modern bike

[john the sparky]

I thought I'd build something a bit more modern, so after a clear out, I kept the pace rc200 f3, because I like the way it rides most, but fancied a 9 speed setup, bouncier forks, and disc brakes....

but I got scared and out of my depth at the end of the century, so ended up with an rc200 f8 and managed to push the boundaries to octalink, and though I've only been round the block, and it still needs a little fettling I'm pretty happy with the result....

but is it a bit sad to build a newer version of my old pace? or is it acceptable because it's a pace?

 

[6.5x55]

I love it, I'm not precious about retro perfection. Did the frame have a rear disc mount? If not, how did you do it?

 

[saltyman]

f8 with discs are the norm, so no harm done, still a cracking looking bike.....with added stopping power, so no problems.

i originally wanted a f8 but struggled to find one in 16.5'' :?

 

[brocklanders023]

No problem at all having a few similar bikes. At one point I had a 1990, 1991 and 1993 Clockwork with a 1992 Prestige!

Lovely bikes btw. Need to have a Pace at some point.

 

[REKIBorter]

Bike on a soffa

 

[john the sparky]

(wife on a night shift )

 

[Anthony]

I think the bike looks a lot better than before, although I can't be sure how much of that is down to my not liking red tyres.

I think you may need to make more change yet though. It's an issue of geometry rather than style. When you fit a fork that is longer than the frame was designed for, you will make the steering less lively than it should be. In order to compensate for that, you need to fit a shorter stem and/or a riser bar with sweep. The more travel you have, the more upright and dynamic your posture needs to be.

 

[lewis1641]

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but is it a bit sad to build a newer version of my old pace? or is it acceptable because it's a pace?

its acceptable because its a bike!

looks good. the only alu hardtail i'd be tempted to own i think

 

[IDB1]

Need to have a Pace at some point.

QFT

 

[lewis1641]

QFT

wassat then? :?