This is why I love this site. The next build………. Proflex 657 with Girvin forks

Got a little further today. Risers and bar ends 😀 grips levers and shifters. And v brakes. Cleaned and fitted. Chain then funky cable runs after that. A slight worry is the exposed suspension linkages so will use a ‘solution’.
 
Well. A mixture of what I like, what I had, and a couple of new bits like cables and blocks. Yellow cable in scrap bin 😀

Very short reach which suits me and the full suspension. Still fiddling with preloads as so far at the rear you either boing or slap against the stop too often. Front is presently set at firm but seems to work well enough as I have nothing to compare it to.

First impression: a keeper. I smiled and want to ride it.

Couple of things. Need to protect front and rear suspension from mud etc. Not just my good self.

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Well. A mixture of what I like, what I had, and a couple of new bits like cables and blocks. Yellow cable in scrap bin 😀

Very short reach which suits me and the full suspension. Still fiddling with preloads as so far at the rear you either boing or slap against the stop too often. Front is presently set at firm but seems to work well enough as I have nothing to compare it to.

First impression: a keeper. I smiled and want to ride it.

Couple of things. Need to protect front and rear suspension from mud etc. Not just my good self.

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I realized what I am reminded of here - Adam West as 1960s Caped Crusader :)

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