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After fitting the XT Shifters I decided to switch out the rear Freewheel for a 7 speed shimano one to replace the original 6. This would make use of the extra clicks from the shifters  :) at the same time I updated the original Exage Trail rear mech to a late 80's 500LX Exage unit which is a lot smoother and works well with new shifters.



Next jobs include servicing the hubs and new rear quick release axle.
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General Retro MTB Chat / Re: What it's all about...
« Last post by ADMIN4RO-TEIGHT on March 03, 2013, 12:07:52 pm »
I can't see think link or pic ???
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Readers Rides - Pre 1988 MTB's / 1987/88 GT Timberline Ishiwata Chromoly
« Last post by ADMIN4RO-TEIGHT on March 02, 2013, 10:04:55 pm »

This is one of my collection of Old Skool Rides, it is 1987/88 GT Timberline. It was not a a very high end bike in it's day but I have always loved old GT's and when this came up I could not resist. I imported it from Italy and it is in pretty good condition for a 25 year old bike.

It is largely an exage trial gear set with a biopace crank and 18 gears, it sports a cool u brake and in even cooler adjustable seat post.











Although I am a sucker for originality but I also hate plastic brake parts so I have started upgrading the brakes and shifters. I sourced some Shimano XT thumb shifters and SLR brake levers in keeping with year of the bike. To keep the 80's feel I have also sourced some Vans grips for good measure. The bottom bracket was also shot so I upgraded this to a sealed unit that is 118mm wide to give better clearance for the u brake. When this is finished it will be my new commuter bike.







I will post a few pics when it is all finished.
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General Retro MTB Chat / What it's all about...
« Last post by GeeDee on February 28, 2013, 07:49:54 pm »
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Post 1988 to 1997 MTB Chat / So 90's it hurts
« Last post by GeeDee on February 28, 2013, 07:44:02 pm »
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General Retro MTB Chat / Useful parts?
« Last post by GeeDee on February 28, 2013, 07:36:46 pm »
This stuff might be useful for somebody, nowt to do with me though -

http://pinterest.com/allthingsbikes/vintage-retro-bicycle-parts-all-things-bikes/
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Project Build Threads / Re: £30 Peugeot Python Rebuild
« Last post by ADMIN4RO-TEIGHT on February 25, 2013, 10:15:36 pm »
So I finally got the frame fully stripped (had even more grief getting the headset cups out) and sent of to the powder coaters along with the stem. I have also managed to source some Shimano XT thumb shifter which I post up when they arrive.

I have named this project 'Pain in the Arse' instead of project Python...should be that much more rewarding when complete with all the battle scars from my hands to remind me of the build



Tange Forks made in Japan

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General Retro MTB Chat / Re: Bicycle Taxidermy
« Last post by ADMIN4RO-TEIGHT on February 21, 2013, 07:49:37 pm »
That is excellent
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General Retro MTB Chat / Bicycle Taxidermy
« Last post by GeeDee on February 21, 2013, 06:48:58 pm »
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Useful Retro MTB Links / History of Reynolds Frame Tubing
« Last post by ADMIN4RO-TEIGHT on February 15, 2013, 10:02:22 pm »
An interesting link on the history of Reynolds tubes

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/reynolds/Reynolds_history.htm
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