Guest notmyname Posted August 7, 2014 Share Ok, This is what she looks like thus far. I tried to keep it as original as possible so even though the stays are chipped the chrome is in ok condition and just needs some elbow grease. The red bit between the stays(rear break mount) is also still the original paint. I stripped the rest down to steel and had it primed and painted. It has 4 coats of red and 2 clear lacquer coats. I've ordered the decals from velocaio once applied I'll take it for the highlights and a final K3 clear coat and polish. As mentioned before the fork was re chromed by Sheffield in JHB. RudoJ, Loose cog and tracknut 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2386096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted August 8, 2014 Share Looks amazing Eddy. Cant wait to see it built up I recall those before pics. Can't wait to see the completed bike. Almost there. ... Edited August 8, 2014 by eddy HeyYou and Loose cog 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2387819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted August 8, 2014 Share Not restored as such, but I "fixed up" this little 1989/90 Saracen Ruff Trax for the missus to use to cycle to gym. Tange steel frame, only 7 speed, I might upgrade it some time, however, it rides sweetly! Loose cog 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2387931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted August 9, 2014 Share Not restored as such, but I "fixed up" this little 1989/90 Saracen Ruff Trax for the missus to use to cycle to gym. Tange steel frame, only 7 speed, I might upgrade it some time, however, it rides sweetly! that's cool. I wish I still had my first mtb from around that era. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2388044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted August 12, 2014 Share So I am almost ready to send my 1986 Colnago Master Piu off for painting.I am just busy polishing up the headtube chrome lugs.They were painted over so I had to water paper the paint and undercoat off.I completed the top lug last night and still have to complete the bottom one during this week.Bike will go for painting this weekend.The Silver/Blue is the colour scheme I have chosen, hoping it comes out like the one pictured. Edited August 12, 2014 by quintonb danthunders, Loose cog, Chro Mo and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2389492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted August 12, 2014 Share So I am almost ready to send my 1986 Colnago Master Piu off for painting.I am just busy polishing up the headtube chrome lugs.They were painted over so I had to water paper the paint and undercoat off.I completed the top lug last night and still have to complete the bottom one during this week.Bike will go for painting this weekend.The Silver/Blue is the colour scheme I have chosen, hoping it comes out like the one pictured. Thats my old baby. Glad it found such a good home. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2389996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted August 15, 2014 Share Anyone remember these?With any fondness? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted August 15, 2014 Share Anyone remember these?With any fondness? MTB0007 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted August 15, 2014 Share Nope, what is it? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimthor Posted August 15, 2014 Share Miyata with some vintage Dura Ace spotted in a market in Amsterdam. Loose cog 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanB Posted August 15, 2014 Share I remember someone using a Kirk in Natal in the late eighties/early nineties - intriguing frame Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted August 15, 2014 Share Thats my old baby. Glad it found such a good home.I can't wait for her to be completed... I will post pictures once done. I love bicycles and I love them in as original state as possible, even if it means restoring to original... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted August 15, 2014 Share Anyone remember these?With any fondness?Yip that's a Kirk, magnesium alloyed frame if memory serves me right. I stand to be corrected but I think they were investment cast, or something along those lines. Had loads of frames crack and break. Nice bit of history. Edited August 15, 2014 by quintonb Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted August 16, 2014 Share Until this post I had never heard of or seen a Kirk. That's what I love about this thread. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted August 16, 2014 Share Yup, it's a kirk precision magnesium frame. Have one in my storage, which I'm going to rebuild one day! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted August 16, 2014 Share Whilst in Fort Knox have a look for a spare Concorde that you may wish to sell. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/145/#findComment-2393495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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