1985 Cunningham Racer

[Ductape]

You Brit's crack me up.

 

[dalecooper]

Wow great looking bike!

 

[Stylus]

Amazing find Martin, congrats!

 

[yeti-man]

CC is clearly not a "diamond welder"... but that's just adding another cute extra to the funny looking bikes

 

[theproscloset]

Back from being anodized yet?

 

[mkozaczek]

Re:

Actually, yes. Just waiting on some brake pads and grips and it'll be ready for the first ride. Soon, very soon

 

[mkozaczek]

Re:

Finally got the bike cleaned up and restored. No real glamour shots here, just hosed it off after a ride and itching to head back out tomorrow. Trying to decide if I can live with the rather large size. So far not too bad, but it ain't ideal.

All in all it didn't take a lot of work to bring this bike back. Despite the years of sitting around it was actually in rather good shape. A little bit of time with a toothbrush and most of the details came out nice and clean. The spare set of wheels came in handy as did a few other bits. Aside from the Specialized cranks and XT brake levers everything else is original. Overall I really like the ride, everything seems to work really nicely. All the bearings are tight, brakes work great - although I could file the pads some more to improve toe in. Otherwise it's pretty much there. More trail pics tomorrow.

 

[mkozaczek]

Some pics from the last few trail rides. Cell phone camera totally blows, time for a new phone.

 

[dalecooper]

Re:

Nice patina! This one doesn't have to look like new. Was just wondering why the welding is all over the toptube?? More strength?