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So during quarantine I really wanted to make another project, something off-grid, to get me going to forests, lakes and all the places I wanted. 26 inch retro frame, some wide bars, get those wide tyres in and let's get going.

I bought a Cape Wrath from 97 from retrobike. I thought i would share my build process and future plans for it.

Frame arrived safe and sound from UK to Lithuania via local couriers.

So once it came, i found lots of random little strange details which made me wonder "why" :D
I discovered that the there are strange black marks of paint mostly around lugs and screw holes etc. I think somebody try to spray it black on the nickel plating? Have no idea. It came with full xt set, set up as 8 speed (even though rear derailleur is 9 speed). And finally it has a goldtec chainring with teeth cut down to almost oval zero, to serve as mud protector for the ring :D :D good, i like it. i will leave it that way for now.

Plan was to get rid of the fork. Get modern wide handlebars, put new tyres, go for a ride.

Cape Wrath '97 after muddy ride

Ill take 26” wheels

Looks mad, have a bump!

Want to buy a group set, budget is around £ 200 but would consider offers!

Would be very interested for Pace, Manitou or Tange Switchblades. As I can change steerer in those - hit me up if you have any.

Looking for a 26" fork with V-brake pivots. Could be threaded or not (thinking about converting to threadless). Threaded steerer - 18cm. Threadless - around 22cm.

Hey there,

Digging up the Internet the best way to save the paint. I have a Centurion Master TG with a lovely splatter paint which I would love to save and not sand away. Do you have any tips on preserving paint?

So far looks like that after removing some rusts & adding a wax layer time to time is the best thing. Maybe you have any suggestions?

pm'ed you!

Frame and forks would be ideal, but if you have something built already, could have a look

@Banana753 Not the biggest fan of titanium but thanks!

@WimVDD Oops, forgot to mention, I am after 19" - 20.5" range

Bored during quarantine.

Want to build myself a budget retro mtb, hit me up with what you got. Love those splash, crazy paintworks, frankenbikes!

Hey there, anybody has a bullmoose bar ? Would love to grab it

Pmed for shifters

Thanks, but I am looking for something else. I am stretching the budget to 80 now

Looking for front road wheel with some braking surface left & preferably silver hubs.
Budget around ~80 quids.
Postage to Southampton is needed.
Cheers

Wanted: A front road wheel for a commuter bike, looking for something light, some of braking surface left, budget around up to 50£.
Would need a postage to UK, Southampton.
Cheers

PM'd

Sorry. Road wheels with fix/free or fix hub.

Want to buy a clincher wheelset, budget up to 200 quids, needs a postage from UK to Europe (paid).

Sold?

Second dibs

Dibs on Miche Chainring, pm