Recent content by polarknight

:) Thanks Dami! I'd been looking for replacement GT decals on eBay with no luck so far.... best I could come up with was the newer headbadge. It would be great to see the bike with a full new set! I'll see if your recommendation (Gil) can create something for this GT. I appreciate the help

I've been using this forum for inspiration for my own retro-build project... & I've finally finished it up! Went for a 3x1 drivetrain thanks to the Ibis Silk Ti by RockiMtn (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=345849) Titanium GT Lightning - Phil Wood Hubs - White Industries 16t Freewheel Blue - WTB...

Sweet! Do you recall what the spindle length is on your bottom bracket? I imagine it needs to be a bit longer to give it the correct chainline....

Awesome Silk Ti build! How have you been enjoying the 3 x 1 gearing? Does it shift well with the friction shifter and Paul Melvin chain tensioner? I just picked up an old Ibis mountain bike myself and am considering a similar set up...