Hi Guys,
Our family future plans are really gaining momentum right now (big chance we are leaving the Netherlands this year) and a lot of my bike parts are for sale.
Though, I still want to build something now and then. Fixing and greasing hub gears, and bearings while listing to some music is still a great way to relax in these busy times.
Alright, my build thoughts:
I still have a 58cm, 1994, "Gary Fisher Marlin" retro mountainbike frame lying about. The frame is a bit rusty and dirty but still in a usable state. (pictures below).
Now I found some very strong 26" "cargo city bike" wheels with Nexus 3 gears, 13g stainless steel spokes and rollerbrakes for not much money. They look a bit rough, but no rust/oxidation problems whatsoever.
They are aluminum grey with grey sst spokes.
My thoughts:
First:
I almost have all parts lying around to build this frame with the wheelset. But:
The parts (seatpost, handlebars, stem) are black, and I was hoping to build a oldschool/retro klunker with polished or chrome parts.
Is it a lot of work to get this paint off? How will it look?
Other option: Sell these parts and buy new/used parts.
Second:
The Gary Fisher frame is quite rough, but in good technical condition.
I don't know how rare such a frame is, I know Gary Fisher was (among many others) one of the first mountainbikers/klunker riders.
So repainting it with a can seems a bit ungrateful or something...
I can clean it and put some clear coat on the bike...
The tabs on the top tube are removed with an angle grinder a while ago as wel...
Third: The plans:
Assemble a nice singletrack mountainbike!
Build this frame up with following part ideas:
Thanks for ideas/comments or just having a look!
Our family future plans are really gaining momentum right now (big chance we are leaving the Netherlands this year) and a lot of my bike parts are for sale.
Though, I still want to build something now and then. Fixing and greasing hub gears, and bearings while listing to some music is still a great way to relax in these busy times.
Alright, my build thoughts:
I still have a 58cm, 1994, "Gary Fisher Marlin" retro mountainbike frame lying about. The frame is a bit rusty and dirty but still in a usable state. (pictures below).
Now I found some very strong 26" "cargo city bike" wheels with Nexus 3 gears, 13g stainless steel spokes and rollerbrakes for not much money. They look a bit rough, but no rust/oxidation problems whatsoever.
They are aluminum grey with grey sst spokes.
My thoughts:
First:
I almost have all parts lying around to build this frame with the wheelset. But:
The parts (seatpost, handlebars, stem) are black, and I was hoping to build a oldschool/retro klunker with polished or chrome parts.
Is it a lot of work to get this paint off? How will it look?
Other option: Sell these parts and buy new/used parts.
Second:
The Gary Fisher frame is quite rough, but in good technical condition.
I don't know how rare such a frame is, I know Gary Fisher was (among many others) one of the first mountainbikers/klunker riders.
So repainting it with a can seems a bit ungrateful or something...
I can clean it and put some clear coat on the bike...
The tabs on the top tube are removed with an angle grinder a while ago as wel...
Third: The plans:
Assemble a nice singletrack mountainbike!
Build this frame up with following part ideas:
- Nexus 3 wheelset with rollerbrakes (clean the hubs, new bearings + grease).
- 26x2.25" or 26x2.3" mountainbike tires, or retro 2.125" tires.
- Riser bars or klunker bars. Chrome/aluminum grey colour.
- Chain tensioner to tension the chain. (Sturmey Archer).
- Sturmey Archer shifter compatible with the nexus 3 hub.
- Use a front fork suitable for the nexus rollerbrake (I happen to have a nice and tough fork for the job)
Thanks for ideas/comments or just having a look!