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I set out with high expectations to recreate a retro steel Gary Fisher I had back in the day. My hope was a 26” trail worthy bike that I could ride New England dirt roads, light trails and do some overnight distance riding. I wanted to ditch the suspension and add a rigid fork with the barnacles to carry gear (this is where “The Pickle” comes from). I also had hopes to put a 27.5” plus sized tire up front, but it’s really hard to find a non Boost 27.5 plus front wheel without spending some coin.
Overall, I was able to build what I intended in terms of finding good quality updated components at a cheap price and making it reliable yet keeping the 90’s steel ride quality. It rides great on dirt roads and even when loaded with a nights camping gear (plus beer) it can handle some easier singletrack.
The paint was my single most difficult part. I learned that heat, humidity and wind are not your friend. In the end, the design and final look matched my inspiration of a Yeungling beer can but had some application flaws. Not a deal breaker as this bike is meant to get scratched and dirty. As long as it hauls my butt, some camping gear and beer, then it’s a big success. Hope you like it!
Completed and test ridden!
original eBay add $25 plus shipping!
Here is the original build thread:
https://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/i...l-mtb-2x9-disc-conversion-mullet-bike.111280/
Overall, I was able to build what I intended in terms of finding good quality updated components at a cheap price and making it reliable yet keeping the 90’s steel ride quality. It rides great on dirt roads and even when loaded with a nights camping gear (plus beer) it can handle some easier singletrack.
The paint was my single most difficult part. I learned that heat, humidity and wind are not your friend. In the end, the design and final look matched my inspiration of a Yeungling beer can but had some application flaws. Not a deal breaker as this bike is meant to get scratched and dirty. As long as it hauls my butt, some camping gear and beer, then it’s a big success. Hope you like it!
![5FBE3B2F-2982-4A43-A192-B972E131EBDD.jpeg 5FBE3B2F-2982-4A43-A192-B972E131EBDD.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/136/136256-5FBE3B2F-2982-4A43-A192-B972E131EBDD.jpeg)
Completed and test ridden!
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![38BB30C5-B8CA-4B90-A663-BF0CE0F600E1.jpeg 38BB30C5-B8CA-4B90-A663-BF0CE0F600E1.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/136/136261-38BB30C5-B8CA-4B90-A663-BF0CE0F600E1.jpeg)
original eBay add $25 plus shipping!
![0AC7E142-BEF8-45C4-98C5-22596E406F92.jpeg 0AC7E142-BEF8-45C4-98C5-22596E406F92.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/136/136254-0AC7E142-BEF8-45C4-98C5-22596E406F92.jpeg)
Here is the original build thread:
https://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/i...l-mtb-2x9-disc-conversion-mullet-bike.111280/
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