4 Lockdown projects

[jimwise68]

Soooo being bored through lockdown I decided to sell some bikes and buy some new ones.

Ones that I liked BITD.

Some time was spent on eBay and on here and here are my 4 new additions.

First up was a very original 1992 Cannondale M1000.
All this needed was tyres and a new cassette.




Next was a 1997 Marin Mount Vision.
Had to put some XT bits back on it, still need a crank but that will happen at some point.




Then I saw a Klein Pulse Race frame for sale on here. Ok it's a Trek made Klein but to me it is still a lovely bike and it certainly rides very well.
This was made up of bits around the garage and a pair of forks sourced from eBay.




Finally a very battered Orange C16R was spotted on eBay. So fancied a chance at restoring it. Still needs some new tyres, but these will do for now. Also waiting for a new decal set to arrive, so photoshopped these in.




I have to say I am loving this lockdown. It's certainly keeping me busy.

 

[Paul R]

a fine selection

 

[Trialsmeister]

Lovely fella.

We're 2 for two on same model and year, with your Marin and 'dale.

No Kleins here and my p7 is a 96, so close on three!

Which do you prefer to ride? I'm probably saying P7, but the M1k is very close, would be ahead, if it were based solely on smooth runnings.

M

 

[jimwise68]

Cheers.

Nice choice of bikes your self

They all ride very differently.

The Dale is just light and fast. Very comfortable and sorted.
The Marin is like a glove, fits well and just feels right.
The Klein is solid and tight, shifts along on the road despite wearing knobblies. Imagine it is a bit of mile muncher with road tyres.
The Orange is very stable and long, also be a great mile muncher but just not as comfy as the Klein.