Bontrager Race '91 - Build Thread

[pw_pw_la]

Well…

@slackboy was kind enough to point me in the direction of http://www.sssink.com/bicycle-restoration

Who also do them, and were apparently, maybe, Keith’s original decal supplier?

So going to hit them up first.

But if not, I’m sure Gil will get a call (email)!

 

[Carge]

OK - I only spotted one Bontrager set on there and it wasn't as per my(our) frames.
They also mention that their decals are designed (mostly) to go under the clearcoat - which was not the KB way - thicker/replacable.

There's a couple of other bits I'm after - so I'l email Gil and if he's got em I'll give you a shout.

Anyone know if TorontoCycles are still trading - it all looks a bit unconvincing

 

[Elfman]

Looking forward @Carge and Phil to seeing these Bontys!

 

[Carge]

I was looking for something Bonty yesterday and found this - may be of interest to Phil as well

Vintage MTB Workshop - 1990 Bontrager OR
http://www.vintagemtbworkshop.com/1990-bontrager-off-road.htm

 

[pw_pw_la]

Ha!

Shhh, I’m basically ripping that build off for mine (see recent Wanted Turbo post)!

But yeah, that one is pretty much perfect.

High bar, Etc.

 

[Elfman]

Well…

@slackboy was kind enough to point me in the direction of http://www.sssink.com/bicycle-restoration

Who also do them, and were apparently, maybe, Keith’s original decal supplier?

So going to hit them up first.

But if not, I’m sure Gil will get a call (email)!

Velocals has Bonty decals, they have the newer angled panels, don't know if they carry the older panels with straight rectangular panels.

 

[Carge]

Nice find Elfman
https://velocals.com/bontrager-usa-or-bicycle-decal-set/

 

[pw_pw_la]

Quick question for the current Bonty builders...

Do we think any of these decal places will do a deal on a job lot?

I..E. If three of us are all looking for new decals, if someone does the order for all of us at once, will we will get a discount you think?

Save a few pennies for cables, Etc. ; )

 

[Carge]

Don't mention the price of cables..... my decision to use new black cables rather than some retro XTR that I got on here was more than I thought it would be.

I won't be replacing my decals - as they are the original set, and despite a few nicks, I feel it would be wrong to remove them. I was going to email Gil about some other bits I was after and see if he had Bontrager ones for you at the same time. But if Belocals are Stateside then they are probably a better option.

 

[slackboy]

Don't mention the price of cables.

Planet X. Full set of gear inner and outer. £7.