My 1984 Wicked Fat

[Toolmaker]

Wow! I think it's been years since I've been here. Anyhow, glad to see it's gone from strength to strength.
I'm currently working outside the UK and was having a stroll around the net and I stumbled across here. Thought I'd drop back in and say hello to you all.
I suspect I shall become much more of a regular visitor now....

So here's my old Wicked. 1984 - still got the paperwork and signed build card for it too.
Still gets a regular outing and I still don't hold back. Been through a number of bikes over the years and I have a modern hard tail but this is still my favourite.

Apologies for the poor quality of photo - it was taken a few years ago at GlenTress when I took my oldest son out on the tag-a-long.

Happy days...

 

[Mr Panda]

Apologies for the poor quality of photo - it was taken a few years ago at GlenTress when I took my oldest son out on the tag-a-long.

 

[Tad]

tag-a-long and Spinergys I like it

 

[clockworkgazz]

well cool but we demand some better picture you blaggard!

 

[Toolmaker]

thanks.

haha! yeah, the picture is pretty poor. As soon as I get back to the UK I'll take some better photos.

I did go through a brief period where I was thinking about selling it to fund another motorcycle but in the end I kept it. I'm so glad I did!

Everytime I ride it I know it's my favourite, I've tried to find another modern bike to replace it as I don't want to bend or break it but so far I've not found anything? Currently running an Airborne Lancaster but it's nothing like it really.... Not a bad thing though as it just makes me appreciatte it even more... lol

 

[kaiser]

Motorbikes and FATs ideal MacRetro member are you coming back to the borders?

 

[Toolmaker]

Motorbikes and FATs ideal MacRetro member are you coming back to the borders?

Excellent! I'm currently working in India, I go between here and the UK - I live just outside Glasgow but I love riding the Pentlands etc. I only have 2 weeks when I return but working out here I stopped drinking etc and I'm getting right back into MTB and all the rest. Means that when I get home, rather than sit about getting toasted I'm using my time and getting out there doing what I always loved - wasted enough time and I forgot just how much I love it! So glad I didn't get rid of all my old kit. Think I still have a load of tops and stuff too somewhere?...

I built my wife up an old Cannondale as well with RC36 forks, it's great too, really light! I'm sure I have a photo of that somewhere......

 

[kaiser]

Where outside Glasgow? I'm in Saltcoats, Gazz is in Kilmarnock, Rado is in Glasgow and Jimi is in Paisley. Pop by the section and stick yer head in

 

[Toolmaker]

I'm out by Erskine.

Point me to the section and I'll drop in. Where do you guys usually ride?

 

[kaiser]

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=29

just now we have a mid week local ride, misty law, pollock, glennifer braes.