ballred@aol.com
New member
Hi!
I just found this site and am enjoying all of the threads and rides. I'd like to share mine.
The first is an 85 or 86 Kicker.
Let's see... It's got a really thick red powder coat, and the only things that are not original are the Grove Innovations Hammerhead bars and a first generation Deore XT index shifting setup. Note that the front derailleur is an original deer head Deore. Some fun other stuff includes the Avocet Criterium saddle (which I love), and the extreme retro under chainstay Suntour Power Cam Brake. It has not, unfortunately, been ridden in a while.
The second is a circa 93 Slim Chance in Team colors.
It was definitely made in Sommervile.
I got it after finishing a marathon with the intent of doing a century. I never made it, but I did race in some run/bike duathlons and got as far as 60 mile one afternoon. It was built up with the 93 Campagnolo Record Ergopower gruppo which I think was the 2nd generation.
Two things: I can't find a serial number. Where would one be if there is one? Second, a member of my family crunched the front derailleur and I would love to find a vintage replacement. I am scouring E-Bay, but was wondering if anyone had any other ideas.
I wish I had all of my old team kit. I had a bunch of stuff like bibs, hot and cold weather jerseys and T's but it seems to have all melted away.
I'm not much of a picture poster so I hope the pictures come through and that you like them.
Brian
I just found this site and am enjoying all of the threads and rides. I'd like to share mine.
The first is an 85 or 86 Kicker.
Let's see... It's got a really thick red powder coat, and the only things that are not original are the Grove Innovations Hammerhead bars and a first generation Deore XT index shifting setup. Note that the front derailleur is an original deer head Deore. Some fun other stuff includes the Avocet Criterium saddle (which I love), and the extreme retro under chainstay Suntour Power Cam Brake. It has not, unfortunately, been ridden in a while.
The second is a circa 93 Slim Chance in Team colors.
It was definitely made in Sommervile.
I got it after finishing a marathon with the intent of doing a century. I never made it, but I did race in some run/bike duathlons and got as far as 60 mile one afternoon. It was built up with the 93 Campagnolo Record Ergopower gruppo which I think was the 2nd generation.
Two things: I can't find a serial number. Where would one be if there is one? Second, a member of my family crunched the front derailleur and I would love to find a vintage replacement. I am scouring E-Bay, but was wondering if anyone had any other ideas.
I wish I had all of my old team kit. I had a bunch of stuff like bibs, hot and cold weather jerseys and T's but it seems to have all melted away.
I'm not much of a picture poster so I hope the pictures come through and that you like them.
Brian