gerryattrick
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After many months with this in pieces I've finally finished it.
It's had a complete rebuild, respray and decals by Gil-m.
I've kept all the original black DX kit, and replaced the modern Acera rear mech with a DX and the modern Alivio chainset with a period XT.
I resprayed it a modern metallic grey with spray cans and am not happy with the hardness of the finish so have used helicopter tape for areas vulnerable to scratches such as seat & chain stays, fork and top tube.
I've been for a couple of rides on it and had forgotten how light it was - makes a good road bike. I've put semi-slicks on as it is unlikely to be used off-track.
The only problem now is the original Marin saddle - quite soft but not too comfortable.
I've included a pic of how it was - the pic makes the paintwork look better than it really was.
It's had a complete rebuild, respray and decals by Gil-m.
I've kept all the original black DX kit, and replaced the modern Acera rear mech with a DX and the modern Alivio chainset with a period XT.
I resprayed it a modern metallic grey with spray cans and am not happy with the hardness of the finish so have used helicopter tape for areas vulnerable to scratches such as seat & chain stays, fork and top tube.
I've been for a couple of rides on it and had forgotten how light it was - makes a good road bike. I've put semi-slicks on as it is unlikely to be used off-track.
The only problem now is the original Marin saddle - quite soft but not too comfortable.
I've included a pic of how it was - the pic makes the paintwork look better than it really was.