parkpre pro elite retro/modern build - FINISHED!!! pics p2

[foz]

I don't normally do build threads as I hardly have time for riding, let alone building or documenting a build, but I've been trying to get around to this one for ages, and maybe a thread will finally get me to do it!

Apologies in advance - it won't be a strictly 100% retro build. I've had the frame for years, no prizes for guessing what it is

frame weight is 1549g, which includes canti bosses, BB cable guide and 4 bottle cage bolts

 

[foz]

the first thing I need to get round to is installing my 2003 hope enduro headset and head doctor. The alloy part of the crown race is cracked but I'm going to risk it (the actual steel race is OK)

 

[miliu]

Is a Parkpre, isn't it?

 

[foz]

yep

and you might be the only retrobiker to get to see it in the ti - I didn't know there was another RBer here in Valencia!

 

[miliu]

Ja ja ja no jodas! I'd like to see it in person. Are you in the Valencia city area?

 

[foz]

quite close to the city, yes. We might be able to organise a RB ride at some point! There are a few more RBers in Spain, but none that I know if in Valencia.

Andy

 

[foz]

I pressed the headset cups in and installed the BB this afternoon. The BB is a UN51 from BITD, still going strong so I might as well keep using it!

 

[Nader]

Re: parkpre pro elite retro/modern rebuild

I don't normally do build threads as I hardly have time for riding..

but this is the essence behind the forum ...give and take!
A parkpre with the old and new parts I can imagine quite well.

 

[foz]

I've now got some wheelbuilding to do!

my old 217 sunsets, a bontrager disc hub, XT-M760 rear, and some plain gauge black spokes from my LBS

 

[Mathes66]

Do you know the year of the frame? I have one with the same decals.