I acquired this frame about 12 months ago with major rust issues at the usual seat tube bb area. Fortunately I have a very very capable colleague who was happy to help out. I own a few 26” retro bikes including other FAT’s so really fancied doing something different with this.
First thing was replace the rotten seat tube. The canti bosses & triple cable guides were removed too. Single stops welded on and hose clips on the left side of top tube. I purchased PMW disc mounts for rear of frame and also for the hose clips.
A fork was always going to be an issue especially as I’d decided to squeeze 27.5” wheels into it. Asked my friend who simply said I’ll make you a fork. I tracked down some 1” Columbus fork blades with matching dropouts and a Willits style disc mount.
The build is your standard modernish 1X with a couple of retro hooks thrown in.
This will not be for all of the FAT purists out there! But I cannot believe how amazing this bike rides and handles. I’ve logged a few hundred miles on it so far on light trails. Absolutely love it.
First thing was replace the rotten seat tube. The canti bosses & triple cable guides were removed too. Single stops welded on and hose clips on the left side of top tube. I purchased PMW disc mounts for rear of frame and also for the hose clips.
A fork was always going to be an issue especially as I’d decided to squeeze 27.5” wheels into it. Asked my friend who simply said I’ll make you a fork. I tracked down some 1” Columbus fork blades with matching dropouts and a Willits style disc mount.
The build is your standard modernish 1X with a couple of retro hooks thrown in.
This will not be for all of the FAT purists out there! But I cannot believe how amazing this bike rides and handles. I’ve logged a few hundred miles on it so far on light trails. Absolutely love it.
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