I've always been a big fan of Fat City Cycles, even visiting the factory for a tour back in 1992 or so, but never had the wherewithal to actually get my hands on one. Until a few days ago, that is, when one literally rolled through my front door. This bike had been sitting unused in a garage for many years by a family who had no idea what it was and didn't ever ride it because it was too big for any of them. It had been given to them by an old family friend and at some point during its lifetime it had received a simple but well applied coat of forest green metallic paint - which seems to me to be the antithesis of what a Yo Eddy should look like- but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I suppose. Since there were no decals applied to the frame it wasn't immediately apparent what it actually was but after some checking, the answer became clear and I was excited. The family was mildly amused to hear that they had a real treasure on their hands but still wanted it out of their garage so after a little bartering, the bike was mine.
It comes with a full XT M735 group, and the serial number tells me that it's a '92. I removed the rear rack and U lock bracket, swapped the old Avocet Touring saddle for a tired old Brooks (for now) and put on a fresh pair of Ritchey grips. The bike rides beautifully and I have plans to bring it back to its former glory, whatever that was. I plan to have it resprayed in the Team Jersey colors or the aquafade finish.
I'm looking for the correct paint colors to complete this and would also appreciate any advice on frame painters out there with prior experience painting Fats. Any suggestions?
Thanks for reading!
It comes with a full XT M735 group, and the serial number tells me that it's a '92. I removed the rear rack and U lock bracket, swapped the old Avocet Touring saddle for a tired old Brooks (for now) and put on a fresh pair of Ritchey grips. The bike rides beautifully and I have plans to bring it back to its former glory, whatever that was. I plan to have it resprayed in the Team Jersey colors or the aquafade finish.
I'm looking for the correct paint colors to complete this and would also appreciate any advice on frame painters out there with prior experience painting Fats. Any suggestions?
Thanks for reading!