boy"O"boy's 1989 Serotta Off-road Pro-flex prototype
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I can spot 6 differences:
Cristian-T
Retro Guru
outstanding stuff !!
27motorhead
Old School Grand Master
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The forks on the production run bike (based on my memory of reading the build thread) are actually from a Slingshot (still True Temper steel) but lack the tapered legs and have quite a pronounced diagonal* cut leading to the dropout. *Forgot what the proper term is - it's late and I should be in bed!
@JCS Good start! @27motorhead is right in the fact that the forks on #54 are from a Slingshot so technically they are not original spec and shouldn't really be included in the frame vs prototype comparison. They do look like a factory upgrade with their better tyre clearance though.
There's 2 more to spot from the comparison pics....some of the other details are so small you can't see them in the pics.
@Cristian-T Glad you like it! - it's come a long way from this time last year!
So nearly there! I've been thwarted by the LH STi shifter being broken and have not been able to cable up the front mech. I haven't really noticed it up until now, but the shifters are actually too new for this to be period correct. I need to source myself a pair of Shimano XT MO-95 shifters in working order to finish up now.
I have managed to create the rubber cap that stops the mud and grit going up inside the swing arm opening. A simple solution really....source some rubber feet for a chair from eBay in the correct diameter......then cut down to suit. Easy.
Hole access to the Allen key bolt that connects the swing arm and elastomer to the frame.
Cut down using broom handle to hold in place.
Couple of attempts to get the sizing right.
The finished item. Looks the part.
Front mech held in place with a prosecco cork!
Note one of the differences between the prototype and Serotta production.....no ring holding the gear cable outer in place, just a rest for the cable instead.
Final update once shifters are sourced.
Cheers all
boy"O"boy
