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Re: update on this build.. Although this bike has been put to one side , it will still be restored one day, but not using most of the parts mentioned earlier in this thread. I will be using a few more bits from campagnolo, and no bright colours will be used, just keeping it simple, ' black &...

Re: redfern1950s 1990 yeti fro Thought i should have ago again, I was supposed to restore this bike, but keep putting it off ! i love it in this condition , with its decals hanging off serious paint fade and rust issues.. means i can ride with no worries... "sorry its another yeti" :oops...

Re: new tyres came in the post today : Panaracer smoke & dart by redfern1950s, on Flickr

Hi again, I know what you mean about the old style gloves, ive got a pair of early 90's cannondale gloves some where, and the padding is pretty good in them.. Pearl izumi make some good gloves, but still the padding isnt as good as it used to be.. The grips on this yeti are old, and the...

Hi mate... :D love rigid. less to go wrong :D But its not all smooth stuff i do, bone shaking it may be, its the way i like it.. Picture below is in derbyshire, ( cave dale ) its a 40 mile round trip, with a bit of every thing, lots of rocks just waiting to hurt you :D Even better in the...

Hi Mike.. WOW ..., that trail looks gnarly ..., just perfect... And your bike..., very nice.. good too see in team color's ...,

Cheer's mate, glad you like. ive been wanting to get some proper shots for ages, sherwood pines makes a good back drop ..., so glad i didnt go local.. :)

Re: Ive been waiting to get some better photo's. As mentioned earlier on, the forks and stem will be changing, plus new wheels & tyres 1990 yeti ultimate by redfern1950s, on Flickr 1990 yeti ultimate by redfern1950s, on Flickr 1990 yeti ultimate by redfern1950s, on Flickr 1990 yeti...

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Re: Just found another old photo... This Photo was taken out side sharrocks cycleworld eccleston near chorley in 1990, and has got to be the oldest picture i have of it, soon after i changed the xt skewers for the black ringle cam twist skewers that are still fitted today... When i get chance...

Mate...., your funk looks good, i would leave it in 8)

Cheer's frank, Glad you like, its a pleasure to show them, its just a shame the bike models are in such bad condition.. I think i should have a go at making the bikes again... more vans.. the pick ups suspension can take the weight of a mug of coffee and still has travel. fimo vw split...

Re: Re: Cheer's joe, That seems such a long time ago, the bug freeze show i displayed them at must have been around 1997/8 ish :shock: I still have the 1950s style garage that i built to show them on, albeit a bit neglected and dusty.. my vw split screen models & display by...

Hi again... Cheer's, glad you like.. i went for as much detail as possible, the ambulance has nearly 800 separate parts and took 90 hours to make !

Cheer's mate.. Im surprised too, they where just slung inside an old lidded tub, and could so easily have been smashed..., I only ever did make the two above, i then decided to make models of VW camper vans... Looking back, i wish i had have gone the pub :D I know i shouldnt be posting...

Hi, Im not sure if this is the right section for this. Again, ive been going through my boxes of stash, some stuff i should have chucked, some im very glad i kept..., But amongst these recent finds are these : About 20 years ago i made these models, using a pliable plastic/clay like stuff...

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Re: Ive just been going through my boxes, and have found another old photo. this one was taken in the spring of 91.. Shows the home made shock boots pretty well... the 'cook bros' lizard decal on the top tube is also home made and covers a bad scratch :facepalm: Sorry its not the best...