berg_fiets Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 So, got this beaut from my old man this past weekend. Been standing in a shed for the past 9 years! Old man did 14 Cape Argus's with this thing! Want to restore to its former glory as rust has taken over. Hubs, Drive train, Shifters need some tlc but it all still works! Starting a forum topic for this project as i'm sure I will have many questions for tech and opinions... Watch this space!
berg_fiets Posted February 22, 2017 Author Posted February 22, 2017 Started with the BIG STRIP last night. Amazing how complicated modern bikes got... I stripped almost 90% of the bike using just a Philips screwdriver, 8mm Alan key and a 10mm socket wrench! Would have needed a toolbox for a new bike. Hung and ready to go Brakes and Derailleurs off Should be enough for now Bagging and Tagging! Basic strip done and packed out the way... Now the real work starts!
Fleming Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Like your work stand. Good luck with the refurb.
berg_fiets Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 Made any more progress yet?No not really. Been swamped at work so spare time has been dedicated to riding
KingZA Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 haha, forgot about those things by the stem/headset for the v-brakes. Good luck with the restoration.
broncoza Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Nice work, MtB vintage resto becoming big overseas. Only a small minority of us here. If you need specific spares PM me may have or can point you in the right direction depending on what you need
berg_fiets Posted March 23, 2017 Author Posted March 23, 2017 haha, forgot about those things by the stem/headset for the v-brakes. Good luck with the restoration. hahaha Thanks! Nice work, MtB vintage resto becoming big overseas. Only a small minority of us here. If you need specific spares PM me may have or can point you in the right direction depending on what you need Shot broncoza. This is my first, so i'm sure there are going to be many lessons learned... T
dirtrider Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 "Old man did 14 Cape Argus's with this thing! " I raced provincials on that THING many,many years ago !!!
berg_fiets Posted March 23, 2017 Author Posted March 23, 2017 "Old man did 14 Cape Argus's with this thing! " I raced provincials on that THING many,many years ago !!! LOL Trooper!!!
berg_fiets Posted March 26, 2017 Author Posted March 26, 2017 FINALLY had some time to myself for some restore work... Some before and after photos below! Handlebar before paint strip After strip (no sanding yet) Wheelset Spoke cutting! Front hub Front hub after some polish and elbow grease Rim Rim after some polish and elbow grease
Hairy Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Looks like you are really going to be doing a proper job of the refurb! Best wishes, and I look forward to seeing the progression.
PygaSchmyga Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Started with the BIG STRIP last night. Amazing how complicated modern bikes got... I stripped almost 90% of the bike using just a Philips screwdriver, 8mm Alan key and a 10mm socket wrench! Would have needed a toolbox for a new bike. Untitled.jpg Hung and ready to go Untitled2.jpg Brakes and Derailleurs off Untitled3.jpg Should be enough for now Untitled4.jpg Bagging and Tagging! Untitled5.jpg Basic strip done and packed out the way... Now the real work starts! I wish I had the discipline to work this neatly - nice one!
berg_fiets Posted March 27, 2017 Author Posted March 27, 2017 I wish I had the discipline to work this neatly - nice one! Shot! Not always this neat, but seeing as some of the components are 24 years old; loosing a bolt can be a pricey and labour intensive process to find replacement... Besides, I'm a rooky mech and learning as I go. Did not even know you have something like a threaded fork up until yesterday!
berg_fiets Posted March 27, 2017 Author Posted March 27, 2017 Made some time for the other hub tonight... Rear hub Rear hub after some polish and a lot of elbow grease! Almost ready for wheel rebuild!
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