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    Why can't I upload pix now?

    New server No function can't upload pix of my new build is there some new technique?
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    Gotta bucket of money?

    Gotta' bucket of money? Check this Ti gem out...sure wish I had some spare jing. www.ebay.com/itm/FAT-Chance-Titanium-M-L-original-Big-One-Inch-Fork-/280817070719?pt=Mountain_Bikes&hash=item416200727f#ht_572wt_1185
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    Looking for a Bottom Bracket

    Well it was bound to happen, I bought a bike with out a BB. Is there anyone out there that is willing to part with one they are not using? Perhaps one from a rusted out treasure? I know that I can buy bearings and collars from Rody, but it's the spindle that I am having the hardest time...
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    Serotta

    any truth to the rumor that Serotta is going out of business?
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    Rebirth of my monster fat

    here is my 1991 monster... back from powdercoater It started life pink, then previous owner decided it needed to be green... originally thought i would want to go pink again but... not the biggest fan of pepto I decided on purple...(110 bucks with sandblast) www.prokoteindy.com I have an...
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    poor form

    I am getting sick of people out there taking pokes at european buyers of FC products this is an international forum... We should all be happy that we have a common thread that ties us... Frankly for every poorly written jab at our european counterparts, it only re enforces the rest of the...
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    a moment of thanks to all my fat friends

    I'm feelin FAT from all the turkey... best wishes to all of you out there on thanksgiving turn some wrenches tomorrow if you are lucky enough to get the day off ride ride ride Jim
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    Gold

    Hold on...a yo fork for $430? I mean - I bid it up there but - good lord... I think I will keep all of my YO stable and wait for frame and forks to sell for $5999.... wait some dick out there is trying to do that... at this rate, FC products are going to be worth more than their weight in gold...
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    Wicked but nice

    Here's a little project that I got some help from DC on the forum... 1991 Teal Wicked YO Eddy Fork (purchased from DC last week) Some new some old parts Chris King Headset (Gripnut) top White Industries ENO Eccentric Rear Hub, ENO Front, with Mavic 517 rims 16t Shimano SS FW White...
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    wicked

    The latest wicked lite in my stable... 1994 with XT 737 stuff...less than 200 miles on this baby when picked up on EBAY a couple of weeks ago Gave it a quick scrub a dub dub, rebuilt the rear wheel -- and took a 20 mile maiden voyage this morning wickedly comfy on the prairie path
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    green in a violet world

    It ain't easy being green... 1991 Yo, a rehab from a bike i previously posted with period correctness... I think it looks okay, for colored hose haters... this bike is really just set up to ride everyday, as it was just a lonely garage queen the way it was set up before... No period anything...
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    Serial Numbers

    I know it's posted somewhere deep in the bowels of Fat Cogs... Is there a definitive way to decipher serial numbers on FAT products? I think it is worth revisiting for those who find it difficult to sift thru the millions of posts on the site... Thoughts?
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    Gotta black magic woman - 1991 Santana Moda

    Well...call me lucky stumbled on to this on Ebay a few weeks ago and built it up... 1991 Santana Moda - early model Fillet brazed Columbus Max tubing Mostly correct period parts(who cares, rides nice) Ritchey stem Ibis Bars Syncros seatpost (newer) WTB saddle Mavic 737 hubs and rims 8sp...
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    what kind of brake boss?

    Greetings, I picked up a 92 wicked recently, and noticed the brake bosses were removed by the previous owner... Are these paragon? does any one know the size? metric or US, coarse thread or fine? It looks like it takes a 2 piece system with a moon shaped washer to hold the canti spring in place
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    YO Mello Grello two

    Updated from a year ago King Wheels Ritchey Duro force tires Ringle Skewers Syncros seatpost Control tech bar and stem Flite ti saddle King Headset Pauls Brakes and levers XTR rear der XT Front 732 shifters, 8 speed (thank god for the over-design of the 7 speed version) Cook Bros Cranks Kooka...
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    54cm slim chance

    Well I finally got around to building up a bike I bought back in December 2010 It is an Oriental Blue - 1992 54cm Slim Chance... Serial number 080S24 Bought as an entire bike off of ebay from a vintage bike seller for $850 Got it home and discovered the previous owner was a real sweater...
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    Maiden voyage of a Fat Disc-Go Queen

    Okay, Okay, so I paid the freight on this beauty... but.... Rides like a new fat, functions like a modern machine.... I think this one won't live on the wall...
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    Sex and Violets

    1991 Yo very fun, very fast. Phil Hubs, Matrix rims, Ritchey Tires Shimano M732, M735 components Ringle and Syncros bits
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    Is there an RAL color for MONSTER FAT Pink?

    Thanks for viewing was there a RAL color for Pink Monster Fat's? thank you Jim
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    Is there, was there a 1991 catalogue for FC?

    I have to admit I am newer to the game - but is there, was there a 1991 catalogue created for FATs? If so where can I get a PDF? is there a prototypical build list for a TEAM/YO? thanks Jim
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