Audible Anarchy Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Have you got the brakes working yet. Send photos. Managed to get the calipers mounted by grinding down that adapter i showed you. Need to get some oil and service / bleed the brakes before i can get em working though (hoses /resevoirs are empty ). Had to go get a different chain for the DMR kit i bought (the 9spd did not fit) so i been working on that , but thats all sorted and the bike can now pedal . Brakes are now last step, just gotta google how to get em working - ive made it this far without having to go to a LBS so wanna see it til the end myself. Thanks again for your help. Nearly there!
shaper Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Then the first ride will be all the more sweeter and enjoyable knowing you have done it all yourself!!
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Ok so here's my lastest SS project that I have begun working on... Niner E.M.D. 9 Bought the frame cheap as it was pretty hacked... so the story begins with this... and this... Edited January 4, 2013 by Ryanpmb
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Start by removing the Niner badge... siamesekatz 1
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Invite the stripper to the party... Edited January 4, 2013 by Ryanpmb
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) After some time... And a hose down... Edited January 4, 2013 by Ryanpmb pietas 1
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) After a second coat of stripper and an initial scotch brush... ... a few more specific stripper applications, many more scotch brush applications, three washes & rinses... Niner badge back on and ready for build... Watch this space... Edited January 4, 2013 by Ryanpmb M L 1
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 yoh, that looks awesome!Thanks mate... Hesitated to strip a Niner but the paintwork was shocking so I went for it... Stoked with the result... Wait til you see it with decals and built
shaper Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 there is something about the brushed look!! Am surprised more frame suppliers do not go for it !! Ryanpmb 1
RooiWillie Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 After a second coat of stripper and an initial scotch brush... ... a few more specific stripper applications, many more scotch brush applications, three washes & rinses... Niner badge back on and ready for build... Watch this space...Nice!!!! Ryanpmb 1
Jaco L Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I have an old Nishiki manitoba sx that i would like to convert.Thinking about going with the raw allu look. Do you need to treat it after the stripper or will it be fine without any treatment?
divernick Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 It'll be fine without any treatment. That said, keep it looking fresh by giving it a good old wax with some car polish before building her up to prevent the typical surface dulling due to corrosion.
Janram Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Managed to get the calipers mounted by grinding down that adapter i showed you. Need to get some oil and service / bleed the brakes before i can get em working though (hoses /resevoirs are empty ). Had to go get a different chain for the DMR kit i bought (the 9spd did not fit) so i been working on that , but thats all sorted and the bike can now pedal . Brakes are now last step, just gotta google how to get em working - ive made it this far without having to go to a LBS so wanna see it til the end myself. Thanks again for your help. Nearly there! Where did you get the adaptor that attaches the back disk brake to the frame?
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I have an old Nishiki manitoba sx that i would like to convert.Thinking about going with the raw allu look. Do you need to treat it after the stripper or will it be fine without any treatment? I've done just what Divernick said. Left raw after a good scotch brush. Then I polished it up with a good car polish with a light buff so it doesn't get too shiny. I've seen guys make their frames really really shiny if that's what you after - takes a lot of elbow grease though. I like the industrial raw look I've ended up with. I'll polish it up every so often and if it's dulls you can scotch brush it again.
Ryanpmb Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I have an old Nishiki manitoba sx that i would like to convert.Thinking about going with the raw allu look. Do you need to treat it after the stripper or will it be fine without any treatment? You can of course clear coat it too. Adds a slight shine. Apparently a matt clear coat keeps it looking raw.
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