1989 Fisher Mt Tam TET

[retrobikeguy]

So the new bearings came, some 17mm collars, and some 38mm circlips.



Plan was to try and use a hope axel I have...

Bearings fitted good onto both axel and frame but after trying it in the frame the axel shoulders are a tad too wide so bearings were over the circlip groove, overshot on one side by about 2mm .... It was worth a try.





Looks like I will be needing a different axel, the backup plan of using collars I ordered will probably come into play,

After checking the circlips I ordered to see if they fit.... They didn't, because they sent 41mm ijots

Ah well, whole lot was about £20 so that's not too bad.

 

[pw_pw_la]

This is looking amazing already mate!

Decals are perfect against the paint.

Can't wait to see it with parts bolted on!

 

[retrobikeguy]

In fact I may have a Fisher axle somewhere that I pulled out a 1990 HKII. Suspect is 122mm as was running a DX chainset.

Don't suppose you would let that go..... Would you? Would also need to know what size the raised bit is shoulder to shoulder?

 

[gtturbo]

Don't suppose you would let that go..... Would you? Would also need to know what size the raised bit is shoulder to shoulder?

Sure. Let me dig it out tomorrow and I will pm you once I've confirmed the measurement.

 

[HK-II]

Loving this! My understanding is that 88's also have a U-Brake under the chain stays?

My image library pulls up this Mt Tam which the front half appears to be a similar finish with the hint of metallic sparkle, I always thought this was an 89 (logo and seat stay canti's) but colour suggests 88 (Dark Blue / Light Blue)

Have dug out my spec sheet. Mt Tam Classic is a 1" headtube, (as was that years Procaliber and Competition) available in Blue/Black or Yellow/Green with XT-II. The Mt Tam was indeed evolution and suntour equipped in Plum / Blue Black.

Looking forward to watching your progress.

 

[retrobikeguy]

So..........

The terrible build thread considering all the build up but here she is.

Now wearing a deore XT groupset with lovely 4 finger levers and biopace chainrings.

I do hope it's acceptable to you all

 

[retrobikeguy]

More.....

 

[pw_pw_la]

Spot on that!

 

[Old Fisher]

Just love Fisher styling

 

[Prodigal Son]

I like that bike.