1992 Explosif

[Mr Panda]

Well this is the starting point, all for less than £60, not inc the wheels which I had already, but including XT rear mech and front brake lever.

Decals and forks are up for replacement and paint but the main frame isn't that bad. T-cut and some metallic black touch up called for I think........then we'll see where this takes us.....as if I haven't enough to do

One of the rear canti studs is broken so small repair needed there.

Now - anyone have an XT rear/left brake lever you want to sell me cheaply?

 

[kaiser]

nice price looking forward to the progress reports, ready for Arran?

 

[Mr Panda]

Arran pencilled in. Especially as i've just committed to giving The Tall Fellow a free frame :shock:

Explosif likely to be a slow progress, low budget sort of affair, which will be USED :twisted:

 

[Tad]

Re: 1992 Expolsif

Now - anyone have an XT rear/left brake lever you want to sell me cheaply?

I have a pair of 7-speed XT STIs. 30quid posted if you're interested, both have the rubber hoods that go over the cable adjusters with them too.

 

[jonnyboy666]

when you have finished this bike you will love it. i have one. bought it new, then sold it then got it back and raced it at mayhem 09. awsome machine.

 

[Mr Panda]

This thread is long overdue an update

Conversion to cable disc brake carried out by Steven Shand Cycles

Top tube cable stop :twisted:

Upper seat stay cable stop and canti boss removal :twisted:

Lower seat stay cable stop :twisted:

caliper mount and brace :twisted:

Rationale:

Like Explosifs.
Fed up with rim brakes.
Don't like hydraulics on a bicycle.

Next steps - build up to try it out and get it dirty. Short travel Pace RC35 forks, front disc equipped, then and only then, consider repaint options :mrgreen:

 

[tintin40]

WoW bargain buy. I like that colour explosive

 

[clunker]

Quality work from Mr Shand as always, look forward to the updates

 

[coomber]

This is interesting!

Liking it. My bro has a 2009 Fire Mountain with cable dics, think they are avids. Highly regarded in reviews and i've been erally impressed with them as well in use.

 

[clockworkgazz]

loving the work and cant wait to get a go- sorry for asking but what's a disc brake then is it a kind of magura?