Tioga disc drive pro wheel - restoration?

[wooly pluto]

Hi all,

I have just received my TIOGA disc drive pro wheel (bright one). It generally needs a restoration as the laminated layer is a bit worn and matt. Does any of you guys have any experiences with it - is it a good idea to remove the outer / inner covers (what would mean disasembling) and laminate it again? Any ideas?

Cheers,
Martin

 

[kingroon]

If it were me, I'd clean it [at most true it - carefully] and just ride it as is :twisted:

If you're after one for a "Garage Queen" then I'd look out for a second NOS one A couple have been built from scratch on here but I think servicing/dismantling the used ones would prove to be more trouble than they're worth.. But of course, that's just my opinion

 

[ridevintagemtb]

IIRC the laminate layer does nothing structurally, the webbing holds it all together, and the laminate just keeps things free of rocks and sticks.

 

[Pickle]

Looks fine to me.....at the end of the day its 10-15 yrs old

Be happy with the 'aged' look, and RIDE IT!

 

[JustKev]

I gave up trying to clean my clear DiscDrive Pro so bought a blue standard one as well

 

[wooly pluto]

Big thanks for replies and suggestions. I wished to make it shiny for a restored 1992 Attitude. I plan to paint and rebuilt the bike during this winter and though DiskDrive would be a nice period fit (especially as it has pink lettering matching the pink of horizon scheme). I have some time to think about it once again then.

Cheers,
Martin

 

[kingroon]

..a restored 1992 Attitude.

As a sign of Good Will you must post some photos

 

[mattbrown]

yours has a different design than my one, can anyone shed light on why they might have changed the design?

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38184

 

[wooly pluto]

OK, this is the view from the distance so it looks like new

 

[wooly pluto]

And here is a good reason to respray it
Original painting scheme will stay I hope...