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Flèche d'argent

Early-mid 90s MTB restored from neglect with commuting plans in mind

Frame:
Unknown chrome plated Cr-Mo frame, size 56. It's visually very similar to a 1992 Diamondback Ascent EX, but rack mounts don't match.

Fork/Headset:
1'' threaded rigid Spinner fork / Tioga Expert CR headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Deore LX FC-M560 / Kinex square taper BB, 119mm spindle

Pedals:
Wellgo K20427

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
11-28t 7 speed cassette / 26-36-46 SG-X chainrings / KMC Z8.3 chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Deore DX M650 front&rear derailleur, Deore LX brake/shifter levers

Handlebars/Stem:
NL Cr-Mo flat bars and stem (the latter is chrome plated). BBB ergo grips scavenged from currently unused hardtail

Saddle/Seatpost:
Giant saddle, generic Kalloy post shimmed from 26.4mm

Brakes:
Deore LX cantilevers with BBB cartridge pads

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Deore Lx hub, 32H / unknown rim / 26x1.75 Kenda Multitrack Sport

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Deore Lx hub&freewheel, 32H / unknown rim / 26x1.75 Kenda Multitrack Sport

Accessories:
Rear rack and chromoplast fenders that don't *quite*fit

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial restoration
  2. Commuter/citybike

Added by Raven. Last updated over 3 years ago.

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