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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 06:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By Deepcherry

Putting it back together again

With a bit of free time I managed to get the frame more or less presentable. It is full of the usual chips and scraped/missing decals.
I managed to touch up with my existing stores of random paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By Deepcherry

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Definitely an improvement. Vinegar, bicarbonate of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By Deepcherry

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Brown-stained pebbledash effect at the rear....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,392
Posted By Deepcherry

Stripping down the Bridgestone today, an unloved,...

Stripping down the Bridgestone today, an unloved, much used gift from a friend, for me to work some magic on:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By Deepcherry

Bridgestone MB-2.. What shall I do with this?

Hello all, it has been a good while since last here.
I finally got my sticky fingers on a friend's MB-2. Lugged loveliness 💕

He called me up recently and just said 'take it away, I got a new bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

After having finished this little beauty, I have...

After having finished this little beauty, I have been reticent in taking it out as the paint is too good.
so I put it up for sale instead and turned a wee profit!
On to the next....

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,093
Posted By Deepcherry

I forgot to follow up with this post; here is the...

I forgot to follow up with this post; here is the newly built front, plain gauge spokes, (the rear has plain gauge and butted), since heavily used last winter and showing no signs of fatigue. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Nerve-wracking but extremely satisfying work: ...

Nerve-wracking but extremely satisfying work:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Bling

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 03:10 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

I ordered them on the website, after consulting...

I ordered them on the website, after consulting with them about colour choices. I didn't see my colour scheme offered in the online shop but they were happy to create this order to my specifications.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

If I do any kind of heating it will be simply...

If I do any kind of heating it will be simply leaving it in sunlight. I believe baking is really a time-saving measure rather than any other benefit. For me, as long as the weather isn't damp, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

I am using a fast drying anti-oxidant etch-primer...

I am using a fast drying anti-oxidant etch-primer in aerosol. One rattle can gave me one dust coat and two wet coats. Looks like good complete coverage.
There was just enough primer left in the can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

After a long time looking at this frame with its...

After a long time looking at this frame with its 'natural' patina, I decided to go ahead and give it a new finish.
I shall give this frame a fresh coat of the same original colour, deep red (RAL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,892
Posted By Deepcherry

The finest cutting compound I have used is Tamiya...

The finest cutting compound I have used is Tamiya Polishing 'Compound', it is a liquid paste cutting compound designed for plastic scale model polishing. Absolutely incredible stuff, and much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 12:13 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,699
Posted By Deepcherry

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I love posting the Ritchey Nitanium. Ritchey Logic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-21, 05:56 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 211,097
Posted By Deepcherry

No-one will be impressed

... but I cannot find another example of this frame anywhere. It is not a Specialized Nitanium, as previously suspected.

Ritchey Logic Pro Nitanium frame with a delicious nickel plate finish.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,600
Posted By Deepcherry

I do not understand why anyone would buy a new...

I do not understand why anyone would buy a new bike, let alone a cheap new bike. Period.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 02:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,598
Posted By Deepcherry

noglider. Thanks for the link, here is a more...

noglider. Thanks for the link, here is a more direct link to that article:
https://www.hunker.com/12275090/how-to-dispose-of-oxalic-acid-solution

According to that information simply dumping it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,186
Posted By Deepcherry

Is that cork still in there?

Is that cork still in there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,598
Posted By Deepcherry

Some of the advice worries me when it comes to...

Some of the advice worries me when it comes to disposal of domestic chemicals.
I have been pondering on the environmental issue of these kind of acid baths, as in what do people do with this stuff...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Got better at one-handedly fixing up the tatty...

Got better at one-handedly fixing up the tatty decals, here is today's repair to the other side.
This side is much worse than the drive-side, huge areas of decals missing. That top tube is going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

About as much as I am able to do physically, I...

About as much as I am able to do physically, I got out some acrylic paint to try and rough out some repair work on the old shredded zombie decals.
🧟‍♀️
I love their colour, acidic green metallic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-21, 05:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,215
Posted By Deepcherry

Thank you all very much for sharing your...

Thank you all very much for sharing your experiences.
I believe that one important guide on the path to recovery is to recognise good advice from the medical professionals, but it is real life...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,215
Posted By Deepcherry

Thanks for your replies. Obviously the...

Thanks for your replies.

Obviously the doctors have seen this a million times and each patient is different. I understand fully that this needs time and patience to heal correctly.
Theoretically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
Posted By Deepcherry

Since yesterday I am very very happy I wore my...

Since yesterday I am very very happy I wore my helmet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,215
Posted By Deepcherry

Copy that. "Just keep my chest out, back...

