1991 Gecko Genesis - from the trashcan to the ballroom

[felixdelrio]

In late 2017 Ken Beach of Gecko Cycles sold me the frame of his wife. Today I finished the project.

The whole story on the german VRC board (only in german-sorry): https://www.mtb-news.de/forum/t/a-gecko ... nd.860422/

 

[mk one]

looks stunning, looking forward to reading the story later.

Mark

 

[Prodigal Son]

Geometry seems perfect. That´s awesome on so many levels.

 

[shogun]

Magic! Looks like it's going to be super fun to ride.

 

[Hotwheels.]

Them brakes though!

 

[Prodigal Son]

Them brakes though!

Those are IRD brakes no?

 

[felixdelrio]

Them brakes though!

Those are IRD brakes no?

Yep, 1st gen IRD Switchbacks.

 

[Elev12k]

Without doubt a lot effort went into this, but this project is a success

 

[felixdelrio]

Without doubt a lot effort went into this, but this project is a success

Thx Mel!

 

[Splatter Paint]

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Gotta love a bit of splatter paint! Amazing job.