1990 FUCHS MTB

Re:

Thanks sjh, started off quite fast but progress has ground to a halt. Waiting for the last few parts is always the hardest bit of a build.
 
Re: Re:

JRGSXR":10ac4p3i said:
Thanks sjh, started off quite fast but progress has ground to a halt. Waiting for the last few parts is always the hardest bit of a build.

Sure is, but often the most rewarding
 
Re:

Hubs arrived, rear built yesterday. Front today. It’s a fiddly job but quite therapeutic.
 

Attachments

  • DFB388AA-1CCB-4A47-AA75-6D8B1B1AE07B.jpeg
    DFB388AA-1CCB-4A47-AA75-6D8B1B1AE07B.jpeg
    171.3 KB · Views: 678
  • D25D16F9-3D98-4CDF-BEB2-EDD376250BFB.jpeg
    D25D16F9-3D98-4CDF-BEB2-EDD376250BFB.jpeg
    182.2 KB · Views: 678
  • 35673C8B-94A8-454F-B9CA-8B95B240CB0D.jpeg
    35673C8B-94A8-454F-B9CA-8B95B240CB0D.jpeg
    177.3 KB · Views: 678
Re:

Wheels fitted, waiting on my xt front and rear mechs arriving and some more polishing to do. Other than that, I’ve got new grips and a new chain which I’ll fit after the mechs. Then weather permitting I’ll get a test ride.
 

Attachments

  • 5B6EF223-E757-4807-AF0B-DFA291ACB6C9.jpeg
    5B6EF223-E757-4807-AF0B-DFA291ACB6C9.jpeg
    167.9 KB · Views: 650
Re:

Front mech arrived today, only waiting on the rear now. Being the impatient man that I am, and given that the weather was great today. I decided to finish the build and have a wee shakedown ride. I’ll swap out the lx rear mech for the xt once it arrives. Only covered 2-3 miles but it rides great! I’m very happy. Hope you guys like it. Cheers J.
 

Attachments

  • E4AFF520-D157-4FCC-A039-CA3132A525E4.jpeg
    E4AFF520-D157-4FCC-A039-CA3132A525E4.jpeg
    289.1 KB · Views: 630
  • 5B3E8320-D2B7-45FF-9B26-4EECA4CBCCDA.jpeg
    5B3E8320-D2B7-45FF-9B26-4EECA4CBCCDA.jpeg
    265 KB · Views: 629
  • 77CFDB6B-9109-4EB6-A57B-9A28624C96EA.jpeg
    77CFDB6B-9109-4EB6-A57B-9A28624C96EA.jpeg
    249.3 KB · Views: 629
Re:

XT rear mech arrived, fitted and checked. Build finished for now, although I have seen a nice crankset on the bay. As you all know, the need to fiddle with a build never really goes away. Small items are easier to hide from the wife too, if another frame comes in the post I think she might just explode!
 

Attachments

  • ACC86EE3-1F94-4E80-8D15-33B2F0896A05.jpeg
    ACC86EE3-1F94-4E80-8D15-33B2F0896A05.jpeg
    947.5 KB · Views: 581
Re: 1990 FUCHS build, finished.

Looks nice. :)

That XT is for 8 speeds, you will find nice casettes in 8 speeds from sram, but not in 7 speed. 7 speeds modern casettes are in the low range (or go for a DH casette).

I have the same saddle and it is ... :( Only few rides, about 200km and this happens :evil:

That saddle is for show pourposes only. Poor quality :facepalm:
 

Attachments

  • 1.jpg
    1.jpg
    79.7 KB · Views: 573
Re:

Hi Madjh, I’ve got the 8 speed mech on 7 speed shifters. It works flawlessly. I’m fixed with the 7 speed cassette as the rear hub/frame is only a 130. Not sure I can fit an 8 speed in there. I’ve got five Flite Titanium saddles and they are all 20+yrs old. Some wear hear and there but they’ve held up pretty well. The one in the pic is dated 91, leather is perfect and logos still visible. I spend a lot of the time out the saddle though. It’s hilly around here. Im surprised your saddle has worn so quickly.
 
Re: 1990 FUCHS build, finished.

You have got the good Flite, mine is the new flite and it is different. So you will have no problems, in the 90s I owned one and was quite solid and good quality. Buy the new ones ... no.

If your rear wheel is for 7 speed, you cannot pass to 8 speed. You need to change the free wheel core to a 8-9-10 speed one. I think you will not have problems with the frame. I have done in the pass and now in a GT timberline. From 7 speed to 10 changing the rear wheel.
 
Re:

I couldn’t find a 130 hub that would take an 8 speed cassette. Found the matching set in 7 speed so built the wheels round those. I might change things in the future but just now I just ride it. It was meant to be a budget build. I blew the budget but only a little. I’ve already got my eye on a nice crankset for it (which I’ll have to hide from the wife!). If I start building wheels again I might need to seek alternative accommodation lol.
 
Back
Top