1990 Rek-Tek Team Concept

[Warhorse]

I figured this gorgeous bike is worth posting up here as there aren’t too many documented on the web. Despite living in Vancouver I wasn’t really aware of handbuilt steel Rektek’s from this era, only the titanium model.

I bought it from the original owner, incredibly fun and lively ride. I was honestly surprised by the unique handle and feel of this bike being accustomed with quite a few other similar era bikes.

I haven’t done much to it, swapped the bars as the original Syncros were cut to 39cm, swapped out the saddle, tires and pedals. I know these may not be 100% correct to era,etc. But they serve the purpose I had in mind for this bike and the riding I am using it for…

Paint by Rich and the original owner requested no decals so as not to distract from the ffanstastic work that was done.

 

[Warhorse]

Figured I should include these pages of the original order sheets, and perhaps mention the frame was crafted by Chris Dekerf. Enjoy, I sure do!

 

[Si_33]

Very very cool - thanks for sharing

 

[sparkybhp]

That’s simply stunning. Nice pics, thanks.

 

[Double-E F]

Awesome!

 

[mk one]

lovely frame.

 

[pw_pw_la]

Wow.

Amazing bike, that I know absolutely nothing about and now wish I did!

 

[Dr Dremel]

That looks mint! Bought those tires for the wife´s bike, they do make sense for the terrain most retro bikes will see. Surprisingly comfy and grippy. Also: 39cm bars, what were we thinking back then?! Nice swap, the new ones look like ti?

 

[raidan73]

Nice rare beast. Glad to see it on here

 

[Warhorse]

That looks mint! Bought those tires for the wife´s bike, they do make sense for the terrain most retro bikes will see. Surprisingly comfy and grippy. Also: 39cm bars, what were we thinking back then?! Nice swap, the new ones look like ti?

This one is mostly serving as a fast fun, around town ride. Though the more I ride it I do want to go do some trails with it… it’s a blast!
I’ve been led to believe these bars are titanium Titec Flat Tracker bars, I think they’re an excellent shape and would snag another pair for sure if I could find them!
Thanks for all the kind words regarding the bike everyone, I feel pretty luckily to have found it!