1990 FUCHS MTB

[JRGSXR]

Well it’s been a year since I “finished” the Fuchs. During which time I’ve had many great days out on it. I’ve also been collecting the few parts that I wanted to swap out. I’ve picked up a set of xlite Xpert bars, xlite brake bolts/caps in ano blue, a new binder bolt for the seat post and an Easton seat post. I’ll post a pic once they are all fitted, not sure it will make much difference to the appearance, but in my head I’ll have improved it . Only one job left…… I need to source a nice set of period pedals. Should have bought them last year the prices seem to have rocketed!!!

 

[JRGSXR]

Here’s the before pic taken last year.

 

[JRGSXR]

Pedals sourced! Set of m731s on the way. Should fit in nicely . Next pic will be of “finished” bike .

 

[JRGSXR]

Well…… all parts fitted now with one exception. The 26.8 seat post I purchased ages ago isn’t 26.8 . Bought and stashed away, should have checked it. I’ll not make that mistake again. So the hunt is back on for a suitable post.

 

[JRGSXR]

Well it’s been a while but it’s finally done! (For now ). Hope you like the pics. Updated build spec on previous page.

 

[prezza]

Love the build but as you have gone for a black post I’d maybe like to have seen a black stem?
Kinda collar matches cuffs affair?
Or go silver post?

Lovely tho mate! Good effort

 

[JRGSXR]

Thanks Prezza, for some reason a silver post was never on the cards. Black just seemed right to me. I’ve got a black stem though so might give it a go and see how it looks? I get what you mean about matching collar and cuffs. Although I like the silver cap in the middle of the bars. Maybe a black stem with silver cap would be a good compromise?

 

[prezza]

Yeah mate, keep the cap as may tie it all in. My Planet X XLS cyclocross bike has just that (silver clamp on black stem) and it looks really nice and breaks up the rest of a black carbon bike.
Be nice to see it swapped and we’ll all decide

 

[JRGSXR]

Looks like I’m gonna need to source one. My stems are all silver or all black.

 

[prezza]

Give the all black a try first then