'93 Bike-tech Toyo ('96 Stevens 7.6.2. Comp, '91 Koga Terraliner Carbolite)

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So... I've sourced a second Bike-tech Toyo Multicross and the Stevens is history

 

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It definitely has some paint issues but structurally seems to be fine

 

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Solid Tange Infinity, no boutique 853 Reynolds

 

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But the reason I picked it is it's short 56 cm top tube and it's outstanding room for tires. I could easily fit 50 mm tires, these are just 44 mm Compass and because I'm a drop bars guy

 

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Luckily I've found an original Ritchey Kalloy post in 26.6, fitted was a too short 26.8 mm. Stem is a no name, maybe the same cheap Taiwanese "Zoom" like the drop bars I've bought. Headset is a Tange Aluminum cartridge, nothing wrong with it.

 

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I won't repaint the frame, just touch it up for the time being but it will get some new decals I'm still working on. I will also stick with the XT 770 V's and therefore already acquired some Tektro RL520 levers. So far so good

 

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My homemade decals have arrived. I'm already shaky only looking at them, hopefully I'm not messing things up

 

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So I've made a little "tool" to apply the stickers

and it starts to look like bike again

 

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So I've made a little "tool" to apply the stickers
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and it starts to look like bike again
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Looks great. Bikes look a bit empty without any decals.

I really like the 90s hybrids, but here it's hard to find larger frames or top models.
This thread was really nice read. Lots of nice bikes, thanks.

What happened to the Stevens? I was looking at one Stevens 7.6.2 going for auction not long ago.

 

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Thank you The frame is standing in the basement, no decision made yet, what I will do with it. I don't want to hoard too many bikes and will move over some of the parts to the bike-tech.