GT Ritcher 8.0 1993 Build

[mtbkez]

Came Across this bike not knowing very much about it. That soon changed seemed to grab a fair bit of attention. Apparently quite a rare sight these days so thought I would start a thread up to gain a little more info and so some progress on the build to date photo attached was as I acquired it

 

[mtbkez]

Totally stripped surprisingly in pretty good shape once all the decals are removed it will be ready for the next stage in the resto media blasted and paint

 

[kingoffootball]

It's 1993. The Richter 8.0 was only made in 1992 and 1993 - with plenty of differences between the years.

I love mine and prefer it to the similar Corrado frame which was all True Temper tubing, rather than the Tange Prestige Concept used for the Richter 8.0

I would have liked photos of the decals before they were removed in case I decide to get repros made for mine

 

[mtbkez]

It's 1993. The Richter 8.0 was only made in 1992 and 1993 - with plenty of differences between the years.

I love mine and prefer it to the similar Corrado frame which was all True Temper tubing, rather than the Tange Prestige Concept used for the Richter 8.0

I would have liked photos of the decals before they were removed in case I decide to get repros made for mine

Will edit thanks for the info yes I did take some photos before I removed the decals will post up for you

 

[mtbkez]

Totally removed the top coat with a mild abrasive bead no more rust spots or spiders in the paint did cross my mind for a second to clear coat it but I no it wouldn’t last so on with the epox prime coat

 

[kingoffootball]

I'm looking forward to seeing how you choose to build this up. Are those rigid forks destined for this or do you have something else in mind?

 

[mtbkez]

I was going to go the suspension with but with a Lack of fairly priced retro suspension forks to suit the build I thought I would go the reliable ridged fork route they are from a gt wanted some salsa ridged forks but there big money

 

[mtbkez]

Forks painted frame decals and frame next

 

[mtbkez]

a busy weekend but definitely worth the prep to get the result I was looking for chuffed with how the decals look look to now to plan the build

 

[kingoffootball]

Any further progress with getting this built up?

Did I ask you what size seat post it came with?