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Where did you get the adaptor that attaches the back disk brake to the frame?

 

If the trek adaptor is not quite right for yor frame, take a look at A2Z universal disc brake adaptor which is suitable for older frames. I have just put one on a 1999 trek which doesn't have the holes for fixing a trek/Gary fisher adaptor. I got mine from Wiggle. Will post a pic tomorrow.

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Started fiddling with the build this last weekend...

 

CK headset on.

 

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Fork, spacers, stem, bars, bb, brakes...

 

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Still trying to decide whether to leave the white Manitou fork on or put this carbon rigid fork on (which is currently on the Cotic)...

 

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312386_10151494981594985_332671975_n.jpgI built this steel single speed from parts lying around just before my Christmas holidays.

 

On Saturday I was invited to go for a road ride in the Cradle by some mates. I don't have a road bike, so I took this out for a spin as it's maiden voyage. A 90km maiden voyage.

 

How sweet it is to pass roadies with their 80mm deep section carbon wheels and 7kg bikes on the hills with this 11kg, 20-year old bike with no gears. 42x18 was interesting up some of the hills but it's super-smooth and surprisingly fast!

 

What a fun outing!

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312386_10151494981594985_332671975_n.jpgI built this steel single speed from parts lying around just before my Christmas holidays.

 

On Saturday I was invited to go for a road ride in the Cradle by some mates. I don't have a road bike, so I took this out for a spin as it's maiden voyage. A 90km maiden voyage.

 

How sweet it is to pass roadies with their 80mm deep section carbon wheels and 7kg bikes on the hills with this 11kg, 20-year old bike with no gears. 42x18 was interesting up some of the hills but it's super-smooth and surprisingly fast!

 

What a fun outing!

its really a nice feeling knowing that having a techno phobs dream bike can still keep up with todays fancy bling bling and still be enjoyable and fun and as good if not better a ride.

i love the feel of a good steel frame , looks good, happy miles ahead.

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Ryanpmb, I really like the finish you got there thumbup1.gif

I am in the beginning stages of a SS project and would like advice on whether I should keep the frame as is....or hire a stripper ph34r.png

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Ryanpmb, I really like the finish you got there thumbup1.gif

I am in the beginning stages of a SS project and would like advice on whether I should keep the frame as is....or hire a stripper ph34r.png

 

What dirt rider said ;)

 

Seriously though, what's the condition of that frame? I like how it looks just like that - is it matt black? If the paintwork is in good nic I reckon it looks cool just like that.

 

If you do decide to strip and prep PM and I'll give some advice based on my project.

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The frame is actually brand new and matt black in clolur. So, in fantastic shape.....I have just been thinking that I should build her with the frame as is and then later if I get bored of the look.....call in the stripper...and Thug off course smile.png

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