Mr. 4-Speed
Old School Hero
Re: 91 Al-Mega DX project
Yep that's the one!
thanks!
Yep that's the one!
thanks!
1991 Alpinestars Al-Mega DX - FINISHED! Pages 7-9
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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.
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.
Re: 91 Al-Mega DX project
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?
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?
Re: 91 Al-Mega DX project
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...
Minifreak":1z7hoolb said:
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...
Re: 91 Al-Mega DX project
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!
Tc":2745npxy said:
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!
