Retro bikes with a new school twist,

[Skeelsie]

I'll have a go, budget simply didn't allow full period parts so I've just hinted towards age. To replicate the original spatter paint and decals would have been nigh on impossible then try finding a Suntour XCD groupset and Joe Murray Maximum and Reaction tyres.

Wheelset, frame and forks date from 1990 most other parts from 93/94. The crank, dérailleurs and pedals are from modern ranges.


Everything is like brand new and just a bit lighter than it was out of the factory.

 

[perry]

I like that ^

Did you do the stickers yourself ?

 

[longun]

id love some if you do

 

[Skeelsie]

Yep diy decals, fairly high res inkjet onto vinyl and then clear coat over the top.

Much fun doing them.

 

[perry]

Screw retro convention , my 94 cindercone doesn't even have proper bars

yes longun s&m bars , the smallest cruiser bars with 5" rise ( and that lovely slam sweep ( mmm slam bars )) ; I had to get them ordered into the country on special order as nobody brings them over . I guess I should have taken the pics a day the seatpost wasn't broken . It will soon be straight satin black as I'm finding the rasta splatter a tad too garish , especially with the polished parts .

 

[Skeelsie]

Decals can be found in my Gallery if you want to have a look.

Print them to A4 page scaling on Vinyl and clear coat over.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/mai ... emId=68235

 

[rosstheboss]

I put the pic of my Stumpy up at work so didn't really get a chance to explain it - basically the forks that were on it - Judy T2s were beyond flexy, they were bloody dangerous!!!! I think I could probably blame a couple of crashs on them! The Mavericks were cheap on ebay and having read some reviews, decided to get them. I can honestly say they are some of the best forks I've ever ridden. The frame rides lovely, I don't have a problem with any other part of the bike (apart from not being able to buy amberwall tyres any more!)but suspension is one area where I personally think modern poops on retro from a great height, but at the same time I don't like bikes with bendy down tubes!

P.s. liking those two Konas!

 

[kaiser]

Screw retro convention , my 94 cindercone doesn't even have proper bars

yes longun s&m bars , the smallest cruiser bars with 5" rise ( and that lovely slam sweep ( mmm slam bars )) ; I had to get them ordered into the country on special order as nobody brings them over . I guess I should have taken the pics a day the seatpost wasn't broken . It will soon be straight satin black as I'm finding the rasta splatter a tad too garish , especially with the polished parts .

Finally get to see it nice work percy

 

[sinnett177]

Wonder how these bikes would be received on IVMTB

Retrobike, if it's old school (with a twist) it's in!

 

[Easy_Rider]

Screw retro convention , my 94 cindercone doesn't even have proper bars

yes longun s&m bars , the smallest cruiser bars with 5" rise ( and that lovely slam sweep ( mmm slam bars )) ; I had to get them ordered into the country on special order as nobody brings them over . I guess I should have taken the pics a day the seatpost wasn't broken . It will soon be straight satin black as I'm finding the rasta splatter a tad too garish , especially with the polished parts .

I like that a lot