The Horror: Junk Build, High-End-Hatchet job, Frankenbike Challenge Extravaganza
09-04-23, 01:28 PM
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There's nothing "foul" going on and thank you for keeping your harsher language to yourself. No one is making you read what you don't care about or agree with.
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09-04-23, 01:32 PM
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Bob, how did I miss this fantastic submission?
Scraping off that gorgeous Klein paint around the rot will be the 'nails on the chalkboard' moment in this build!
Also, riding it without adjusting that seat post down at all should at least get you 10 additional points!
Scraping off that gorgeous Klein paint around the rot will be the 'nails on the chalkboard' moment in this build!
Also, riding it without adjusting that seat post down at all should at least get you 10 additional points!
wait until you see my saddle selection. Hints: Moulton Huffy. White. Kurt. 
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09-04-23, 01:42 PM
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I put about 15k miles on that cf frame before I realized how good steel is. All the parts went to my Tommasini and this one sat. During the forced covid break I decided to repaint it. Removing the paint revealed a very thin weak spot in the downtube that probably explains the flex I was feeling when riding. Decided to have some ugly fun with it before killing it. I will say that I think cf is pretty dang tough. After cutting halfway through the tubes, I had a hell of a time trying to bend/tear/break it apart.
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My entry:
I just built this for my son to ride longer distances.
1985 Cannondale ST 400, frame & fork, Microshift front &rear derailleurs. unbranded crankset, Sugino 46/34 chainrings, DT Swiss spokes.
White Industries hubs, HSon Rims, Shimano 11-34 XT 10 speed cassette, unbranded quick release.
Velo Orange brakes & bags, Continental 32mm tires. Kenda tubes
Nitto Noodles 44cm , 80mm ENE stem, Shimano 600 headset
Shimano 105, 10 speed brifters
Jag wire cables & housings, Shimano cable stops
Brooks B17 Champion, Sakae 27.2 post, Compass bottle cages.
MKS Gordita pedals
I just built this for my son to ride longer distances.
1985 Cannondale ST 400, frame & fork, Microshift front &rear derailleurs. unbranded crankset, Sugino 46/34 chainrings, DT Swiss spokes.
White Industries hubs, HSon Rims, Shimano 11-34 XT 10 speed cassette, unbranded quick release.
Velo Orange brakes & bags, Continental 32mm tires. Kenda tubes
Nitto Noodles 44cm , 80mm ENE stem, Shimano 600 headset
Shimano 105, 10 speed brifters
Jag wire cables & housings, Shimano cable stops
Brooks B17 Champion, Sakae 27.2 post, Compass bottle cages.
MKS Gordita pedals
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09-04-23, 01:46 PM
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I put about 15k miles on that cf frame before I realized how good steel is. All the parts went to my Tommasini and this one sat. During the forced covid break I decided to repaint it. Removing the paint revealed a very thin weak spot in the downtube that probably explains the flex I was feeling when riding. Decided to have some ugly fun with it before killing it. I will say that I think cf is pretty dang tough. After cutting halfway through the tubes, I had a hell of a time trying to bend/tear/break it apart.
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
09-04-23, 01:49 PM
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Wait...this is a NICE bike. Nothing ugly about that one! Lovely build. My Toilet Bowlnago (or Colnogo/ColnagNO/Colnono) will be envious at the nice parts!
My entry:
1985 Cannondale ST 400, frame & fork, Microshift front &rear Derailleurs. Unbranded Crankset, Sugino 46/34 chainrings, Dr spokes, Brooks saddle.
White Industries hubs, HSon Rims, Shimano 11-34 XT 10 speed cassette.
Velo Orange brakes & bags
Nitto Noodles 44cm , 80mm ENE stem, Shimano 600 headset
Shimano 105, 10 speed brifters
Jag wire cables & housins
Brooks B17 Champion, Sakae 27.2 post, Compass bottle cages.
MKS Gordita pedals
1985 Cannondale ST 400, frame & fork, Microshift front &rear Derailleurs. Unbranded Crankset, Sugino 46/34 chainrings, Dr spokes, Brooks saddle.
White Industries hubs, HSon Rims, Shimano 11-34 XT 10 speed cassette.
Velo Orange brakes & bags
Nitto Noodles 44cm , 80mm ENE stem, Shimano 600 headset
Shimano 105, 10 speed brifters
Jag wire cables & housins
Brooks B17 Champion, Sakae 27.2 post, Compass bottle cages.
