up Canti brakes. They look a bit baffling at first but found a really good video and actually found it really easy. They seem good too. (Old tyres will be going. Waiting for new ones to arrive)

After a bit of a search I came across some period correct Deore LX wheels. Really happy to get these. Seem in really good nick too. Only thing is they were properly grimy with a capital G. Don't think the cassette has ever had a clean in its life. It was on there TIGHT too Before and...

Looking on Sheldon and working out the gear inches, I'm going for the 42T ring. Looks good with the silver cranks and red bolts

Also now have a 94BCD chain ring. In fact I have two. A 34T and a 42T. This is a street bike in a flat city so I'll have to have a think

Took a bit of time to take the mucky derailleur apart tonight. Much cleaner now Before After