1991 Offroad Toad

[Imlach]

Also, what exquisite steel was used to create the Toad? I particularly like the ovalized downtube.

I think it may be Tange Prestige but don't quote me on that.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Started off in True Temper OX Ultra, at some later point switched to Prestige. Yes, spec'd with the Accu-Trax

 

[Imlach]

Please don't quote me on this but I believe it may have been Tange Prestige and originally kitted with an Accu Trax fork.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Tange Prestige

I think it's the Japanese tange Prestige.
From Japan.
In Asia.
Earth.

 

[grantoury]

Looking at the bike again, it is an absolute beauty. One of your finest, @KayOs

 

[KayOs]

Looking at the bike again, it is an absolute beauty. One of your finest, @KayOs

Yes it is, I'm looking forward to start working on it in the next days. Collecting parts is pretty much done.

 

[Prodigal Son]

I think it may be Tange Prestige but don't quote me on that.

Prestige concept, ultrastrong etc..

 

[KayOs]

In the last few weeks I had little time and some other projects but at the weekend I finally built a set of wheels.
I also found some more parts.

 

[KayOs]

I was finally able to dismantle the toad today. It was a sobering experience in parts. Fortunately, the seat post wasn't ceased nor were the pedals, which was reassuring, but I already knew that from the first test ride.

The bottom bracket was a different story, but here too a load of penetrating oil and a vice worked wonders in the end.
It looks worse than it is but I'll have to take a closer look after cleaning. In any case, it turns as smooth as butter, not a bit rough.

I ended up with a pile of pretty nice parts.

They all look quite good and a bit of cleaning should do the trick.

 

[Retro_Roy]

i agree. some nice bits there. what brakes are you using? a nice set of xtr cantis to match some of the other
parts would look good.