Recent content by Proto2000

Funny to me, I was cleaning the parts I pulled from the bike n found that these were on it, not common. I had given the guy I bought the bike a black Deer Head shifter because super rare and he wanted it. Well, I should have held on to that. He got the shifter and I got the brakes. I'm tempted...

Same as the 86, 16.5" center of drop outs to back of seat tube.

I'll check in the am. My guess is same as the 86.

Sure thing. Center of BB to top of seat tube is 19" Center of head tube to center of seat tube is 21". Stand over height is 29.5". BB is 11" to bottom from ground. Chain stays are 16.5" from seat tube to center of drop outs. No real accurate way to measure angles. Here is my 1984, very similar...

Finally rounded up the parts to finish this one. Rear wheel is M900 hub but 32h and not 36h like the front. I understand they are semi rare, I do have the 36h matching NOS rim so when one makes it my way, I can swap out. The other hard to find part is the bottom pull front M900 derailleur with...

All buttoned up less the pedals. Rear derailleur is well worn so need to find another in better condition and without that plate mechanism.

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...