1987 Fat Chance

ifpedlr72 · May 25th, 2017, 9:47 PM

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??

Retro Dude · May 26th, 2017, 1:42 PM

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 · September 19th, 2017, 2:33 PM

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 · September 19th, 2017, 2:46 PM

Can you post a link to the bearing supplier? I need a set.
Thanks

dubya · September 22nd, 2017, 2:06 PM

https://bearingsdirect.com/agricultu...ng-sealed.html

Mine arrived in 3 days and are a perfect fit with the original spindle and BB shell.

Retro Dude · September 22nd, 2017, 7:14 PM

Perfect, thanks.

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

May 26th, 2017, 1:42 PM	#2
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 501	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? __________________ inFATuated

September 19th, 2017, 2:46 PM	#4
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 501	Can you post a link to the bearing supplier? I need a set. Thanks __________________ inFATuated

September 22nd, 2017, 7:14 PM	#6
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 501	Perfect, thanks. Just picked up another 87 Fat that may need new bearings, I'll find out next week when it arrives. __________________ inFATuated

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September 19th, 2017, 2:33 PM	#3
dubya Member Join Date: March 18th, 2017 Location: Wallskog Posts: 37	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.

September 22nd, 2017, 2:06 PM	#5
dubya Member Join Date: March 18th, 2017 Location: Wallskog Posts: 37	https://bearingsdirect.com/agricultu...ng-sealed.html Mine arrived in 3 days and are a perfect fit with the original spindle and BB shell.

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