1988 Paul Donohue Double-U

[raidan73]

Some kind of fade going on?

 

[Corduroyboy]

Some kind of fade going on?

That’s the plan. Haven’t painted one in about 25 years. Hope I’ve still got it in me!

 

[mk one]

Nice project, great how its got the forks with it, and i like the rear cable stop

 

[raidan73]

That’s the plan. Haven’t painted one in about 25 years. Hope I’ve still got it in me!

Looking forward to seeing your skills. No pressure

 

[Corduroyboy]

Frame down to the metal. It was a bit of a relief not to find any problems under that dodgy paint:

 

[Corduroyboy]

Reynolds dropouts at the rear:

 

[mk one]

Nothing quite like a bare fillet brazed frame

 

[retrobikeguy]

Frame down to the metal. It was a bit of a relief not to find any problems under that dodgy paint:View attachment 543804

Now doesnt that look pretty, Interested to see more of this as the process goes on.......

 

[Augustus]

Must be a hidden clue there....but I got nothing!
What 80's MTBs had dual U-brake/Rollercam mounts other than 84-87 Cannondales?
Cunninghams? Those frames are impossible to find.

Saracen made a few

 

[raidan73]

Saracen made a few

Love a double U Saracen

Also Brodie, Rocky Mountain, Fat, Mercian, McMahon, Salsa, Jamis,