1991 GT Arette

December 3, 2020

Project for Mom. Attempting to revive/save a funky, rad 90s bike (splatter paint!) from a slow death in someone's "garage". Sun faded but still solid. New parts and some elbow grease should make for a decent Florida path-cruiser. Read more »

Finished product. Picked up a new seat and cables from LBS. Very happy with finished product.

0 2020/12/29 09:04:13

Scored some gravel tires from my new LBS. They really updated the look of the bike, should ride nicely on Florida bikepaths.

0 2020/12/06 20:16:40

Took some advice from the forums and cleaned/polished the original crankset. The BB was also salvaged with the appropriate amount of elbow grease, tinkering and actual grease.

0 2020/12/06 20:16:47

Frameset with handlebars.

0 2020/12/06 20:16:49

New cockpit setup. Cannibalized the old MTB she was riding: SRAM Gripshift and Shimano brakes. GT handlebar from donor Timberline.

0 2020/12/06 20:16:43

The frameset after a complete wash, polish and wax. I am pretty happy with how clean it looks, especially considering how it started.

0 2020/12/03 22:15:25

Close-up of refreshed paint. Definitely a high-quality job in the beginning.

0 2020/12/03 22:15:21

I really like the funky paint after a proper polish and wax! Almost no rust or scratches on the frame.

0 2020/12/03 22:15:18

Sun faded paint after buffing and carnuba wax. The color did not come back but the paint is still in good shape.

0 2020/12/03 22:15:14

Completely stripped down and scrubbed with elbow grease, and Dawn. It was seriously dirty.

0 2020/12/03 22:15:28

Close up of frame when I got it. Non-drive side is sun damaged. 😭

0 2020/12/03 09:33:21

Overview. Removed a junk Schwinn saddle and rusted chain. Stinking of WD40 from PO's "tune-up".

0 2020/12/03 09:33:25