1985 Fat Chance Kicker

[theredchili]

Aha! BIN just jumped from 1700 to round 2000 euros.

It's good to help

 

[shogun700]

Very nice only unpainted f+f Kicker struggled to get $200 on american bay a while ago. Given that, price is just bonkers.

really ? shame i missed that one,really fancy getting one

That was mine, and it was depressing!

 

[theredchili]

Very nice only unpainted f+f Kicker struggled to get $200 on american bay a while ago. Given that, price is just bonkers.

really ? shame i missed that one,really fancy getting one

That was mine, and it was depressing!

That is sweet , what was the story with it ? Did you have it from new ?

 

[shogun700]

That is sweet , what was the story with it ? Did you have it from new ?

I picked it up locally, along with a Marinoni 'Moose' MTB frameset-I still have that one. It looked really bad until I stripped off the paint and powdercoat. The seatpost was stuck-we have a lot of fine topsoil around here that will find it's way between the post and the frame and lock it in place-the one advantage is that it keeps the frames from getting rusty from the inside out. I sold it to a really nice guy in New Zealand right before the earthquake hit them. He's OK, we chatted back and forth a few times.

 

[theredchili]

That is sweet , what was the story with it ? Did you have it from new ?

I picked it up locally, along with a Marinoni 'Moose' MTB frameset-I still have that one. It looked really bad until I stripped off the paint and powdercoat. The seatpost was stuck-we have a lot of fine topsoil around here that will find it's way between the post and the frame and lock it in place-the one advantage is that it keeps the frames from getting rusty from the inside out. I sold it to a really nice guy in New Zealand right before the earthquake hit them. He's OK, we chatted back and forth a few times.

Cool,I'm certainly on the look out for one, be nice to find a complete bike,may take a while, but thats cool

 

[clockd]

Hey, I'm the guy. Gotta stop lurking and start posting.
I have semi finished the kicker, painted it bright green and got some decals from rody at groovy cycles.
It's waiting on some bull moose bars to see if that feels better.
I'm 5'8 and the large size is fine due to the top tube. Not used to the bars hitting me in the knee though.

Blinged out with suntour xcd at present. I promised I will do a thread on it....
I blame earthquakes and babies

 

[theredchili]

Hey, I'm the guy. Gotta stop lurking and start posting.
I have semi finished the kicker, painted it bright green and got some decals from rody at groovy cycles.
It's waiting on some bull moose bars to see if that feels better.
I'm 5'8 and the large size is fine due to the top tube. Not used to the bars hitting me in the knee though.

Blinged out with suntour xcd at present. I promised I will do a thread on it....
I blame earthquakes and babies

Earthquake ? No excuse

Sounds like it will fit me also , looking forward to seeing the thread and if you ever get bored with it , get In touch

 

[clockd]

Ok will pull finger...
It really sucks when your mancave has to be moved, our house was damaged and moved entirely.
Now I see how many bikes I really don't need.
Saying that the fat chance is bit unique. I planned to actually ride it a little. I almost put a baby seat on it. But the pugsley won.
I would consider selling in the future but postage might be an issue. But it's after a few more bikes
Andrew

 

[theredchili]

Ok will pull finger...
It really sucks when your mancave has to be moved, our house was damaged and moved entirely.
Now I see how many bikes I really don't need.
Saying that the fat chance is bit unique. I planned to actually ride it a little. I almost put a baby seat on it. But the pugsley won.
I would consider selling in the future but postage might be an issue. But it's after a few more bikes
Andrew

Well I hope everythings sorted and life is getting back to normal. Look forward to seeing it and keep me posted in the future

 

[shogun700]

Hey, I'm the guy. Gotta stop lurking and start posting.
I have semi finished the kicker, painted it bright green and got some decals from rody at groovy cycles.
It's waiting on some bull moose bars to see if that feels better.
I'm 5'8 and the large size is fine due to the top tube. Not used to the bars hitting me in the knee though.

Blinged out with suntour xcd at present. I promised I will do a thread on it....
I blame earthquakes and babies

Hey! Glad you are well and have had some time with the bike. I couldn't remember if you were a member here at RB or not.

I'd say babies and earthquakes pose a similar amount of disruption in the life of your average male.....the effect of the baby will last longer though.

Good luck!