Author Topic: Kastan Pro Full Cro-Mo complete (Read 1639 times)

Gnarlyscoots · « **on:** February 04, 2014, 01:30 PM »

Day off, sun out, at last

I have really enjoyed putting this together and will now, finally, get to ride it a bit later

I tried to get all good used parts but some items are NOS and I am not sure on the Play pad set yet $:-\$

Thanks for looking.

'94 Kastan Pro frame
'93 GT Pro fork
Tange headset
Elf Blast bars
Jive handles
Shimano DX lever and brake
Odyssey slic cable
GT Elite stem
Pfofile seat clamp
Nitto seat post
Selle Italia white leather Turbo
176mm Technique cranks and BB
Crupi square pedals
Chrome Araya CV-7 1.5 rims
GT Mohawk hubs
Shimano 16T freewheel
GT AA Pro tyres
KMC chain
Play pad set

boofy44 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2014, 01:42 PM »

looking good Terry.

fischflo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2014, 03:18 PM »

not to keen on the saddle ...otherwise looks classy

Bru · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2014, 03:28 PM »

Lovey that Terry

Have you got anymore pics!

Bru

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2014, 03:48 PM »

Quote from: Bru on February 04, 2014, 03:28 PM

Lovey that Terry Have you got anymore pics!

I wasn't going to write a spec list, just throw in the pics but I did in the end

And thank you guys

nosepickben · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2014, 04:16 PM »

Really digging this bike, right up my street. I like the padset too!
The wheels and tyres are fantastic, so is that mirrored chainwheel. Shame about that nick in the seat because that looks really well otherwise. My only gripe on it is the lever and brake, i just dont like canti or v brake set ups on the back of bmx's. Its too mtb. Mabye with some neat cnc'd brake arms and a neater lever it would be more my thing.
Ok im slightly hypocritical on that because i run a true mtb canti on the front on my bike!
Anyway, great work Terry, hope it rides well.

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2014, 06:58 PM »

Thats the knackers

stidds · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2014, 06:24 PM »

Only have 2 words to say about that bike... it is really, really, really fooking lovely in everyway possible

Ok I cannot count, sue me

rodriguez · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2014, 06:41 PM »

Tis a class looking bike

Gary72 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2014, 06:49 PM »

Lovely bike,

Same as Ben though not keen on the brake. Maybe an Odyssey 'A' brake, Squarer shape to match the crank arms. I have a red one I just took off my race bike.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2014, 08:10 PM »

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the likes on this build

I bought the DX brake setup purely as I know Shimano are a great product and I really like the lever. The brake works spot on too. I didn't know about the Odyssey 'A' brake but know where you guys are coming from now after 'googling' one.

Sean,

, truly honoured by your kind words

ED209 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:33 PM »

That does look absolutely stunning Terry ... but is absolutely crying out to have its ass ridden out and get covered in mud

That stem looks shite tho and you need to sell it to me

I've got a red Oddy A brake if you want to try one ( not got the lever tho now )

midschooljon · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:36 PM »

Looks awesome. Very nice build indeed.

Jaymz · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:39 PM »

That's great terry

steve69 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:48 PM »

Looking very nice Terry

Do agree with Gary about the brake.
(Look again at the pic I sent you of my mid thing)

20to26 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2014, 10:41 PM »

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2014, 01:14 PM »

What would be the date on the Odyssey 'A' brake Ed

Julian347 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2014, 01:26 PM »

After 96. I think...

Gary72 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2014, 06:56 PM »

Quote from: Gnarlyscoots™ on February 06, 2014, 01:14 PM

What would be the date on the Odyssey 'A' brake Ed

Just had a look at the magazine scan link I put up, And no listing of the A brake in September 1998 dans comp.
But listed in Jan 99 issue.

nosepickben · « **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2014, 07:18 PM »

Don't like the a-brake either. It needs some classy, low-profile vintage road canti brakes, or a Paul's one or something like that. Not brightly coloured and chunky.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2014, 12:09 PM »

Quote from: Gary72 on February 06, 2014, 06:56 PM

Quote from: Gnarlyscoots™ on February 06, 2014, 01:14 PM
What would be the date on the Odyssey 'A' brake Ed
Just had a look at the magazine scan link I put up, And no listing of the A brake in September 1998 dans comp.
But listed in Jan 99 issue.

Thanks Gaz. Far too late for the build to be honest but thanks for the offer Ed

Quote from: nosepickben on February 06, 2014, 07:18 PM

Don't like the a-brake either. It needs some classy, low-profile vintage road canti brakes, or a Paul's one or something like that. Not brightly coloured and chunky.

I did think about using a canti brake but couldn't find any that one fitted to it on the Museum for reference, in fact, there is only 7 '94's on there, mine being one and 3 being 24's, most incomplete builds.

I didn't want to go down the Paul brake route either. Too 'blingy' and too new.

I will agree that I am not sure on the 'A' brake either though

oldtired · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2014, 12:31 PM »

i think the brakes are the only mute point you seem drawn to them straight away, i think they need to be more subtle , maybe if the dx's we polished rather than painted they might not look out of place?

i don't think a set of Pauls would look wrong either , again just plain , Kastans are a bit of bespoke (or even quirky) bike , so something seemingly unusual brake wise might fit ?

overall though

love it

NORTY40 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2014, 01:14 PM »

That's one mighty fine rear end you have there Terry

Love the squareback look

I can see where the lads are coming from on the rear brake but i can't offer any advice as i ain't got a clue

Really nice bike though

nosepickben · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2014, 04:29 PM »

Quote from: oldtired on February 07, 2014, 12:31 PM

i think the brakes are the only mute point you seem drawn to them straight away, i think they need to be more subtle , maybe if the dx's we polished rather than painted they might not look out of place?

i don't think a set of Pauls would look wrong either , again just plain , Kastans are a bit of bespoke (or even quirky) bike , so something seemingly unusual brake wise might fit ?

overall though love it

Wise words Jim. Nothings too bling for a Kastan. Ok, mabye diamond valve caps are a step too far.

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