Recent content by PhilWong

Can you post a photo to illustrate your point please? Phil

Thanks folks. I've upgraded some wore out parts and added a chain guide since then. Phil

Resprayed. The raiser bar was purchased purely on cost consideration at only US$15. The fork is a reconditioned and painted 2000 Manitou Magnum. Phil

Before: A rusty and barely working 21-speed MTB. After: Spanking new 7-speed commute. Phil

She is drop dead gorgeous! Superb paint job and color coordination. Phil

How about Schwalbe CX Comp 26 x 2.0 semi slick? Bought mine for only £7.88 each from CRC. Now they only left the all black version at £9.62. Phil

Thanks mate. Phil

The bike in showroom condition again! Total bill adds up to US$210. It is now converted to a 7-speed commute bike. :) Final component list. Main reconditioned parts - Double butted chromoly frame - Ritchey threadless headset - Shimano Deore LX bottom bracket - Shimano Deore LX crank...

Bought a second hand Manitou Magnum manufactured back in 2000 for US$33 and repainted the fork legs to match the frame. Vinyl decals ordered online again. Phil

Stripped the original paint, then applied primer, colors and lacquer. Gary Fisher decals are sourced and purchased online, while the Rangitoto wordings are DIYed using vinyl lettering. Phil

Hi all. I'm here to share the successful makeover of my vintage 1994 Gary Fisher Rangitoto. This cromoly bike has been through thick and thin with me on and off road for over 17 years. I has since retired it due to its poor condition, but couldn't bear to throw it away. Hence, this slow and...

My small collection.

Hi folks Phil from Singapore here. I'm a proud owner of a fully restored 1994 Gary Fisher Rangitoto. Phil