I bid on the sucker and picked it up for a Fitty.
It was in a sorry looking state when i got it,as it had been brush painted badly with enamel and a matte finish house paint.I still didn't know what model it was, but it seemed to be in overall good knick otherwise.
spec was pretty good with 9speed deore formula hubs and an entry level manitou shock up front.
Original plan was to blast and paint, but a bit of light work with sandpaper to try and reveal what model it was(01 Marauder) saw me keep going and clean 99% of the bodgy paint job off.The more I did the more I liked the scruffy lived in patina the sand back was giving me with the leftover spots around dropouts and braze ons.
Purchased a velo solo sprocket, Kalloy post to replace the awful suspension one, and some new grips. Clear coated the frame to freshen it up and protect the thin spots.
Knocked it together last night before TDF started and went for a fang around the block....Awesome fun.
Turbo Super saddle from the parts bin fits the build well.
Used a $hitty ol chain until the Kool chain arrives in the mail, and some $hitty ol parts bin pedals. Will most likely get some platforms with strap on type foot retention next.
Set up with slicks for street use until I'm comfy on it and then I can swap to something chunky and go single tracking around my area.
Reynolds 520 tubes too. Chain line needs a minor adjustment, which i can do with washers as spacers on the rear.
Ferrari like head badge.
Funky A frame design
Where'd you get the idea to do that? Freakin' brilliant, it is.
