Thanks for the info guys. Probably won't get much tinker time 'til Monday as working all weekend :cry: but will sort some pics in the next few days as work commences!
Just got it back and very pleased with the purchase for the money. Its got various small scratches all over but some will polish out. I have the original saddle on it now and the pedals are different far eastern plastic ones from the pics, which work OK but need replacing. Maybe some NOS Shimano...
Might be picking it up late tonight. Chainset does look different to a Pacific MTB bike I had in 1991 which had '200GS' - in the black lead sense! Been comparing to the catalogue scan and it seems remarkably original. Bar ends may go depending on which direction I take it. May decide to enjoy as is.
Pacific Challenger - my first MTB and was the entry level one I think. White with cobweb effect paint, 200GS, Rapid fire 21spd, and Pacific written in pink. Never saw another one but you seemed to get more for your £245 than with some other makes........................
Had three sets of these setting me back £220 each. First two were the original gold ones with purple decals but sent back to the factory as they they fell apart inside - 'faulty bonding' according to them! Third set were all polished with a cool purple CNC brace and complete with 'wellies', as...
After a brief flirtation with this forum - having sold my San Andreas to a nice forum member last year - I couldn't resist the urge to buy another retro bike, although my budget was rather meagor this time! I just couldn't bring myself to buy a cheapo Halfords special for family bike...
Can't believe I'm so excited over a £75 bike. Usual 'remember these when I was a teenager' chiche applies!! Just got to figure out the most appropriate suspension forks - Pace RC32? Will discuss that on the upcoming resto thread I think............
Know how you feel mate! My new project is a Golf Cab too - hopefully the proceeds of my San Andreas will get me some new BBS/coilovers. Good luck with the sale! :)