Hello everyone,
New to the Forum!
I am from Apeldoorn (Netherlands) 29 years Specialized enthusiast.
In addition to the new models in my collection, I like to collect and hobby with the old retro/vintage models from Specialized.
The Retro projects that I have completed and own:
Specialized Seqouia 1993 (“neo-retro” 11 speed - gravel mod)
Specialized 1993 stumpjumper ("neo-retro" 10 speed - steel - pink/black)
Specialized 1993 Allez Pro ("nearly factory new" Steel - silver shimano 600)
Specialized Allez Epic 1989 ("nearly factory new" Carbon - shimano 600)
Last weekend I bought a Stumpjumper Epic 1989 carbon for 135 euros.
Besides the saddle, tires and grips, the bike seems to be original.
The bike is in a pretty bad condition. (lots of rust on lugs and cable mounts) I'm thinking about repainting the frame and adding new decals. What do you guys think?
I already saw a website that sells them. But I don't see the Stumpjumper Epic decals there.
[https://velocals.com/specialized/](https://velocals.com/specialized/)
Do you guys have good experiences with decals from this site or do you have tips for having these decals made? I want to make sure I can get the decals before I take the step to repaint the frame.
I also will polish and regreasing all original existing parts.
Do you have any tips for parts to make it more original such as a saddle, tires and grips?
New to the Forum!
I am from Apeldoorn (Netherlands) 29 years Specialized enthusiast.
In addition to the new models in my collection, I like to collect and hobby with the old retro/vintage models from Specialized.
The Retro projects that I have completed and own:
Specialized Seqouia 1993 (“neo-retro” 11 speed - gravel mod)
Specialized 1993 stumpjumper ("neo-retro" 10 speed - steel - pink/black)
Specialized 1993 Allez Pro ("nearly factory new" Steel - silver shimano 600)
Specialized Allez Epic 1989 ("nearly factory new" Carbon - shimano 600)
Last weekend I bought a Stumpjumper Epic 1989 carbon for 135 euros.
Besides the saddle, tires and grips, the bike seems to be original.
The bike is in a pretty bad condition. (lots of rust on lugs and cable mounts) I'm thinking about repainting the frame and adding new decals. What do you guys think?
I already saw a website that sells them. But I don't see the Stumpjumper Epic decals there.
[https://velocals.com/specialized/](https://velocals.com/specialized/)
Do you guys have good experiences with decals from this site or do you have tips for having these decals made? I want to make sure I can get the decals before I take the step to repaint the frame.
I also will polish and regreasing all original existing parts.
Do you have any tips for parts to make it more original such as a saddle, tires and grips?
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