1991 Off Road Toad, #172

[rumpfy]

Here's another recently finished project that's been a long time coming. After a very lengthy search, I finally got my Toad. It's a (later) DeKerf made Off Road Toad, #172. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to ride it yet!
It's one of those bikes that started off looking like hell, but with the right parts and effort, ends up looking like a true classic mountain bike.

Again I'll let the photos tell the story.

Full photoshoot here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rumpfy/al ... 1504313813

Frame: Off Road Toad
Fork: AccuTrax
Rims: Mavic MA40
Hubs: Shimano M732 XT
Quick Release: Shimano XT
Tires: OnZa Porc/Panaracer Smoke
Pedals: Shimano XT M737
Crank: Cook Bros RSR
Chain: Sram
Rear Cogs: Shimano HG90 XT
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN71 XT
Front Derailleur: Shimano M735 XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano M735 XT
Shifters: Shimano M732 XT
Handlebars: Answer Hyperlite
Grips: ODI Tomac Attack
Stem: IRD
Headset: Chris King No Logo
Brake set: Shimano M734 XT
Brake levers: Shimano M733 XT
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Ti
Seat Post: IRD
Paint: Dark Green
Size: 20"
Serial #: 172
Place of Origin: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other: 25.5 lbs. Chris DeKerf built.

As found:

As sent:

After some quick clean up:

Final Product:

 

[felixdelrio]

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Very very nice, Eric!

 

[raidan73]

Great build Eric, love the colour. What a nice choice to have to make; Dog Bone or Macaroni stem

One day I'll get one.....

 

[shamobius]

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That is a stud. Looks so right and ready for business, great spec and layout. Hope it ends up being a go-to bike in your stable!

 

[jimi911]

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Best tire combo ... not a bad build either

 

[tintin40]

lovely

 

[rumpfy]

Great build Eric, love the colour. What a nice choice to have to make; Dog Bone or Macaroni stem

One day I'll get one.....

I know right? Such a drag. I thought the CB stem was going to be it, but it was just too long and looked...too skinny on the front end. Can't put my finger on it, but the IRD is a natural choice on a Toad.

 

[rumpfy]

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That is a stud. Looks so right and ready for business, great spec and layout. Hope it ends up being a go-to bike in your stable!

Me too! Problem is I just started putting miles on the Phoenix and I have to knock out a race on the Yeti before I can even get my leg over this thing....might be a month or more before I can give it the shake down it deserves. Waited this long, whats another month. :|

 

[rumpfy]

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Best tire combo ... not a bad build either

One of my favorites just behind the GC/GCE combo.

lovely

Thanks!

 

[Coleman]

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Super build