TNT Longfello prototype *FINISHED*

[ED209]

Looks spot on Ed. 

Cheers Jon ... I'm seriously stoked on it ... it just wasn't happening for while ... then I had a result in finding the decal set that I wanted that had a more 90s look AND scored a TNT wheelset ( Derringer hubs on chrome Ukai rims )

I'm just after a set of pedals and a micro adjust post to get it finished ... think I'll need to get the cranks powdered white as they are in a bad way even for survivors 

[CustardLips]

The blue labels look like they've got more machined sections than the red labels... or maybe it's just the angles.

[midschooljon]

is there any difference in these Derringer hubs other than the decals?

Hub shells are the same. Early reds might have hollow axles but generally speaking the only difference is the decals. 

[ED209]

is there any difference in these Derringer hubs other than the decals?

Hub shells are the same. Early reds might have hollow axles but generally speaking the only difference is the decals. 

Jon the decals on my hubs ( red ) are peeling and I have replacement decals ( blue ) to match the frame ... would you leave them ( carefully gluing them back down ) or use the new ones?

[midschooljon]

is there any difference in these Derringer hubs other than the decals?

Hub shells are the same. Early reds might have hollow axles but generally speaking the only difference is the decals. 

Jon the decals on my hubs ( red ) are peeling and I have replacement decals ( blue ) to match the frame ... would you leave them ( carefully gluing them back down ) or use the new ones?

Do what works for you Ed. 

I know what its like to have a build that is so close to being done, and how a little thing like that can make or break it. At the same time I only refinish things if they have already been refinished by a previous owner, as I know how hard it is to find original stuff these days. Its a tough call that we all have to choose between so just go for what you feel is best for the bike.

[Gish]

Nice bike Ed 
Leave the original hub decals on buddy as they say "it's only original once " 

And FFS get some hollow axles 

[OrgasmDonor]

That looks awesome, lovin the decs I think white cranks would spoil it tho

Is the crossbar on those bars butted/tapered?

[ED209]

Nice bike Ed 
Leave the original hub decals on buddy as they say "it's only original once " 

And FFS get some hollow axles 

why would I replace the original axles? 

"1991 TNT DERRINGER HUB.
Durable, High Quality, Precision, High Performance, Flip Flop, Bright Dipped & anodized for long life, Equipped with Hollow or Solid Axles, Available in 28 and 36 hole patterns. Made in the USA."

[ED209]

That looks awesome, lovin the decs I think white cranks would spoil it tho

Is the crossbar on those bars butted/tapered?

the bars are butted/tapered Daz  I think they are GT bars ... I like 'em 

[ED209]

is there any difference in these Derringer hubs other than the decals?

Hub shells are the same. Early reds might have hollow axles but generally speaking the only difference is the decals. 

Jon the decals on my hubs ( red ) are peeling and I have replacement decals ( blue ) to match the frame ... would you leave them ( carefully gluing them back down ) or use the new ones?

Do what works for you Ed. 

I know what its like to have a build that is so close to being done, and how a little thing like that can make or break it. At the same time I only refinish things if they have already been refinished by a previous owner, as I know how hard it is to find original stuff these days. Its a tough call that we all have to choose between so just go for what you feel is best for the bike.

I'll keep 'em original them ... I'm sure I can stick 'em back down ok  cheers Jon

so happy with it 

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[Gary72]

Ed, Bike looks awesome.
I managed to re-glue a Hula Hoop decal, Removed with lighter fluid, Old glue removed with lighter fluid and re-stuck using spray mount

[ED209]

Ed, Bike looks awesome.
I managed to re-glue a Hula Hoop decal, Removed with lighter fluid, Old glue removed with lighter fluid and re-stuck using spray mount

sweet - cheers Gaz ... I will try that on the edges that have lifted 

[ED209]

Frame & Fork : 1991 TNT Prototype Longfello
Wheels : Red label TNT Derringer hubs laced to Ukai 36h rims
Bars : GT
Seat : Selle Turbo
Grips : Jive Handles with Jive donuts
Tyres : Cheng Shin 2.1 front and 1.75 rear
Seatpost : early Primo Rod
Brake lever : DC Tech77
Brake : Odyssey Pitbull
Pedals : Odyssey Tripple Trap
Cable : Odyssey Slic
Cranks : GT Profiles
Chainwheel : TNT
Chain : Izumi
Stem : TNT
Headset : Tioga Beartrap II
Seatpost clamp : Odyssey Posi-stop
Extras : Ron C Headwrap / Sharp lever grip

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[midschooljon]

 

[ED209]

My thanks go to Nick Custardlips for parting with the frame, forks and seat ... MidschoolJon for the inspiration to build sexy race bikes ... Olly for the stem ... Nic for the peds ... Lenny Lentini for the Primo post ... and everyone who's comments helped drive the build 

I thank you all ... now I'm off for a razzz!

 

[Lpodonovan]

Ed that is 'Super smashing great. Ooh I could crush a grape!'

[ED209]

thanks Lee ... and no its not for sale 

[CustardLips]

Love it Ed.    I woulda kept it if i coulda found that decal set.

[oldscool]

Looks great 

[Lpodonovan]

thats Lee ... and no its not for sale 

not ever or just not at the moment?

[ED209]

thats Lee ... and no its not for sale 

not ever or just not at the moment?

yes 

[insectbones]

Real nice is that Ed 

[chubby]

No fat pegs 







Quite like it though 

[nic968]

 Looks great Ed..

[nosepickben]

Nice one Ed, it would look much better in my garage or in my hands at bolehills.