Crimped on the caps and taped the handlebars last night, and took her out for a short ride between storms this afternoon. Here's some pictures of her now, and one of her "before" condition (about 4 months ago). She's come a long way!
Just a few more things to do - shorten the seat post and pick up some water bottle cage bolts. But she's rideable -- and what a sweet ride she is! It was totally worth it to build her up from the frame - I learned TONS and got in touch with my inner bike mechanic
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10-28-2011, 11:54 AM #1
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Cinders is finally done (well almost!)
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2009 Felt ZW100 (Gone but not forgotten)
2010 C'Dale Synapse 5 Carbon Fem | Koobi Si Classic | "Cinders"
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10-28-2011, 12:13 PM #2
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wow - what a beauty! congrats.
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10-28-2011, 01:05 PM #3
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What was the deal with her when you got her? It looks like she's come a long way! Pretty!
'02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
'85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica
'10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica
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10-28-2011, 01:36 PM #4
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Thanks! I bought her this summer from a LBS that got her back after she was stolen, stripped down of all components, and spray painted the classic stolen bike nasty black. Yes, she was a sight! Got all the spray paint off with a product called Winning Colours (miracle stuff, btw) and several Tuffy scrubbers, and started picking up parts here and there. Polished and waxed her up, touched up a few scuffs, and she looked like new.
Originally Posted by redrhodie
Ended up giving her mostly Ultegra components, Neuvation wheels, Bontrager WSD bar, cushy Fizik bar gels, and my old Koobi saddle.
This project really took me back to when I used to work on my brother's hand me down road bikes in my teens. I keep thinking how was I able to do all that back then without Google and YouTube? Lol!Last edited by rivergal; 10-28-2011 at 03:02 PM.
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2009 Felt ZW100 (Gone but not forgotten)
2010 C'Dale Synapse 5 Carbon Fem | Koobi Si Classic | "Cinders"
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10-28-2011, 02:21 PM #5
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She's beautiful! Job well done!
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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2013 Charge Filter Apex| Specialized Jett 143
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Saving for the next one...
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10-28-2011, 02:32 PM #6
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Oh wow! What a transformation. Great story.
Everybody loves a happy ending.
'02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
'85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica
'10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica
Slacker on wheels.
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