1987 Fat Chance

ifpedlr72

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serial #87974. I built NOS frame in 2003 with many age correct parts. Can anyone confirm it is an '87 and give any further info??
 

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Retro Dude

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The serial number confirms it's the 974th built in 1987.

Looks like what I'm building up. I just picked up an 87 Fat that I'm building as a single speed.

What gearing are you running?
 

dubya

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I also just picked one up, looks similar except mines an 88 and has a yellow fotk. I'm building mine with a silver CK headset, new BB bearings, xt m730 drivetrain, brakes and hubs on RM20 rims. I happened to have a Strong seatpost which I think came on the bike originally, and a 1987 Turbo saddle.

If you need to rebuild the bottom bracket I found a bearing company online that sells the correct bearings with c clips for about $5/each and they work perfectly.
 

Retro Dude

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Perfect, thanks.

Just picked up another 87 Fat that may need new bearings, I'll find out next week when it arrives.
 
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