I got this Univega frame at the Monroe (Michigan) Bike Show and Swap in May. Someone was packing up their booth and offered it to me for a dollar. I had expressly told myself I was not looking for any more bikes that day, but I couldn't resist a deal like that. Especially since I already had everything I needed at home to build it up.


1977 Univega Grand Rally?

I put it together and rode it for a while to make sure I would like it, but I decided it was too embarrassing to be seen with it in that condition. In an effort to keep the cash outlay to a minimum, I used some paint that I already had in the cupboard.

1977 Univega Grand Rally

Here is the final product. I used a product called Pixie Dust to add some sparkle to the paint. It's a clear coat with tiny metal flakes that you can spray over a plain color.

1977 Univega Grand Rally complete


Better view of the Pixie Dust. I used some scrapbook stickers for the name until I locate some proper decals.