You've been...THUNDERSTRUCK! (Tinker Adroit completed)

[ridevintagemtb]

Wow... one of the ultimate projects. Looks amazing. :shock:

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

Awesome Kai. Awesome!

 

[trip]

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You´re gonna finish one of the nicest projects long ago!!

 

[Archangel]

"I was caught
In the middle of a railroad track (Thunder)
I looked 'round,
And I knew there was no turning back (Thunder)"

 

[Archangel]

"My mind raced
And I thought what could I do? (Thunder)
And I knew
There was no help, no help from you (Thunder)"

Check out rim for the UCI inspection number #332 straight from the '93 World Championship race!

Autoglym super waxes worked out great...

 

[Archangel]

"Sound of the drums
Beatin' in my heart
The thunder of guns!
Tore me apart
You've been - THUNDERSTRUCK!"

I thought this would be a long and difficult project but with some great luck I've managed to finish the bike that has been my "Holy Grail" for the last 15 years, actually ever since I saw it on an advert in the MBA magazine in 1993. Last fall I was lucky (or insane) enough to win this from eBay.
If you remember, I thought to build it up with XTR M900 and all the Klein parts like seatpost, cage, tyres, etc. But many of you insisted that I should build a "Tinker Juarez Team Replica" and luckily I took up the challenge.

And I think it came out great, even if I say so myself. I think the racing plate is the sugar on the top for the bike really...

But I couldn't have done this without the help from you guys! The ones "responsible" know who they are - THANKS BUDDIES!!!!!



PS. Now where could I get that Leader Gara Pro helmet so that I could get it painted in Team Storm colours to match the bike and my jersey ?!?

 

[cchris2lou]

Very nice Kai .

 

[Shamus]

I did know what to expect...but I´m still speechless! :shock:

That is just awesome!
That bike has also been mine all time favourite!

 

[Little Bob]

Respect - amazing attention to detail and superb sourcing of all the right bits.

Absolutely superb Kai.

 

[Martin]

As Klein fan I must admit this one isn't my thing like it's build up (too purple....).

But as a tinker project: Lovely buid, great job!!!