BMiXte build

[GTHOtrod]

OK, let's turn this old mtb mixte into something a lot cooler.

Initial mock up process.
Starting with this cromo Apollo frame

Chop chop

Looking better already

Threw some parts at it for a test ride

 

[GTHOtrod]

Adding a gusset for some extra strength

 

[GTHOtrod]

Frame stripped and canti posts re fitted

 

[GTHOtrod]

Sander down and into primer.
Got a crazy retro colour scheme planned for this one

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Threw some parts at it for a test ride

Was there any noticeable weirdness from the rear triangle? Flexiness or something? Could it put down the power? Very intrigued by this, Ingola has been discussing, planning something like it for a while

 

[Kevin B]

Very clever design and great execution GTHotrod. You have a good eye for potential and the ability to carry it out.

 

[Starnger]

Love the clean original crankset!

 

[GTHOtrod]

Was there any noticeable weirdness from the rear triangle? Flexiness or something? Could it put down the power? Very intrigued by this, Ingola has been discussing, planning something like it for a while

Did not notice any movement at all, only added the brace to keep the seat tube safe when cruising with the seat up. Test ride was only too see the sizing was suitable, no torture testing at all hahaha.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Very clever design and great execution GTHotrod. You have a good eye for potential and the ability to carry it out.

Thanks dude, appreciate the feed back

 

[GTHOtrod]

Love the clean original crankset!

Going either 1x, or single speed. So saving that for another build. Nice SR 170mm set.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

that's slick. Nice job.

 

[Chuy]

Looks like a dirt jumper. I like it.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Colour test, 80s spec achieved