Author Topic: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited. (Read 17199 times)

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2018, 06:10 PM »

While I’ve been squirreling parts away for this build over the winter, what I didn’t actually do was lay them all out as I would normally do, so when I’ve started to build. I’ve hit a few snags.

I only had half the parts for the Tange BB I had - so bought one off Andy Marr, I have the wrong size headset cups - hopefully Jaymz is sorting me out?? And I had no seat guts - my Torker is now seatless. But, I did fit the seat clamp, and assembled the crank, chainring and chainring bolts.

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Retrodan72 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 11, 2018, 02:46 PM »

Stuck our Amber in front of Peppa Pig for and hour so I had chance to fit Avro’s mint Tange MX2 headset with my Tange locknut, I removed the old grips, polished the bars and added the new grips complete with stem.

The wheels which were originally off my old Kuwie have brake rub on the rear and the spokes have dulled, so they’re currently having a sprucing up.

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chrisv39 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 13, 2018, 09:00 PM »

Looking good Dan, now pull your fooking finger out and get it finished!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 13, 2018, 09:01 PM »

Wheels and tyres cleaned and back on (with nylon washers - for now), stem and seat clamp tightened up.

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Retrodan72 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 14, 2018, 06:21 PM »

Another hour spent on it so managed to near enough finish it. So on went the Sugino crank I had rechromed a few years ago, a Tange BB, Sugino spider I had on the spares shelf and a NOS 44t Sugino. The Shimano PDMX pedals went on too along with a Repop Tech 3 and a copy MX1000 and generic cable. The padset is from the original build so now there’s only the chain to fit and the brake to adjust, then we’re done.

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Avro · « **Reply #30 on:** July 14, 2018, 07:27 PM »

Very smart indeed.

Mikku · « **Reply #31 on:** July 16, 2018, 02:10 PM »

I wasn't joking when I said I liked the raw finish but man, that yellow's such a sexy colour it's hard not to like this bike! Great job mate!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 16, 2018, 02:31 PM »

Thanks lads, it’s the nice comments from the

forum members albeit only a few, that makes the effort in a build thread all that more worthwhile, it’s realky appreciated.

Mick, I’d love to do a raw finish with a clear coat one day, just not on the GT, I’m getting hung for the decals as it is.

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #33 on:** July 16, 2018, 07:03 PM »

That is looking fcuking smart mate , you've got to be happy with how that's turned out

NORTY40 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 16, 2018, 07:45 PM »

Turned out great Dan

Looking forward to seeing it at MK

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 16, 2018, 07:54 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on July 16, 2018, 07:45 PM

Turned out great Dan

Looking forward to seeing it at MK

Cheers Joff, I’m not taking a bike mate as I’ve got J9, Amber and Alfie with me.

Jaymz · « **Reply #36 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:49 PM »

Top work Dan. Looks fast

Taipan · « **Reply #37 on:** July 16, 2018, 11:03 PM »

Lovely looking build fella

would have loved a GT Pro bitd

CustardLips · « **Reply #38 on:** July 17, 2018, 10:16 AM »

Looks lovely Dan.

Got the wrong stickers though.

In2bmx · « **Reply #39 on:** July 17, 2018, 10:43 AM »

Lovely that Danos

NORTY40 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 17, 2018, 05:14 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 16, 2018, 07:54 PM

Quote from: NORTY40 on July 16, 2018, 07:45 PM
Turned out great Dan

Looking forward to seeing it at MK

Cheers Joff, I’m not taking a bike mate as I’ve got J9, Amber and Alfie with me.

Cool , best get some Joffy Tots in stock

Andyboy77 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 19, 2018, 12:59 PM »

One can buy many things except for taste.

Another great build Dan! Top job mate, it looks awesome

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 19, 2018, 01:32 PM »

The chain arrived this morning, so whacked that on, so we’ll call this one done.

Bike spec and big thanks:

1985 GT Pro f/f - my own, bought in 2014
RAL 1018 zinc yellow powder - SBD
Decals - Del
Hsin Lung Pro bars - my own
Tange MX2 headset - Avro
Mirage stem - Alan’s
Tange headlock - my own
Repop A’me Duals - Alan’s
Yellow donuts - my own
Pork chop 7x style rims laces to Suzue LB LF hubs with 194mm Asahi spokes - my own
Repop Tioga Comp III 20 x 1.75 tyres - my own
Sugino 1 piece crank - my own
Sugino spider - my own
NOS Sugino 44t - Wazza
Tange BB - Andy Marr
Shimano SX pedals - Swan Gay
KMC chain - eBay
Repop Kashimax Aero - Alan’s
Generic seat guts - Alan’s
Generic seat post - Alan’s
Repop DC MX seat clamp - Alan’s
Repop DC Tech 3 lever - Alan’s
Copy MX1000 caliper - my pen
Generic cable - my own
Tan DC brake blocks - my own
Repop pads - my own

Thanks to all those involved with this build.

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chrisv39 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 19, 2018, 05:06 PM »

Looks great Dan, fantastic job

benno · « **Reply #44 on:** July 19, 2018, 07:35 PM »

fooking lovely Dan 👊🏼

Author Topic: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited. (Read 17199 times)

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