Was originally bright red and full of scratches. I had the frame/fork blasted and then repainted it using Dupli Color engine block paint; Added a GT head badge; Updated some parts...left others alone. Great Katy Trail bike!
Frame:
20" 1993 GT Karakoram rigid chromoly (Tange Infinity); Frameset was blasted and repainted; Custom vinyl stickers added
Fork/Headset:
GT Balogna; Aheadset threadless
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Deore LX triple; Shimano square taper BB
Pedals:
MZYRH alloy blue platform
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Typical early 90's 3x7 setup
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Deore XT rear; Deore LX front; Shimano Deore DX Thumbies on Accessory Mounts
Saddle/Seatpost:
Leather Globe Saddle; Kalloy UNO post
Brakes:
Tektro RL520 Levers and Avid 1.0 V-Brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya rim; Deore LX hub; Fat Frank tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya rim; Deore LX hub; Fat Frank tire
Accessories:
Saddle bag; Bottle cage; Custom vinyl stickers
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
I decided to try the "high in the sky" drop bar thing with a cheaper no-name adjustable stem from Amazon (before I drop $50 or $80 on a proper "dirt drop" stem). Seems to work OK. I'm still a little uncomfortable, but we'll see how things go. I love the braking and shifter setup, tho!
Added by analogkid71. Last updated about 4 hours ago.
4 Comments
Nice work adding the metal GT badge! Why did you go for an engine block paint?
Posted 10 months ago
Thanks. I've found that the engine block paints are more durable than other types of paint (likely due to their high heat resistance). I also like most of the engine block colors (light blues, turquoise, etc.). My other mountain bike was also painted with an engine block paint: a dark pewter gray.
Posted 10 months ago
Photos
Sev-T says:
Love the pastel color scheme and the bars of course;) Dope build!
Posted 9 months ago
analogkid71 says:
Thanks!
Posted 9 months ago