Copy that. "Just keep my chest out, back straight " was the advice. "Come back in three weeks"
It seems peculiar that it does not hurt at all when relaxing, but a sneeze or forgetful movement sends...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,481
Posted By Deepcherry

I don't mind the presta valve itself but I just...

I don't mind the presta valve itself but I just can't seem to find a decently-fitting pump attachment (or pump). I have mountain bikes and not road bikes and find that all my rims are sized to fit a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,186
Posted By Deepcherry

Hey you could stuff the bar and indeed the whole...

Hey you could stuff the bar and indeed the whole frame full of corks and have an amphibious bicycle. That would be

a w e s u m
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,075,469
Posted By Deepcherry

Kona in the hills.

Went out with some friends for a trip around the hill today. Amazing ride until the trip to hospital. I fractured my clavicle.


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,637
Posted By Deepcherry

Just built this Stumpy ...

Just built this Stumpy

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

This is the likely working setup, I am pleased...

This is the likely working setup, I am pleased with the quality of the components and also the simple aesthetics. I refitted the lightweight saddle it came with, which is very comfortable. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

... and sizing up the STX cantis. I love the STX...

... and sizing up the STX cantis. I love the STX stuff with its dark chrome finish. These match both the headset and RD, and I have an STX bottom-pull FD but it needs an adapter to fit the seat tube....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-21, 07:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

I have been looking at the various methods of...

I have been looking at the various methods of non-mechanical and non-paint damaging rust removal, and I still find that a paper kitchen towel soaked in household white vinegar left overnight works...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Here is the latest, for now it is just missing...

Here is the latest, for now it is just missing brakes (cantis for sure), chain and shifters, along with the cabling which I love doing, as it is the last job before tuning and maiden flight.
A real...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Scheisse!! Kann ich nicht mein fahrrad finden! ...

Scheisse!! Kann ich nicht mein fahrrad finden!

Aber vielen dank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Black wheels or silver? I am erring towards the...

Black wheels or silver? I am erring towards the silver mavics with stx-rc (7-sp rear) hubs. Later it will get some deore thumbies if I can get them to work.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-21, 06:17 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

I have different wheels for different uses, that...

I have different wheels for different uses, that way my favourite Kona CC gets to do touring and some trails.
The track going downhill from my house negates any possibility of putting slicks on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Got stuck in to the frame today, just a quick...

Got stuck in to the frame today, just a quick hand-job, rubbing in some polishing cream and a bit of wax. Lovely.
Better, but still ugly as as hell.

Interestingly or not, the frame and decals are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 71,553
Posted By Deepcherry

Ascent EX 1991 ...

Ascent EX 1991
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 39,786
Posted By Deepcherry

Yeah! I'm in. Nitanium. ...

Yeah! I'm in.
Nitanium.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,364
Posted By Deepcherry

Poor old Stumpy - 1993 StumpJumper

Finally picked up a Stumpy today, after some unnecessary haggling and a few hours in the car. This bike has been until now impossible to find locally, but here it is; my 1993 Stumpjumper.

It is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,365
Posted By Deepcherry

Totally agree, I was using my parts bin. Right...

Totally agree, I was using my parts bin. Right now it is again half rebuilt using strictly black and silver bits!
Doubtless there will be some pics to follow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-21, 12:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,365
Posted By Deepcherry

Thanks for the advice. As it happens, no more...

Thanks for the advice.
As it happens, no more treatment is necessary for the frame apart from some regular wiping down and periodic waxing. It really is a thing of beauty
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,365
Posted By Deepcherry

I am not sure if I followed up on this thread...

I am not sure if I followed up on this thread somewhere else, but here is the bike in its last incarnation.
I am still tinkering and using and then stripping down again, swapping parts between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-21, 03:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,212
Posted By Deepcherry

DBR VLink 1.2

I was not looking for another bike, but when this one popped up locally with a gift-like buy-now price of 40euros I had to jump on it.
Promisingly, it came with road tires, (gentle pavement life)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,722
Posted By Deepcherry

Been playing with some other bits to get this...

Been playing with some other bits to get this bike right.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,637
Posted By Deepcherry

Alpinestars CR D300

Not the most special, nor the sexiest name for a bike, but I like how this one rides, and for a mere 35 euros I couldn’t let it slip by.
STX group set, a bit of rust but totally useable.

Soon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,722
Posted By Deepcherry

This will make you cry then, for sale in my area,...

This will make you cry then, for sale in my area, but I needed a frame for reducing my parts bin, not another full bike!

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,722
Posted By Deepcherry

Kona Cinder Cone 1998

Hi everyone

I always liked the 90’s Konas, and never had one, and they are not too common here either, so when I saw this frame going I had to grab it.

“Eggplant Surprise” dark purple. Quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,637
Posted By Deepcherry

Diamond Back Ascent EX

Been fiddlin’

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