Recent content by winjohn

The plan is complete. Got the frame, swapped the parts. Will try her out tomorrow. Upgraded the rear mech and changed the saddle and seat post.

Oh and I need to get the chain on the big ring too. 😂

I know but the CC is original spec so I just took the photo as it was against that wall I passed today. I also need the toeclips and the white water bottle and a Kona rear tyre...the front is still the original Equilibrium. I may swap the seat post and the wheels for another shot, just for the...

Nice bike...is that a recent shot? Looks in great condition after all these years! Mine is 20 inch...the largest size I think.

My first try to recreate the 1991 catalogue shot of the black edition. The catalogue shot is the Explosif but I think with a couple of tweaks I can get a good likeness.

£88 what is the world coming to? :eek:

I saw an ad for this on Gumtree...once seen cannot be unseen arrrrgh. Bargain £95

I like the waxoyl idea...do you think it would "stick" it in place?

Aha, that's great! I was wondering which of the many Royals that was. You have more Royals than Buckingham Palace. 😂 😂 😂

That sounds like a proper adventure Bob. Did you see any bears? :D

Good point. It seems if the shifters are in regular use there is not a problem but being stored and not used causes issues. I tend to just use GT spray which is a lubricant and have not had any recurring problems.

Easily done.

I have just had to scrap a 92 Kona Fire Mountain since the BB is totally seized and the end caps have desintegrated with my efforts to remove them. It's toast and anyway it is of course worth more as parts...so parts it will become! An Exage groupset and the P2s, Velocity stem and bars, dog...

Have we got anywhere with this bike? I'd like to see the finished article.

With the forks it looks like a good price but I guess you are in Canada so no good for me in UK.