93 Rock Lobster (forking updated - 30/09)

[CTK]

yellow for me-

 

[makster]

Time for an update....
Finally got my hands on some 1" Rock Shox so I could move this forward.
To be honest, I'm not 100% happy with them and have my eye on an alternative
Fitted the M737 front and rear mechs and matching chainset. CODA stem and Easton bars on too and thumbies, XTR V's and levers are robbed from my Jamis Dragon (which is being returned to original spec).
USE Spin Stix used on wheels and X-lite camlock stopping the seat from dropping
Still toying with different cable outer options but have started cabling up using black and think I will (probably) stick with that.
Couldn't resist a splash more yellow with the cable donuts

(I know, 135 needed here )

Depending on what happens with the forks I'm after, I'm hoping to get this finished in time for the bank holiday Purbecks retro-ride

 

[clockworkgazz]

very cool indeed, just make sure those oury's are firmly clued on

 

[GoldenEraMTB]

very cool indeed, just make sure those oury's are firmly clued on

glue is very messy, especially if you go through grips regularly
zip ties are neater, and fit in the oury grooves perfectly, just one zip tie towards the end of the grip/bar will hold nicely.

bike is looking great, though I would have to agree, the stem, (and handlebar), don't quite fit.

I have a Ringle black stem with yellow lettering in my 93---> FS thread that might look good; just click my link below to see what I mean. If not, perhaps a Salsa stem with just a slight bit of rise.

As for the handlebar, I'm just not into the garish Easton EA70 graphics, though I have no opinion on the bar itself.

 

[makster]

very cool indeed, just make sure those oury's are firmly clued on

glue is very messy, especially if you go through grips regularly
zip ties are neater, and fit in the oury grooves perfectly, just one zip tie towards the end of the grip/bar will hold nicely.

bike is looking great, though I would have to agree, the stem, (and handlebar), don't quite fit.

I have a Ringle black stem with yellow lettering in my 93---> FS thread that might look good; just click my link below to see what I mean. If not, perhaps a Salsa stem with just a slight bit of rise.

As for the handlebar, I'm just not into the garish Easton EA70 graphics, though I have no opinion on the bar itself.

Agree on the bar/stem. This originaly started out as a me seeing a great deal on the frame and thinking 'I've got most of the kit to build that up into a nice 'budget' bike'.
As is the way, I've ended up buying near nos mechs, spent loads trying to find suitable forks (and still going :roll: ) and generaly not stuck to any budget
This is going to be my main rider so function should be more important than form but I will be keeping my eyes peeled for a nicer stem, bars and seatpost

 

[Jamis Diablo]

Wow, this looks so good
Very clean and simple, nice welds and geometrie.
Agree with the stem/handlebars, Easton looks to modern imo.
Did you buy the frame NOS? It looks like new.

 

[makster]

Wow, this looks so good
Very clean and simple, nice welds and geometrie.
Agree with the stem/handlebars, Easton looks to modern imo.
Did you buy the frame NOS? It looks like new.

Will change the Easton stuff as and when I see stuff. Just want to get riding it! I bought the frame from a retrobike member who had had it re-coated in the white but hadn't done anything else with it.
Gil sorted me the decals and away I went

 

[GoldenEraMTB]

very cool indeed, just make sure those oury's are firmly clued on

glue is very messy, especially if you go through grips regularly
zip ties are neater, and fit in the oury grooves perfectly, just one zip tie towards the end of the grip/bar will hold nicely.

bike is looking great, though I would have to agree, the stem, (and handlebar), don't quite fit.

I have a Ringle black stem with yellow lettering in my 93---> FS thread that might look good; just click my link below to see what I mean. If not, perhaps a Salsa stem with just a slight bit of rise.

As for the handlebar, I'm just not into the garish Easton EA70 graphics, though I have no opinion on the bar itself.

Agree on the bar/stem. This originaly started out as a me seeing a great deal on the frame and thinking 'I've got most of the kit to build that up into a nice 'budget' bike'.
As is the way, I've ended up buying near nos mechs, spent loads trying to find suitable forks (and still going :roll: ) and generaly not stuck to any budget
This is going to be my main rider so function should be more important than form but I will be keeping my eyes peeled for a nicer stem, bars and seatpost

ah....cool

 

[makster]

Right then....after a fork saga of epic proportions, I've finaly been able to make progress
I bought some Pace RC36's from ebay a few weeks back, but I need to swap the steerer to a 1".
A quick call to Tim (justbackdated) and I had a nice new steerer and lightened shim winging its way to me.
Forks arrived.....and one of the stantions is damaged :roll:

Spoke to seller who offered me a refund, but I had to pay to post them back!
Told him to shove his refund and decided to carry on regardless.
First job was to remove the old 1 1/8" steerer. This wasn't easy!
The retaining bolts had been rounded so I had to drill small holes on the outside of the heads and use a pin punch to tap them loose.....

This took some patience (not something I'm blessed with ) but I got there in the end.
Tapped the old steerer out and was ready to fit the shiney new one...

Fitted the shim to reduce to 1"...

and then pushed home the new steerer (should be long enough )

I was on 'stand-by' with work today so spent the time productively, just not for Siemens
Found some new fixings in my tool box....

Slotted the forks into place and stood back to take a look...

Marked the steerer where I needed to cut it and got busy with the hacksaw. Re-assembled everything, found a top-cap (need a black one!) and hey presto!!

Borrowing mates workstand later. Need to get the new chain fitted and then get fiddling with the gears etc.
May get out for a ride on Saturday

 

[utahdog2003]

Good stuff!