1987 Muddy Fox Explorer - Resto/build

[wadsy]

I've recently completed this restoration / rebuild for Tom sfsr

He posted a thread asking for help with this project and kindly entrusted me to undertake this for him....
Recommendations for someone to restore my '87 Muddy Fox Explorer





Every component has been stripped down, cleaned, serviced, restored, polished etc

More details in spec below

Photos showing more of the process, work done etc...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Nt77mB5uCKwwrko77

Frame: 1987 Muddy Fox Explorer - full repaint and new decal set

Fork: Muddy Fox

Headset: Mori Epoch - Google it, interesting spring/bearing pre-load set-up
Stem: Muddy Fox original
Handlebar: Muddy Fox original with logos
Grips: Muddy Fox original

Brakes: Dia-compe
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Dia-compe
Brake Levers: Suntour "nos"

Shifters: Suntour "nos"
Front Derailleur: Suntour XC Sport
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC Sport
Derailleur Cables: Suntour Index "nos"

Cassette: Sunrace "nos" 6 speed
Chain: Shimano 6 speed

Cranks: Sugino - mirror polished and clear anodised
Crank Bolts: steel
Chainrings: Sugino - clean/polished
Chainring bolts: Sugino

Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN51
Pedals: VP

Rims: Araya - cleaned, brushed, vapour blasted and clear anodised + new decals
Hubs: Nissin - mirror polished + new decals
Nipples: brass
Spokes: stainless
Tyres: 1.95 Ritchey Z-max folding

Saddle: Muddy Fox original - cleaned, restored, treated
Seatpost: Strong - satin brushed
Seatpost Binder: Muddy Fox original

Many hours of work, and I'm very pleased to report that Tom is very happy with it


Cheers

 

[sinnerman]

oh lovely, top man.

 

[Carge]

I was lucky enough to see some of the work in progress - Wads' attention to detail is eye-watering.

@sfsr How about getting this stunner into this month's BOTM

 

[Mikey08]

I've had the privilege of seeing this in person and it truly is stunning. The work and attention to detail is second to none. Congrats Wadsy.

 

[sfsr]

I can confirm that I am very happy with the end result. Wadsy has exceeded my expectations.

 

[sfsr]

@sfsr How about getting this stunner into this month's BOTM

Thanks but as I'm not really a regular contributor to the forum I'd feel like a bit of fraud putting it forward for BOTM.

 

[sinnerman]

Thanks but as I'm not really a regular contributor to the forum I'd feel like a bit of fraud putting it forward for BOTM.

you have enough love for the bike to buy it, you sought expert help and advice to restore it, and with exceptional results. I think that says enough.

Its a BOTM contender for sure.

 

[Carge]

What he said

 

[focomat 1c]

Brilliant restoration ! Do you know the RAL colour of the frame ?

 

[L-Note]

looks amazing!