Not exactly original.....but at least its rideable now. I'll be swapping some original parts over bit by bit. Hopefully will be riding it to work Monday.....6 miles along the towpath....unfortunately a fair stretch uphill.....probably be the first time the gears have had a proper working. Fitted...
For now I've fit a spare bar I had in the shed with a new stem. So far, I've fitted new handlebars, stem, gear shifters, cables, brake pads, saddle, and new inner tubes and tyres to fit tomorrow. Hopefully actually get to ride it soon :-)
I've done some searching, and it seems it originally came with the Scott AT-2 bars....seem to be cow horn style....I'll probably fit a Scott stem and try and get some bars to suit.....go back to the original look.
I just picked up my new bike.
It needs some work, but overall it looks in pretty good nick.
The cable/shifter to the rear chainset doesn't seem to be working, and the front needs adjusting.
No rust, no cracks I can find, just needs a strip down, clean up and refit/replacement of parts.
I'll...
Yes that's the one. I'm planning on stripping/cleaning/servicing it all. Plus maybe fit some new forks...it'll only be used along a canal tow path....nothing too strenuous.
I'd rather spend some time and money getting an old but decent bike up together, than buy a Halfords type bike....which...
Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum....and riding in general....its been a good 3 or 4 years since I last had a bike.
Anyway, recently I've been looking to start riding again....looked round Halfords etc....but not overly impressed with the quality of their lower priced bikes.
Today while on...