BoTM Bike of The Month September 2024 - now taking entries

[rubon87]

Hi all... here is my baby


rubon87 1988 Merlin N°180

 

[SantasLoneCruzer]

Hoping that I can add pics of my first retro build! Such a recent completion means that I have no build thread, that will come. I’m just chuffed to have completed and literally brought back from the dead a 16” GT RTS frame…enjoy.

SantasLoneCruzer 1994 GT RTS Team

 

[27motorhead]

Hi all... here is my baby


rubon87 1988 Merlin N°180
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Is this kept in a nuclear bunker for safe keeping???

Lovely early Merlin! And nicely setup bike/photo:

Aligned tyre/rim logos
Vertically aligned logos/valves in photo
Chain set in middle of rings/cassette for nice derailleur angle
Horizontal cranks with drive side leading
Flat pedal position

 

[boy"O"boy]

Is this kept in a nuclear bunker for safe keeping???

Lovely early Merlin! And nicely setup bike/photo:

Aligned tyre/rim logos
Vertically aligned logos/valves in photo
Chain set in middle of rings/cassette for nice derailleur angle
Horizontal cranks with drive side leading
Flat pedal position

@27motorhead
Looks like I need to up my game when it comes to the photos!!
Really good selection of entrants so far this month. Looking forward to it.

Cheers
boy"O"boy

 

[rubon87]

Is this kept in a nuclear bunker for safe keeping???

Lovely early Merlin! And nicely setup bike/photo:

Aligned tyre/rim logos
Vertically aligned logos/valves in photo
Chain set in middle of rings/cassette for nice derailleur angle
Horizontal cranks with drive side leading
Flat pedal position

the photos were taken in the only spot with natural light in the bunker
the first time I participate and I followed the rules a little bit even though I miss the link in the Reader's Bikes section

 

[90's Ninja]

90's Ninja's 1995 Kona Cinder Cone

Build thread: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1995-kona-cinder-cone-restomod-build-thread.482558/#post-3611244

 

[Frankenorange]

That Kona pops.

 

[Al.Lugtenburg]

Specialized 1997 Black Eye

Al.Lugtenburg’s 1997 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Comp, the Black Eye - [Build Thread].

This is an upgraded free build with original and unrestored parts, all in black and dark gray colors.

I used to race with a Stumpjumper back in the 90's and this build turned to be one of the best bikes I've ever ride.





Hope you enjoy,
Al (Alexandre)

 

[racecarjohnny]

Racecarjohnny's 1987 Ritchey Timber Comp
Build Thread here

 

[oldave]

ONE of the above is a lovely example of the first mtb that I bought (2nd hand and filthy, I started later and older than most RBers!). I've been watching for one for many years....