Recent content by Proto2000

After comments, I did a thorough look at the frame/fork and have determined that the only bubbled paint is on the fork at the right side uni area. The frame is mostly very minor surface rust due to paint wear and tear and nothing I would consider harmful. With that, I may have the frame and fork...

I'm 5'8" and I don't ride any more, age n health has me limited to builds only. It looks good at that height so where it sits.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/members/retro_roy.7690/ Did the deed. Tires are on the bike now and I think look great. Just needed a little push from a member or two.

I think I will add the amber walls I have stashed away, NOS pre Panaracer Smoke n Dart Classics.

Had a little time yesterday to get some work in on the build. I found a set of Deer Head shifters and a rear derailleur on eBay from one seller so prices were good, only bidder so now mine. I may keep the Suntour shifters on here if the Deer Head are too ratty.

Thanks. I think I will keep the paint but did swap out the brakes, levers and shifters to M700 brakes/levers/front derailleur and Suntour shifters. The BB bearings I swapped in new ones for the guy who owned the bike before I bought it so already installed, one less thing to do. Looking for a...

I bought this from a friend for a good price a few days ago. The paint is really rough and some rust overall but nothing that looks damaging to the frame/fork. I know many say it's only original once but looking at it like this makes me want to strip and refinish it, on the fence with that. It...

Laced up the front wheel last night/this morning. Went with a wide rim to run fat tires on the bike for a bit of cushion. New old stock 36h x 2, rear is waiting for a hub that may be very hard to find at a decent price but I have stand in's until then.

I have refurbished a set of M900 cranks for the bike. I had polished them but not to the extent I would normally due to the dings on the drive side. I then sprayed Dupli Color extreme clear pearl to try to match M900 bits, came out ok but not spot on. Waiting for a front derailleur from a friend...

I will if I can find or have some stashed away that I have not found yet. I had the headset set aside for my Mojo but it has a Grease Guard installed so that will stay. I have a lead on a fork local so trying to barter with the guy now.

A few pieces rolled in today. I think all will get where I'm going with the build. If anyone has a P2 fork with 7.25 to 7.5 inch steer tube I will purchase. Rarity makes them inaccessible so I'm open to pay if you have one stashed away. Must be threaded and in decent condition.

Some progress on this build but not 100% era correct. Specifically the fork. I bought this with no intention of putting it on the frame but after a rebuild including new elastomers/seals from Suspension Fork Parts, I had to try it. I do like that it's a close match on the colors on the frame and...

This one I think is 96 or 97, forgot I had it. Was in the back of the pile of other bikes.

Here is a fairly nice condition unit in mostly stock condition. Might be expensive to ship if you are in UK or Euro. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-minty-1995-japanese-steel/7884271305.html

Heres one I've had for way too long. I bought it as a complete bike but it didn't have all of the parts that were stock or close to that. I stripped it down, prepped it for a rebuild and swapped in a set of all similar color add on's, cable stops seat post clamp. Been waiting for a stem and P2...