Half way through first restoration.
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Half way through first restoration.
Thought I would just out some photos up of my first attempted 'resto-mod', It's a Giant team from 1995 (not sure if it counts as vintage) the last photo shows it when I first bought it, any opinions on it would be much appreciated, thanks !
(the front wheel is just one I stuck on, the new one will match)
(the front wheel is just one I stuck on, the new one will match)
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i like the pedal painting-looks nice
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I agree it certainly has a classic flare. Great job.
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Interesting tubing angles for a frame that recent. I also like the colored pedals.
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Dittoes on the pedals. I think I'm gonna copy your pedals idea on the Resto-mod I'm currently doing. And I think that's a better term for what you're doing here, since 'restoration' more accurately refers to restoring an older bike to original, as-new condition. But I like your modifications; I think that's why we do stuff like this.
Seriously, who doesn't love orange?
Seriously, who doesn't love orange?
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Dittoes on the pedals. I think I'm gonna copy your pedals idea on the Resto-mod I'm currently doing. And I think that's a better term for what you're doing here, since 'restoration' more accurately refers to restoring an older bike to original, as-new condition. But I like your modifications; I think that's why we do stuff like this.
Seriously, who doesn't love orange?
Seriously, who doesn't love orange?
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Nice looking build, though, were I you, (which I am not,... jessayin') I would make that back wheel match the front. That orange and black has an appeal to it!
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aidenpringle, Looks very good. I'm going to use a similar pedal on my Cannondale recovery, I hadn't thought about painting the pedals before now, but it's a nice touch...Thanks for the idea!
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Yay, my only concern is that the paint will wear off with use so use lots of clear coat !
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Bike with both wheels black, which is better, Black or silver ?
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Nice job! i was riding a Giant RS940 as a beater winter commuter last year. For a relatively mid-low range Taiwain import, they are quite well made and stiff. Triple-butted Tange on the RS series.
When you're done, it will no doubt be nicer than when it was new!
When you're done, it will no doubt be nicer than when it was new!
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