Thread: The "Before And After" Thread
View Single Post
Old 03-02-17 | 01:36 PM
  #2377  
DQRider's Avatar
DQRider
Old Boy
Titanium Club Membership
5 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,127
Likes: 1,736
From: Minnesota

Bikes: Mostly 1st-generation, top-of-the-line, non-unicrown MTBs/ATBs: All 1984 models: Dawes Ranger, Peugeot Canyon Express, Ross Mt. Whitney (chrome), Schwinn High Sierra, and a 1983 Trek 850.

Originally Posted by greg3rd48
How did I miss this one? You builds just seem so stylish!
Well thanks, [MENTION=384048]greg3rd48[/MENTION]!

This is only my second year building bikes, but I have had some good tutors.

Basically, I like the functionality of modern components, but I always look backwards for styling cues. Lugs and quill stems, leather saddles and fenders are all timeless and beautiful. Eliminating as much plastic as possible is also key. And color coordination, of course.

Here's another gratuitous photo, just because I haven't posted this one yet... I think.
__________________

Roulez pour la joie, jamais pour la douleur.

USMC 1981-1991 Semper Fi!
DQRider is offline  
Reply
0