When I bought this 2 years ago, I thought I'd never part with it. I'd wanted one since I first got into mountain bikes, so the story goes, but never got one.
However, I have to accept it is at least an inch too small for me and I also need to pay for a new guitar amp I've already bought, so here goes.
Purchased just over 2 years ago on ebay from a friendly chap (the original owner) in Chippenham, this was to replace my beloved stolen Gary Fisher.
It quickly turned into a project though with the discovery of retrobike, and I have replaced/upgraded a number of parts. The bike had been stored in a dry shed for over 10 years at the time I bought it,
and it has not been offroad since being in my possession, mostly due to my fastidious desire to get it back to its original glory.
It's not showroom condition, but having said that the only bad points are a few rust spots here and there, nothing structural, and a few bits of cable rub etc.
Postage: very much prefer collection from Bristol, but might be able to arrange some kind of delivery if not too far away. Can borrow a car/deliver by train. I can also be at Bristol Bike Jumble this coming Saturday.
The bike has made the trip there a couple of times and those who've seen it will attest to it its magnificence
Anyway, enough blathering. Here's the spec and a couple of pics. I will be taking more photos, close ups etc, so bear with me.
All pics here in big big quality. Will try and add one of the whole bike on here but have forgotten how to make it work.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clockworkcringle/sets/72157625166274043/
ALL ITEMS AS ORIGINAL SPEC UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
19" frame (centre to top)
Headset: LX
Stem: Orange SK8 (some small rust spots)
Handlebar: Orange Hot Rod
Grips: unidentified mushroom
Barends: can chuck in original Club Roost and/or X-Lite Ski bends
Brakes: LX M564
Brake pads: Aztec (replacement, unused)
Brake cables: Shimano
Cable hangers: Shimano
Brake levers: LX M564 STI
Shifters: LX M564 STI (1 replacement gear indicator window) - left shifter will need replacing soon, may just be cable but doesn't shift that well.
Front derailleur: LX M563
Rear derailleur: LX M563 w/ clear jockey wheels
Cassette: HG50? LX level (replacement, NOS)
Chain: IG70 (replacement, NOS)
Cranks: LX M565 compact (replacement, used but vgc)
Chainrings: Shimano
Bottom bracket: UN51? (replacement)
Pedals: M505 SPD if wanted, otherwise without
Hub skewers: Shimano XT M760 (replacement)
Rims: Mavic 231 (replacement, very little use)
Hubs: XT M737 (replacement)
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke Lite 1.9 (lots of tread, sidewalls a bit worn)
Saddle: Orange (replacement, worn patches but good)
Seatpost: Ritchey - made by Nitto (replacement, some fading but vgc)
The thorny issue: price. I've thought hard about this and would like £300. However, I realise that may sound a lot to some
and haven't a clue how much similar steeds have fetched as I haven't been on this lovely site for a while. Offers accepted.
Give me some constructive feedback by all means.
Any questions welcomed. I've probably forgotten lots.
However, I have to accept it is at least an inch too small for me and I also need to pay for a new guitar amp I've already bought, so here goes.
Purchased just over 2 years ago on ebay from a friendly chap (the original owner) in Chippenham, this was to replace my beloved stolen Gary Fisher.
It quickly turned into a project though with the discovery of retrobike, and I have replaced/upgraded a number of parts. The bike had been stored in a dry shed for over 10 years at the time I bought it,
and it has not been offroad since being in my possession, mostly due to my fastidious desire to get it back to its original glory.
It's not showroom condition, but having said that the only bad points are a few rust spots here and there, nothing structural, and a few bits of cable rub etc.
Postage: very much prefer collection from Bristol, but might be able to arrange some kind of delivery if not too far away. Can borrow a car/deliver by train. I can also be at Bristol Bike Jumble this coming Saturday.
The bike has made the trip there a couple of times and those who've seen it will attest to it its magnificence
Anyway, enough blathering. Here's the spec and a couple of pics. I will be taking more photos, close ups etc, so bear with me.All pics here in big big quality. Will try and add one of the whole bike on here but have forgotten how to make it work.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clockworkcringle/sets/72157625166274043/
ALL ITEMS AS ORIGINAL SPEC UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
19" frame (centre to top)
Headset: LX
Stem: Orange SK8 (some small rust spots)
Handlebar: Orange Hot Rod
Grips: unidentified mushroom
Barends: can chuck in original Club Roost and/or X-Lite Ski bends
Brakes: LX M564
Brake pads: Aztec (replacement, unused)
Brake cables: Shimano
Cable hangers: Shimano
Brake levers: LX M564 STI
Shifters: LX M564 STI (1 replacement gear indicator window) - left shifter will need replacing soon, may just be cable but doesn't shift that well.
Front derailleur: LX M563
Rear derailleur: LX M563 w/ clear jockey wheels
Cassette: HG50? LX level (replacement, NOS)
Chain: IG70 (replacement, NOS)
Cranks: LX M565 compact (replacement, used but vgc)
Chainrings: Shimano
Bottom bracket: UN51? (replacement)
Pedals: M505 SPD if wanted, otherwise without
Hub skewers: Shimano XT M760 (replacement)
Rims: Mavic 231 (replacement, very little use)
Hubs: XT M737 (replacement)
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke Lite 1.9 (lots of tread, sidewalls a bit worn)
Saddle: Orange (replacement, worn patches but good)
Seatpost: Ritchey - made by Nitto (replacement, some fading but vgc)
The thorny issue: price. I've thought hard about this and would like £300. However, I realise that may sound a lot to some
and haven't a clue how much similar steeds have fetched as I haven't been on this lovely site for a while. Offers accepted.
Give me some constructive feedback by all means.
Any questions welcomed. I've probably forgotten lots.
