Recent content by sixohsixone

Cheers buddy ,went well today on my commute, trail way and cycle path . Defo quicker than the full sus rig liking the ride although the stem is mighty long but hey cuts down the wind resistance ( is this the way we used to ride) :o What next ? going to enjoy it and see how sketchy it feels...

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finallly After what seems ages finally ready to take to the road/sorry trail. DIY kitchen duties from the wife have kept me busy. Thanks to Gil for the decals L,B,S Cycle Fix for some advice a few bits and help,;suspensionforkparts.com for the elastomers for manitou 3 Not quite there need...

Hi looking for some replacement Straddle cables for onza ho`s any links or info or better the parts welcomed. Just these to finish the rebuild. Cheers

Whats your methods? Got some nice new ones from Gil.M and don`t want to ruin with the wrong technique . Putting on a polished Zaskar. Cheers Guys

Nice work there ,take it easy on Godlingston ,nine barrow down hill descents :twisted:

Here`s mine going back on the bike after new bearings ,love the look. How strong? I cant comment but its still here after 15yrs

Lol you`re right there, trying to hold the frame was the biggest pain no tool /bike stand yet on order. All those years of being single finally paid off :wink: thank god the missis came along and saved the arm :lol:

gt update & question Hi ,just a quick update and thanks for the help so far. Frame now polished see pic for results wet n dry1500, scotchbrite green with cleaner paste then autosol. finshed with polishing mop no substitute for elbow grease.once degreased then decals & Megulars polish...

Thanks for the replies, Hi Tiboltrider they`re XT thumbies with a shimano hub and freewheel, if i understand you correctly do i need the hope hub to allow an 8 spd freewheel, or can i use an 8spd on the shimano hub. Thanks

Hi, Just signed up been biking since mid 80.Recently got hold of an old Gt Z and in the process of stripping down + polishing thanks to Plus Gas and autosol :D Going to use for it for occasional commutes and off road XC instead of the Full Susser. Been looking at replacing bits so a few...