1991 Alpinestars Al-Mega DX - FINISHED! Pages 7-9

Re: 91 Al-Mega DX project

Dilemma time....

I'm fitting a black USE seat post, but I've got a silver A-tac stem which I'm either going to pair with a neon yellow or hot pink Answer Taperlite bar (I have both) so I'll see which one looks better when the frame comes back.

What I haven't got yet is a seat collar or headset.

The original seat collar was a stainless steel affair, but not sure I have my original. The one that came with this frame is a horrible and heavy black Scott q/r one. So I was thinking of buying a silver aluminium Hope seat collar which I can also get in any other colour, and possibly a new silver Chris King Aheadset, again, also available in any colour.

What colour you think would go better for the seat collar and headset: silver or black? And have both the same? Or go silver front end (fork crown, headset and stem all silver) and black seat collar & post?

I'm at a loss to visualise any of the possible setups despite searching Google images for other Al-Mega builds so appreciate opinions & advice. What I really can't envisage is trying to swap my silver A-tac for black, or even painting/anodising it :/

Cheers. :)
 
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I have a silver USE seat post with purple clamp parts and Chris King Silver 1 1/8" ahead set coming up for sale soon if any good?
 
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Thanks Tim.
Yeah I've been tempted by your seatpost since you sent me pics. It just means MORE spending and on a part that I don't need other than just for aesthetic reasons if I decide not to use mine. And the spend is way out of control already :( But I'm always thinking...!

What's the headset like?
 
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Headsets is in lovely condition, currently on my Zaskar project. Let me know if interested.
 
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Minifreak":1z7hoolb said:
Headsets is in lovely condition, currently on my Zaskar project. Let me know if interested.

Thanks. Been mulling this over in between previous posts and I think I'll pass and splash out on a new one. £100+ on a headset that won't get ridden much seems extortionate, but it's a decision that doesn't need to be made for a while yet, whereas buying old stuff, even good condition, is often a one-time-only opportunity and my build budget has already borrowed from my other funds this month!!

Plus I can still deliberate on colours...
 
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No rush, I'm on my hols for two weeks so if you do change your mind it'll be there and for a lot less ;)
 
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Get more pics of parts as you go on please Regan
 
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Tc":2745npxy said:
Get more pics of parts as you go on please Regan

Sort of read my mind Tony, I was thinking whether to do this the other day! So seeing as you asked, I'll try take some pics tomorrow to post up. I've amassed a fair few bits n bobs but still not 100% on what's going on the bike, what I'll potentially keep for spare or "just in case" and what I might sell on.
I spoke to Mark at Argos last week and asked if he can weld a late 91 / 92-style gusset/bracket onto the headtube to provide some extra support to the frame, so fingers crossed they can do it and that it'll hold up for a fair few rides in future. I really can't wait to get it back and built up...
Watch this space!
 
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regan_ev":38ifxzlz said:
Tc":38ifxzlz said:
Get more pics of parts as you go on please Regan

Sort of read my mind Tony, I was thinking whether to do this the other day! So seeing as you asked, I'll try take some pics tomorrow to post up. I've amassed a fair few bits n bobs but still not 100% on what's going on the bike, what I'll potentially keep for spare or "just in case" and what I might sell on.
I spoke to Mark at Argos last week and asked if he can weld a late 91 / 92-style gusset/bracket onto the headtube to provide some extra support to the frame, so fingers crossed they can do it and that it'll hold up for a fair few rides in future. I really can't wait to get it back and built up...
Watch this space!

Good shout with Argos mate
 
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