Hello fellow bike fans,
Seen in the pic below in the 08 "Intense" race frame that was included in one of the pile of bikes for parts
brought home a while ago.
Since then I force fit a bottom bracket in place, rescued some cranks and chain ring that had been thrown into a scrap bin,
picked out the best of the wheels and tires from the parts pile, found a chunk of thick wall aluminum tube for a seat post,
some useable pedals, seat and chain.
Also extended the steer tube 4 " for a more upright ride,
Then went for a test ride. And the bike is worth saving.
Wont be used for jumps, as I'm too old and broken to play so rough.
But fun to ride as a small cruiser, being light and nimble.
Will leave a single speed freewheel.
When a pic of a "new" Intense was posted that got me thinking how to clean up the bike
without spending a lot for "Sinz" components or such.
Things like red paint, not anodized parts.
So today I built up the first "new wheel". Now have new spokes and nipples. Using the "Suzue" hubs from my 1985 Redline build,
More pics tomorrow or Sunday after new wheels are fitted.
Seen in the pic below in the 08 "Intense" race frame that was included in one of the pile of bikes for parts
brought home a while ago.
Since then I force fit a bottom bracket in place, rescued some cranks and chain ring that had been thrown into a scrap bin,
picked out the best of the wheels and tires from the parts pile, found a chunk of thick wall aluminum tube for a seat post,
some useable pedals, seat and chain.
Also extended the steer tube 4 " for a more upright ride,
Then went for a test ride. And the bike is worth saving.
Wont be used for jumps, as I'm too old and broken to play so rough.
But fun to ride as a small cruiser, being light and nimble.
Will leave a single speed freewheel.
When a pic of a "new" Intense was posted that got me thinking how to clean up the bike
without spending a lot for "Sinz" components or such.
Things like red paint, not anodized parts.
So today I built up the first "new wheel". Now have new spokes and nipples. Using the "Suzue" hubs from my 1985 Redline build,
More pics tomorrow or Sunday after new wheels are fitted.