84 Andy Powell Early Overbury's MTB

[The History Man]

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Betterer? Shed bits look the part I think. This will be my glass slipper. I WILL make it fit!

 

[DrJo]

Re: 82? Andy Powell Early Overbury's Crossfell type MTB

I've got a set of Takagi Tourney's, 1983 don't you know.....

 

[The History Man]

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Hi jo. Is that an offer? Bars? Cranks?

 

[Si_33]

Re: 82? Andy Powell Early Overbury's Crossfell type MTB

Lovely steed THM - great score

 

[The History Man]

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Had some time today after walking the dogs. Mrs HM was off doing shopping for Mrs HM type things like handbags, 'tops' (she always comes back with new 'tops') and rear subframe bushes for the Xtrail etc.

Pimped the zaskar and gave this some new cables while swapping the original levers across. A light clean and done for now I think.

Turned out OK. Could do with some nicer tyres but not going all 'must be period gum wall smoke dart crusty canvas showing good for garage queen' nonsense. I have some Splashbacks but would that be a strap too far?

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: 82? Andy Powell Early Overbury's Crossfell type MTB

looking good.

IF it were mine, I would replace the spokes and fit some nice modern lightweight tyres.

With lighter wheels it would feel a lot more nimble

 

[doctor-bond]

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What a great find! and all of a piece. Not many A.P. - badged ones around. Enjoy.

 

[The History Man]

Re: 83 Andy Powell Early Overbury's MTB

Thanks.

So guys. Modern non offensive lightly treaded lightly weighted tyres that would suit this?

Any suggestions.

Making enquiries re getting the wheels rebuilt.

 

[cce]

Re: 83 Andy Powell Early Overbury's MTB

Splashbacks?

 

[The History Man]

Re: 83 Andy Powell Early Overbury's MTB

Got some here. I'm looking at them thinking they're a bit naff. Anybody got any pics of them fitted to something nice?