MKS Gordita pedals
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
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09-04-23, 02:12 PM
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1. Aluminum frame: Not steel, not real and no lugs.
2 126mm spacing with a 130 hub. No ability to coldest or use twine to align. Should asplode any minute now…..
3. Parts parts from 4 different decades.
4. No Campagnolo.
5. Drops angled slightly upward
6. Index shifting AND brifters
7. No toe clips or straps, no clip-less and no bmx style platform pedal.
9. Rubberized was bar tape
10. Not a “gruppo” in sight!
Scary stuff!!!!!
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09-04-23, 02:34 PM
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09-04-23, 03:47 PM
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This poor bike was severely neglected on the side of my in law's house for years, When I rescued it from the road side garbage pile the wheel bearing were seized and shifters were too far gone. I switched out the UG freehub for HG and upgraded to 8spd cassette. New stem, handlebar, new STI, seat post, seats, tires and a complete teardown refresh.
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09-04-23, 03:54 PM
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Since AdventureManCO asked I did pull the bike I'm thinking about for this out. A early 70's Jeunet with a mix of components bits pieces from 10 different countries and some 20 makers most of which are now dead defunct companies with faded metalic green paint with a bunch of petina so it already has a bit of a frankienbike vibe to it as is. I figure there are several things I can do to up the Franken factor on this one and I have some decorating and picture ideas.
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09-04-23, 04:05 PM
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Since AdventureManCO asked I did pull the bike I'm thinking about for this out. A early 70's Jeunet with a mix of components bits pieces from 10 different countries and some 20 makers most of which are now dead defunct companies with faded metalic green paint with a bunch of petina so it already has a bit of a frankienbike vibe to it as is. I figure there are several things I can do to up the Franken factor on this one and I have some decorating and picture ideas.
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09-04-23, 05:00 PM
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I can definitely see that this will be @SurferRosa's all-time favorite thread given the reposting of photos.
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That V-GT seems to be sulking.
"You OK back there?"
(heavy sigh) "I'm fine. Whatever."
"You OK back there?"
(heavy sigh) "I'm fine. Whatever."
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Mafac Racers: "Let me sing you the song of my people as I gradually decelerate you."
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If it's brought back to life, it might wander the streets moaning "Epoxxxxy... epoxxxy..."
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That looks like a good submission! Almost...too good. But! I do see some corrosion and rust on the top tube, so there is hope! And crusty = good in C&V opposite land
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(Sorry for quoting / posting out of order - been busy today and just randomly rummaging through the thread).
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I can already tell that you and I are going to get into a 'horrible saddle' competition. Not trying to brag or anything...(
)...but the saddle I have meticulously selected for the glorious, esteemed and highly regarded Schwinn Paramount is the worst saddle I've ever seen in my entire life. It will have to be modified a bit because it is actually dangerous. So bring your A-game!Sidenote: Did you buy that horrid one from Cudak in the sales forum??? If so, I remember that one!
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I have the perfect candidate acquired last month for free.
1992-3 badly kept Klein Pinnacle...
.and cancerous in several other places.
This will be great fun and I already have most of the really bad components to hang on what was back in the day, an expensive MTB.
What say the Daves? Does an early Nineties Klein qualify?
1992-3 badly kept Klein Pinnacle...
.and cancerous in several other places.
This will be great fun and I already have most of the really bad components to hang on what was back in the day, an expensive MTB.
What say the Daves? Does an early Nineties Klein qualify?
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09-04-23, 05:34 PM
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Oooh! I just had an epiphany! Time to search the garage to see if I have a unicrown fork for the Paramount. Better if it is even longer than necessary, so it would then slope the top tube
If anyone needs some assistance with their build, let this thread read more like an instruction manual for you: C&V Pet Peeves
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09-04-23, 05:38 PM
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I can definitely see that this will be @SurferRosa's all-time favorite thread given the reposting of photos.
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And horror has many faces: mashup of parts, Campy + Shimano, rust, oxidizing, bad paint, chunky components, sloping top tubes, dare I say (gasp) unicrowns!
Oooh! I just had an epiphany! Time to search the garage to see if I have a unicrown fork for the Paramount. Better if it is even longer than necessary, so it would then slope the top tube
If anyone needs some assistance with their build, let this thread read more like an instruction manual for you: C&V Pet Peeves
Oooh! I just had an epiphany! Time to search the garage to see if I have a unicrown fork for the Paramount. Better if it is even longer than necessary, so it would then slope the top tube
If anyone needs some assistance with their build, let this thread read more like an instruction manual for you: C&V Pet Peeves
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