'92 Breezer Sky - Build Thread

[Carge]

Well - a funny thing happened on the way to the forum....

I spotted this Breezer Sky and picked it up the other day. I realise it is low end - but I didn't want something top end.
Having looked closer - it is almost perfectly original - as far as I can tell as it isn't in any catalogues

The Breezer stem is lovely with internal brake cable routing - very good condition Ritchey Megabites and Ritchey grips.
Very tidy Araya RX-7 rims on LX hubs.
Mostly LX kit with DX brakes - all the date codes are '91 - PE though to PJ.

So given that it appears so original - should I leave it exactly as it is?
Or do I carefully label and stash the original bits I take off it - at this moment just the handlebars and some cable outers - and stick some cruiser bars on it?
I read recently that JB's inspiration for his Breezers was the Schwinn paint scheme - and as I'm after turning this into more of a cruiser type ride - I thought this was kinda appropriate.

 

[Carge]

The Megabytes have been removed for safe keeping - and replaced with a more modern set of rubber.

DMR Moto DJ

 

[fatfixie]

Sympathetic ish resto i reckon. I have a tatty one i bought frame only - I built it with Shimano XT M73X

 

[Carge]

With you there @fatfixie - as it has all original kit, I’m leaving it on there. Everything works beautifully- I’d forgotten how smooth thumbies are
I’d cleaned and polished the wheels before the new tyres arrived and they are tidy.
The mechs are grubby and will get attacked with a toothbrush.
Brakes are tarnished but a buff with a scotch pad will bring them back. The canti mounting bolts are rusty and will be replaced, likewise cables.

 

[narcotitlan]

Great looking bike - no such thing as a low-end Breezer

My advice would be to do whatever it takes to put a smile on your face when you ride it / comfortable and looking the biz. Some classy riser bars out there - Nitto do MTB repops etc.

 

[Carge]

My advice would be to do whatever it takes to put a smile on your face when you ride it / comfortable and looking the biz. Some classy riser bars out there - Nitto do MTB repops etc.

You got me
I'd lined up a 1" BMX stem and bars - but then I figured the Breezer stem is too nice to lose.
But the the BMX bars won't go into that as they have a brace.
So given the longer stem and short headtube, I've got some cowhorn-type bars coming, with a bit of rise and sweep

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

I’m a big fan of the new Magic Components Worm Bar or Moth bar depending on how. Ice sweep you like. Check them out on instagram

 

[narcotitlan]

I’m a big fan of the new Magic Components Worm Bar or Moth bar depending on how. Ice sweep you like. Check them out on instagram

Just checked those out - very nice!

 

[Carge]

Took it out for a twirl today - as it came except for DMR Motos
Great tyres - luvverly - super smooth on tarmac and gravel. Just the job
LX kit worked beautifully - just kinda purred along - but could probably use some fresh brake pads.

 

[narcotitlan]

Looking lean and meaning business! Those Ritchey forks are