Stripping paint… off paint??? plus name that RM!

[RockiMtn]

- odd hole in the BB area

Not odd. In the catalogue it actually lists the dry valve as a feature on the Altitude for 93. Also claret73 has it on his 94 Blizzard …

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=137789

 

[FluffyChicken]

and could be retrofitted
I always fancied some red turbines to go with the colour scheme, be nice to see what it looks like.

 

[RockiMtn]

how about these additional red bits to go with the turbines?

if i end up stripping and repainting, i'm thinking maybe a some special colour to go with some minty gunmetal stuff i've socked away?

 

[FluffyChicken]

Could you check inside the bottom bracket and the headtube for a serial number ?

 

[RockiMtn]

nope, no signs of serial number within headtube or bottom bracket shell. only red and yellow paint with some black paint in the headtube. :roll:

 

[RockiMtn]

fairly confident that this is indeed a Blizzard, and most likely a 94. looking at claret73 thread, as well as some photos from another Blizzard posted for sale locally, the similarities are great. Same RM stamped drop-outs, same rack mount braze-ons. The headset and fork (which I haven't pictured) that was included with my frame looks to be the same as the one for sale as well.

http://retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=138966

 

[Anthony]

I haven't seen this thread before, but I think this is definitely a 94 or 95 Blizzard and not an Altitude. The Altitude was a different shape. I don't know how to tell a 94 Blizzard from a 95.

 

[konatime]

sum'tin like this?

3M™ Marine Rubbing Compound
Suggested for heavy, aggressive compounding of oxidized gelcoat and marine paint. Clings to paint and gelcoated surfaces - remains wet on the job with little or no mess. Buffs to high gloss with minimum of swirl marks. Can be used by hand or machine.

Full Description »
Maintains high rate of cut with constant pressure.

Sorry to half hijack the frame debate...would this rubbing compound suffice for cutting down an over-stuffed powder coated bar (trouble getting the grips on/too wide a gap between stem and stem cap).

 

[FluffyChicken]

look quite nice in team colours
http://fotos.mtb-news.de/p/418326 (photo name say 1994 Blizzard

http://fotos.mtb-news.de/p/418328

almost as nice as

 

[RockiMtn]

Ah FC, can always count on you to breath new life back to an old RM thread!

Here's a recent Thunderbolt pic posting on MTBR. Although only slightly different, I like this schema so much more! That and the fact it's a Thunderbolt in my size!