Found an old MTB, converted for GF...

Posted on Sun 15th, April 2012

• #1

p1d

This old ladies MTB was in the bin area in my flat.

I knew it had potential.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75445271@N03/7081028867/in/photostream

Sourced second hand parts: Both wheels, crank set, BLB mini me bars, saddle, cane creek lever.

Bought: BLB grips, white quill stem, brake cable, BLB pedals, Shimano V Brake, chain, chain tensioner.

Pretty happy with the results. 150quid later and a lot of hours later....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75445271@N03/7081028979/in/photostream/

See here for more pics - http://bit.ly/HWyQSA

Special mention goes to the guys at Micycle Islington, especially Apprentice Juan. Legend!
• #2

edmundro

Nice work.
I wouldn't have looked at that frame twice.
• #3

fixbmx

Good job! Nice to see others building bikes for the better half haha!
• #4

p1d

Cheers Ed,

Was considering a repaint, didn't have time, funds or patience. Once the pish stickers came off with a lot of elbow grease and white spirit it came up ok.
• #5

mullycron

love the colour scheme!
• #6

virtualcomic

Really like this, my gf needs a new bike so I was thinking I'd be doing a project like this
• #7

p1d

Go for it mate. You'll be in the good books for a long time. Although converting a mtb to single speed isn't really ideal. Horizontal dropouts are an issue, and the chain stay is slightly out. Try find a decent old racing frame with vertical drop outs.
• #8

virtualcomic

She's really keen on the idea of me building her a bike up, I have an old norco frame I could use, its just sourcing all of the parts needed.

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