Revival of a Monster...

rody · April 25th, 2008, 7:08 AM

Hey guys,

Thought I'd post up a link to this Monster resto that belongs to Jay. The frame was well used but in great shape overall and perfect for some new clothes.

Think she came out nice...

www.groovycycleworks.blogspot.com

cheers,

rody

Doug Carter · April 25th, 2008, 9:43 AM

I love it! The lightning is a super nice touch. Looks like something that should have been on the originals.

Very nice work, Rody.

colker · April 25th, 2008, 11:44 AM

that's just wonderfull: pop culture meets cycling.

fat-tony · April 25th, 2008, 12:27 PM

I am not a big fan of the Klein paint schemes used on the Storm's, but that is just me. But on this Monster, the lighting bolts just rock! What makes it work for me is the Frankenstein decal scheme with lighting bolts.

A "creation of Rody". Looks great!

Jay, post photos up whenever this ride is built up.

settemarche · April 25th, 2008, 9:59 PM

loving that metallic flake. guess im going to have to get one of these Monster Fats now. runnin out of space.

Sette

jman950 · April 26th, 2008, 8:41 AM

The respray turned out better than I could have hoped. After seeing Rody's work on his website and blog, I knew he would do an awesome job.

I have been a big fan of Fat Chance since college and have built a couple of Wickeds but I wanted something unique.

I have a full XT kit from 91 including a like new Fat Chance bar, that I am debating whether to put on the bike or sell since a flat bar might put me too low for my backs comfort.

Planning to build up as soon as I get it back and I will post pics.

Jay

colker · April 26th, 2008, 6:17 PM

build it w/ campagnolo off road.

campy and fat had a nice relation...
the first yo eddys to hit the mags were built w/ campy.

expensive but oh so sweet.

fat66 · April 28th, 2008, 8:37 PM

Rody,very nice restoration, the paint scheme works for me, tasteful and unique. Is the headbadge an original decal or something you created, hard to tell from the photo
mark g Flagsta Se Arimexico

AB · May 1st, 2008, 9:38 AM

Yeah I'd say much better than the original paint - great job expanding on the theme. I never cared for the switch to the Buck. A very nice job.

I-ROBOT · May 1st, 2008, 11:43 AM

HI AB

We changed the name of the Monster Fat to the Buck Shaver in honor of Pat Egan. Pat worked as a frame finisher at Fat City Somerville and lost his life after falling out of the back of a moving pick-up truck. He used to wear a bowling shirt that he got at a local thrift store and the name on the shirt was "Buck Shaver". It made sense to us to re-name the Monster to honor Pat's memory and as a bit of humor since the Buck / Monster was our "cheapest" frame. The guy on the head tube decal is a caricature of Pat that was drawn by Mike Pappaconstantine who originally drew Yo Eddy. Pat was a great guy and we still miss him.

Scott "I-Robot" Bengtson

ameybrook · May 1st, 2008, 4:01 PM

Wow. Since I first saw one in 96, thats the first time I've heard the full story of Pat Egan and the Buckshaver. Thanks Scott!

April 25th, 2008, 9:43 AM	#2
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	I love it! The lightning is a super nice touch. Looks like something that should have been on the originals. Very nice work, Rody. __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

April 25th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#3
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,038	that's just wonderfull: pop culture meets cycling. __________________ wanted: ride time.

April 26th, 2008, 6:17 PM	#7
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,038	build it w/ campagnolo off road. campy and fat had a nice relation... the first yo eddys to hit the mags were built w/ campy. expensive but oh so sweet. __________________ wanted: ride time.

April 28th, 2008, 8:37 PM	#8
fat66 Member Join Date: July 3rd, 2007 Location: flagstaff az Posts: 61	nice work Rody! Rody,very nice restoration, the paint scheme works for me, tasteful and unique. Is the headbadge an original decal or something you created, hard to tell from the photo mark g Flagsta Se Arimexico

May 1st, 2008, 9:38 AM	#9
AB Senior Member Join Date: July 15th, 2005 Location: PA Posts: 308	Monster Yeah I'd say much better than the original paint - great job expanding on the theme. I never cared for the switch to the Buck. A very nice job.

April 25th, 2008, 12:27 PM	#4
fat-tony Global Moderator Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 717	I am not a big fan of the Klein paint schemes used on the Storm's, but that is just me. But on this Monster, the lighting bolts just rock! What makes it work for me is the Frankenstein decal scheme with lighting bolts. A "creation of Rody". Looks great! Jay, post photos up whenever this ride is built up.

April 25th, 2008, 9:59 PM	#5
settemarche Senior Member Join Date: June 8th, 2006 Location: The O.C. Posts: 370	loving that metallic flake. guess im going to have to get one of these Monster Fats now. runnin out of space. Sette

April 26th, 2008, 8:41 AM	#6
jman950 New Member Join Date: August 9th, 2007 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 14	The respray turned out better than I could have hoped. After seeing Rody's work on his website and blog, I knew he would do an awesome job. I have been a big fan of Fat Chance since college and have built a couple of Wickeds but I wanted something unique. I have a full XT kit from 91 including a like new Fat Chance bar, that I am debating whether to put on the bike or sell since a flat bar might put me too low for my backs comfort. Planning to build up as soon as I get it back and I will post pics. Jay

May 1st, 2008, 11:43 AM	#10
I-ROBOT Senior Member Join Date: January 7th, 2007 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 423	HI AB We changed the name of the Monster Fat to the Buck Shaver in honor of Pat Egan. Pat worked as a frame finisher at Fat City Somerville and lost his life after falling out of the back of a moving pick-up truck. He used to wear a bowling shirt that he got at a local thrift store and the name on the shirt was "Buck Shaver". It made sense to us to re-name the Monster to honor Pat's memory and as a bit of humor since the Buck / Monster was our "cheapest" frame. The guy on the head tube decal is a caricature of Pat that was drawn by Mike Pappaconstantine who originally drew Yo Eddy. Pat was a great guy and we still miss him. Scott "I-Robot" Bengtson

May 1st, 2008, 4:01 PM	#11
ameybrook Senior Member Join Date: February 16th, 2007 Location: Durango, CO USA Posts: 167	Wow. Since I first saw one in 96, thats the first time I've heard the full story of Pat Egan and the Buckshaver. Thanks Scott!

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