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[TerryParadise]

My first ever entry! Go easy on me folks.

TerryParadise's 1998 Specialized Hardrock

Build post HERE

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'd shred the heck outta that one!

 

[hamster]

My Kona Kaboom - it's the second I've owned, the first being an 18" which was a touch too big. It's definitely the bike I ride most - especially in winter - being almost maintenance-free apart from chains and brake blocks. I've tried hard to put it in a jungle to match the graphics...

Build thread: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/kona-kaboom-yr-2000.443147/#post-3229812

 

[markoc]

Here goes.

1998 P7 - Retro British Kit Build SS

This is my 1997 date stamped, but 1998 model year Orange P7. In the next few posts I’ll put some commentary of the journey we've been on, and that has seen the completion of this incarnation. Spoiler alert: It isn’t period correct, it has a modern respray and decals - and it’s (yawn) another...

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My 1998 P7 British Kit SS

 

[hamster]

I've always wondered about singlespeeding my P7. It rides like a scalded cat and I bet yours is a bundle of laughs!

 

[markoc]

I've always wondered about singlespeeding my P7. It rides like a scalded cat and I bet yours is a bundle of laughs!

I think it really suits it - and it is great fun, one of the reasons I was happy to have it resprayed as it is definitely a keeper.

While the bike isn't a featherweight it really is quite light and it flies along. Short stem means its quite fun too, and with the new tyres it is so much more comfy.

 

[Imlach]

Here goes. Will add build thread in a bit.

My 1998 P7 British Kit SS

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That is gorgeous

 

[Kevhl]

Not much point adding this old beater as I’m probably voting for the P7 but…

Kevhls 1999 Sunn Xircuit parts bin ghetto engineering SS

 

[TerryParadise]

I'm into it.

 

[shedobits]

Shedobits 1999 Specialized M2 Stumpjumper, sorry still can't do links to the build thread.