Manta Race UPDATE, COLOR ADD

[rickpaulos]

To remove those shift lever bosses, cut parallel to the down tube, not perpendicular!

[streetpirate]

To remove those shift lever bosses, cut parallel to the down tube, not perpendicular!

remember emo kids, it's down the road, not across the street

[Bane]

Incorrect, with the old trek frames the braze-on is more then just the post. There is a curved flange that fits the shape of the down tube. They are also bonded to the frame and have a set screw let runs through the frame to the other tab. I wanted to save the both sides and the screw. The best way to do this was to make the cut I did. I will post pics later today of the whole part.

[Xcruiser]

Gotta love camel back schwinns!Love the idea of modern equipment and feel!

[kingfish254]

We need an Rock Lobster update!!
You get the hot rod Manta back page save tonight.

[Bane]

I wish I could say yes. I started off strong but as is custom life got in the way. Back on track now. Built the wheels this weekend and will post pics this week.

[raggedjim]

You have time! Get ta buildin', Rg

[Jake Sensi]

I couldn't have said it better myself!! IBJB!!!

[kingfish254]

The Freaky ***** are getting hungry for an update!!!!!!

[Bane]

Ok life has slowed a little so I had some time to spend in the garage. Installed the braze on for my cable stop and added a guide coat of primer. Most of this will be sanded away to smooth out a couple of rough spots. Built the wheels last week, sun rims with an American Classic rear hub and a Nuke Proof front. Remember the carbon it will be somewhere else on the bike. Also need to sand around the braze on to smooth the JB weld. Below is a couple of pics of some parts that will find there way on to the bike. Enjoy the pics more to come.

[kingfish254]

The ***** are pleased.
Welcome back!
Nice details. I like the cooling fins on the brakes and the perct arch of the frame.

[kingsting]

Ultegra, Nuke Proof, Mathauser... I'm seeing some neat goodies here...

[Bane]

Hanging on to old parts pays off sometimes

[Bane]

Thanks, That saddle has been on a couple of differnt bikes but not in a long time. I love it and could never let it go. Should be perfect for this bike. I decided tonight to make a crank change. These should fit the theme well.

[Bane]

So I added so color today. I couldn't think of a better color then "Nighthawk Black Pearl" for a hotrod.