Hi there
Just become proud owner of what I'm reliably informed is a '98 Explosif. Thanks Ebay!
It's definitely been through the wars and I'm looking forward to restoring it to its former glory. Always wanted one, since the days I could 'only' afford a Fire Mountain back in the mid 90's (but ended up with a great deal on a Bontrager Privateer from Julie's Cycles in Leicester instead).
Anyway, I have a couple of questions and I'd be very grateful for any help, comments or suggestions from those more knowledgeable about such things:
* currently fitted with a pair of battered Bomber Z2's, I'm thinking of putting on some Project 2's instead. Just not sure what a to c length. The Bombers are around 435mm, but not sure how much sag they would have had originally? 440mm Project 2's would be perfect as they seem much easier to get hold of!
* the frame is in a very sorry state. I quite like the 'patina' of all the battle scars but there is some minor frame damage so I might see about getting it repaired and then get a respray at the same time. Bob Jackson in Leeds, are local but seem pricey. Any alternative suggestion? Also trying to source the decals - the sets on ebay don't match what's on the frame now, and I quite like the current colour scheme.
Well, thanks in advance for any comments.
Matt
Just become proud owner of what I'm reliably informed is a '98 Explosif. Thanks Ebay!
It's definitely been through the wars and I'm looking forward to restoring it to its former glory. Always wanted one, since the days I could 'only' afford a Fire Mountain back in the mid 90's (but ended up with a great deal on a Bontrager Privateer from Julie's Cycles in Leicester instead).
Anyway, I have a couple of questions and I'd be very grateful for any help, comments or suggestions from those more knowledgeable about such things:
* currently fitted with a pair of battered Bomber Z2's, I'm thinking of putting on some Project 2's instead. Just not sure what a to c length. The Bombers are around 435mm, but not sure how much sag they would have had originally? 440mm Project 2's would be perfect as they seem much easier to get hold of!
* the frame is in a very sorry state. I quite like the 'patina' of all the battle scars but there is some minor frame damage so I might see about getting it repaired and then get a respray at the same time. Bob Jackson in Leeds, are local but seem pricey. Any alternative suggestion? Also trying to source the decals - the sets on ebay don't match what's on the frame now, and I quite like the current colour scheme.
Well, thanks in advance for any comments.
Matt