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Re: :facepalm: lol. that is so wrong on every level , I would'nt even know where to start. and in gods name why ? ? :facepalm:

Re: :) Thank you Dare Plan is to strip and restore the Xt brake levers, and match up with some Xt cantilever rim brakes in black I think , get rid of the V brakes as they are too new for the bike, but all I had available at the time and they work well , very well, a lot better than I remember...

Re: Pm Sent :)

Re: New seating arrangements Going to go back to a cantilever brake setup , brake levers arrived but need a little work.

Re: Very nice build, I used to drool over Merlin metalworks frames bitd , beautifully crafted pieces of Titanium art , no doubt she'll will ride like a dream too, I like the cranks , think they suit well, carbon fibre forks are trim too, although I'm a little unsure about the red tyres :)

Re: 8) Really liking this :) The judy forks really look at home and colour somehow suits :)

Re: Oh yes a breakdown of the parts build. Frame: Scott 1992 Windriver Comp Series Fork: Spinner/Scott Rigid Fork (Of course) color matched Colour: Teal/Screaming Pink Steerer Dia: 1" 1-8" Headset: Ritchey Logic Stem: ? Uncertain, but will be replaced, currently tiling 130mm...

Re: Joking :facepalm: here you go . hope you enjoy them, sure is sweet being back on the old girl :D 8) Now whats next Hmmm

Re: :D Thanks to everyone for the comments :) , Took me ages to finally get her out and ready to roll, so thought I'd take some time doing some nice photos, had'nt realised that there was not one full shot :facepalm: :lol: :lol: So without further ranting, and before the nightly beer...

Re: Thank you chrisv40 , I think its turning out rather nicely, as for full bike shots, I'm doing those tomorrow. :)

Re: I remember drooling all over these bitd, still lovely looking bikes, and you have certainly done a fantastic job , inspiring. and maybe one to put on the list :facepalm:

Re: Just a couple more :D

Could anyone help out ? To say the bug has bitten is an understatement, and as a consequence I find myself looking for the following parts :facepalm: Ideally I'd like either New Old Stock items, or as close to new condition, but without the price tag :wink: List looks like this 2 x...

Re: NICE :P

Re: I'm really pleased how this one is turning out, few problems :facepalm: but with the the help of LARGE amounts of alcoholic pleasures and an ever emptying wallet I feel progress is being made :) here is a few shots I thought I'd share, any comments or input as ever is welcome :)...

My Diamondback Ascent has gone to the back of the room as I'm still waiting on the last few bits to arrive , but in the meantime I've been putting this one back together :) Frame has undergone a full Stripdown, clean and polish, and all the Original worn out bits and pieces relegated to the...

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Re: Right the beer is flowing nicely and time to update I think, First off thanks Mikee , interesting point on the paint , I'll have a wander down to the model shop and check out their range of humbrol's :) And Thanks to everyone who has helped me on the site , and for all the encouragement...

Re: That Sir ! is one freeking cool looking bike , and I love those forks , and the colour just makes me want to lick the screen :oops: :lol:

I purchased this Giant defy and matching carbon fork recently and as much as I love the colour, design and ride of the frame, simple fact is its too large for me, so it'll have to go to a larger human than myself, than can appreciate and get the most from this fantastic alloy road rocket. Frame...