1988 Muddy Fox Aluminum - NOW FINISHED PICS ON 4 & 5

[xxnick1975]

I picked this up of Robbo, from the for sale section. It arrived today.

 

[xxnick1975]

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Some photos

 

[xxnick1975]

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And some more

 

[xxnick1975]

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Its amazingly complete and original, MF branded tyres, grips, hubs, pedals, headset, bottom bracket, bars, stem and saddle!

But boy is it dirty!

Here is the catalogue scan and full spec

 

[xxnick1975]

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The plan for this one is for a complete tear down, clean and fettle then rebuild it back up. My friend is getting married on Saturday, his name is muddy, so he is getting this as his wedding present!

 

[xxnick1975]

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Here's where I got to by close of play tonight

 

[Robbo1987]

Re: 1988 Muddy Fox Aluminum

The plan for this one is for a complete tear down, clean and fettle then rebuild it back up. My friend is getting married on Saturday, his name is muddy, so he is getting this as his wedding present!

thats awesome, nice to know the old fox will bring some happiness, enjoy cleaning the dirty fecka!! lol

 

[xxnick1975]

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will have my work cut out to get it finished by the weekend, especially as tonight its World Cup watching :facepalm:

will aim for after the honeymoon, give him something to look forward to!

 

[spatuluk]

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I almost bought one of these a few weeks back, but.. Aluminum! I'm not very OCD usually, but that'd drive me bonkers! Would probably have to create new decals with an additional 'i'.

 

[xxnick1975]

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I almost bought one of these a few weeks back, but.. Aluminum! I'm not very OCD usually, but that'd drive me bonkers! Would probably have to create new decals with an additional 'i'.

Dont let that stop you. I'm very impressed by the quality of this bike, the frame and fork are really nice, the frame is made in Japan and was basically 20 years ahead of its time, the non shimano components are also all quality

quite fancy keeping hold myself, if only i hadn't promised it already (and too many others)

the other brilliant thing about the frame is.....no rust!