Earl Grey
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Well the downhill tires ended up being just a hair too big for the frame. The rear cleared but there was no room for error so I went with plan B...
These were one of my favorite tires back in the early 90's and I had this set on a single speed King Sting. A correct pair for the bike came along and the MegaBites have been hanging from the rafters ever since. These big munchy tires are a little smaller (2.1") but should still give the bike an aggressive look.
These were one of my favorite tires back in the early 90's and I had this set on a single speed King Sting. A correct pair for the bike came along and the MegaBites have been hanging from the rafters ever since. These big munchy tires are a little smaller (2.1") but should still give the bike an aggressive look.
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Love it!
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Added a stem from a 1983 Predator. I had an obsession with them a while back when they were still cheap. I bought every beater I could find and parted them out. I built a couple nice ones out of all the parts I had.
I used a similar stem on my BONINE bike.
I put the wheels on and drug it outside to get an idea what it was going to look like.
Starting to look like a bike...
While it was out, I stuck these S&M cruiser bars on. They were leftover from my BONINE build. They didn't look right on that bike but I think they'll be fine on this one..
I used a similar stem on my BONINE bike.
I put the wheels on and drug it outside to get an idea what it was going to look like.
Starting to look like a bike...
While it was out, I stuck these S&M cruiser bars on. They were leftover from my BONINE build. They didn't look right on that bike but I think they'll be fine on this one..
Let's throw a few more parts at this thing...
Shifting will be handled by this very early 6-speed XT thumbie.
Coupled with this early XT derailleur, SunRace claw adapter, and twisty-tooth freewheel...
How about some big brake levers to give it that classic bomber look and feel?
While we're on a roll, let's toss the crank, gold pedals, shift cable, and a Z-Chain on...
The disc caliper assembly tucks nicely into the frame..
Shifting will be handled by this very early 6-speed XT thumbie.
Coupled with this early XT derailleur, SunRace claw adapter, and twisty-tooth freewheel...
How about some big brake levers to give it that classic bomber look and feel?
While we're on a roll, let's toss the crank, gold pedals, shift cable, and a Z-Chain on...
The disc caliper assembly tucks nicely into the frame..
Now for a preview of tomorrow's show...
I need at least one vintage part for this bike just to keep from getting kicked off of these forums...
How about an early 50's B-66? Yes please!
I had a senior moment at a swap meet last fall and bought this bag of NOS Onza HO brake calipers. I was thinking of using them for the front. They look neat and have all kinds of adjustibility but I recall they had some issues. They may or may not make it...
I need at least one vintage part for this bike just to keep from getting kicked off of these forums...
How about an early 50's B-66? Yes please!
I had a senior moment at a swap meet last fall and bought this bag of NOS Onza HO brake calipers. I was thinking of using them for the front. They look neat and have all kinds of adjustibility but I recall they had some issues. They may or may not make it...
Looking awesome!
Luke.
So... As feared, the Onza brakes didn't want to cooperate... 
I couldn't get the pinch bolts tight enough to hold the pads in place so rather than risk messing them up, I put them back in the bag. I had this orphan set of Exage cantilever arms and went the easy route. Added a set of Kool Stop salmon pads for a little extra stopping power.
I couldn't get the pinch bolts tight enough to hold the pads in place so rather than risk messing them up, I put them back in the bag. I had this orphan set of Exage cantilever arms and went the easy route. Added a set of Kool Stop salmon pads for a little extra stopping power.
Liking this build....I want to do a "vintage mtb build" at some point as well...maybe this winter! Like your choices, Kool Stop salmon was a fav of mine racing back in the day. Ran the Ritchey Red Z-Max, super grippy! Looking forward to your additions down the way....So... As feared, the Onza brakes didn't want to cooperate...
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Really?! Thanks Kevin. I wish I had one of my "pre-1996" (definition of vintage mtb) race bikes still...but I'm always looking for a frame to build up. A couple of these bikes on here are making me antsy!
It is actually a MTB/BMX/Klunker build-off, so pretty much open for anything designed to go off-road...Really?! Thanks Kevin. I wish I had one of my "pre-1996" (definition of vintage mtb) race bikes still...but I'm always looking for a frame to build up. A couple of these bikes on here are making me antsy!
Luke.
It is actually a MTB/BMX/Klunker build-off, so pretty much open for anything designed to go off-road...
Luke.
I wanted to enter Earl Grey in this one but the deadline is still pretty far off. I still have lots of parts. I figure I'll have something else fun to work with by the time it gets going.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/in...x-mtb-bomber-klunker-build-off-jan-apr.88672/
So, after several other projects getting in the way and sucking up all my time, I managed to make this thing into something that resembles a bike... 
They layout is about perfect and the bike really rides nice. Probably doesn't need anything else but there are still a few tweaks I want to try...
More photos coming...
They layout is about perfect and the bike really rides nice. Probably doesn't need anything else but there are still a few tweaks I want to try...
More photos coming...
Looks cool!So, after several other projects getting in the way and sucking up all my time, I managed to make this thing into something that resembles a bike...
They layout is about perfect and the bike really rides nice. Probably doesn't need anything else but there are still a few tweaks I want to try...
More photos coming...
Luke.
Like it! Old school mtb vibe...love the skinwalls! Which tires are those? Panaracer...?....smokes...?
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Scroll on up there OddJob! Ritchey Megabite Zmax
Ahhhh yeeahhhhh....
I didn't know that "vintage mtb" was even a thing. I ride around on a 1988-ish mtb that we've owned since, oh, 1988-ish...and I thought it was just old.
...noodles, check out this group page on facebook, "The vintage mountain bike"...some cool stuff there.
