93 RockLobster (parts delivery)

[lowslowandold]

So I have been looking for a bit of older project to get stuck into and decided since I will be working Saturdays I decided that it will be my cycle day. So started looking for a frame to build and wanted something a bit different I had a budget in mind and brand as well and sure enough one popped and it turned up today





Plan is to go single front ring and 9 speed at the back keep it rigid and enjoy

 

[sho220]

Re: 93 RockLobster

Nice! Should make for a fun ride. What are your plans for the front to keep the chain from jumping off?

 

[lowslowandold]

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May have changed my mind already and go full 3x9

Going to be all black detailing

 

[tony gti-r]

Re: 93 RockLobster

Looking forward to updates, there's a few on the go now! Are you keeping the frame as is?



Tony....

 

[lowslowandold]

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Yes keeping the frame as is, gave its a good wash and polished it yesterday came up good, I may replace the decals (not sure where to get good quality ones) I may paint the front forks the same colour as they are currently black

Just need to start gathering parts

 

[tony gti-r]

Black fork will look good with the black components your fitting.

I started with that idea on mine but have strayed off onto the path of red anno now....!

As for decals speak to gil_m on here.



Tony....

 

[lowslowandold]

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Looking for a 1"steer diameter stem?

Been looking for a new stem for the rocklobster but can only find 11/8 stem, will these fit ok or are there shims?

 

[Wold Ranger]

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Shims work OK but not Aesthetically, I think this would be better with a nice threaded headset and one inch quill stem ,as it is an early cantilever version. I have a NOS black Odyssey with roller noodle in black if you needed?

 

[jpicard616]

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I have an old Rock Lobster quill stem in white that would look pretty cool on there.

 

[coomber]

Re: 93 RockLobster

Have one on the go too, mines at the back of the garage though awaiting a decision on build choices! Yours looks bigger than mine, is it a 20"?

Tony (above) has a great build if you are looking for inspiration, and another great build here

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=130031&hilit=rock+lobster

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=284284&hilit=rock+lobster

Makster has also built a few nice ones. Gil_m on here has decals.

Registering my interest in your build.