Gary Fisher Wahoo Project (help!)

thom04 · Dec 30, 2023

I've been on the lookout for a project bike for a while & managed to pick up this thing on eBay:

I did a bit of research & It's an 18" Gary Fisher Wahoo in titanium (paint, not metal) 1996 model

- Acera X rear derailleur
- Gripshift shifters
- Altura cranks
- some rubbishy v-brakes

thom04 · Dec 30, 2023

I rode it home & it was surprisingly nice, although the gears slipped a bit on the inclines.

The to-do list so far:
- New shifters (not a fan of Gripshift)
- New seat
- Find better pedals, the plastic ones it has are like standing on ice.
- There's a bit of rust spotting on the frame
- New brakes
- strip off all the "stuff" attached to it

nstarmore · Dec 30, 2023

Nice, I had that on my watch list, bit of a bargain that.

Slipping is probably a worn cassette/chain or chain ring, I've experience both across the bikes I've had over the years.

thom04 · Dec 30, 2023

nstarmore said:
Nice, I had that on my watch list, bit of a bargain that.

Slipping is probably a worn cassette/chain or chain ring, I've experience both across the bikes I've had over the years.

Was a bit of a shock to see I'd won the auction! No idea what it's worth, but once I got all the bits & bobs off the frame it looks pretty decent

thom04 · Dec 31, 2023

Found some Deore XT flat pedals & an Avocet saddle in my parts box so will get some new photos up oce they're fitted & it's had a bit of a clean.

Still undecided on what to do with the gearing - am likely going to keep it as-is & just stick some modern shifters on it for now