PACE RC100 Rebuild Help!!! Desperate!!

[dmj]

The Pace RC100 frame and bits have gone into the bike shop and I desperately need help advice sourcing:

1) a push fit bottom bracket and spindle to fit the RC100. Modern or retro anything will do as long as I can attach the Bullseye crank arms on a spindle.

2) metal band used to hold the front mech on the very early RC100s. I know long shot but worth asking or else gotta get one made.

Oh and lastly what were the original tires and grips fitted to an early RC100? Anyone know where I can source to finish the build???

Any help appreciated.

 

[pete_mcc]

Bullseye cranks have a built in spindle so you'll need bearings to fit that. Problem is that bullseye spindles are imperial (22.2mm) but the Pace shell is metric. You'll need a specialist bearing company or the second option is to have someone clever turn the Bullseye spindle down to a 22mm - that'll make bearing sourcing much easier.

Tyrewise Pace changed a few times, but Specialized Ground Control and Control Extreme were one combo as were Ritchey Megabite tyres.

Grips were Grab-on Mtn2

 

[theredchili]

I've been looking for a similar BB for an early Fat Chance.I have discovered you can get a modern replacement for about £14 , with a square taper , have seen them I'm quite a few sites, Charlie the bike monger .com is one that springs to mind
As for your other questions , I can't help , I was more of a RC200 man myself ! Happy hunting

 

[pete_mcc]

I've been looking for a similar BB for an early Fat Chance.I have discovered you can get a modern replacement for about £14 , with a square taper ,

Sadly can't be used with Bullseyes.

Here's one I made earlier:

 

[feetabix]

I've been looking for a similar BB for an early Fat Chance.I have discovered you can get a modern replacement for about £14 , with a square taper ,

Sadly can't be used with Bullseyes.

Here's one I made earlier:

that is stunning pete!.... :shock:

 

[RobMac]

"Oh and lastly what were the original tires and grips fitted to an early RC100? Anyone know where I can source to finish the build???"

Like its been said, Specialised Ground Control 'S' 26 x 1.95. Grips Grab-On MTN 2.


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[pete_mcc]

that is stunning pete!.... :shock:

Cheers fella, its my favourite by a country mile.

 

[biglev]

pace used to carry stock of that bb bearing (2006 last time i got one).

 

[JeRkY]

I'll reply to this later but I may be able to help.

 

[dmj]

Hi all

I appreciate everyone's response. Sounds like I've got a bit of a problem with the bottom bracket!! Jerky I'll PM you.

Anybody any ideas on the front mech band?