'90 Wicked Winter Project

eastcoaststeve · January 15th, 2009, 6:17 PM

Needed another project like a hole in the head, but couldn't pass this one up...

Not sure how many of you guys pop in to the MTBR VRC forum, but figured I might get some good suggestions and feedback over here:

Link to the MTBR thread: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=482370

It's a mess right now, but since I'm planning on doing a lot more riding than polishing, it shouldn't be too long of resto.

Looking forward to my first "Fat" ride,

Steve

DC · January 16th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Wow, 2nd life for a wicked Wicked. Definately get the bottom bracket out! A ball joint seperator will work on the stuck crank arm if all else fails. Clean out that seat tube and frame saver the piss out of it(or linseed oil). You can get new collars for the BB from Rody @ Groovy Cycles. I'd say get the BB out and sand blast it and have it repainted, or at least rattle can the whole thing if it is just going to be a beater. and yes that looks like a stock DKG seatclamp.
Have fun!

bonsaii · January 17th, 2009, 11:45 PM

Please keep this on in original state! Clean it and keep old school set-up!

And happy year!

bons

Butcher · January 27th, 2009, 12:30 PM

Steve, I checked out your new ride from the link.

It looks like the old Wicked found the right owner to get it back on track. You're definitely getting good advice to ditch the bars. Light weight aluminium bars should always be replaced after a few seasons of hard riding since they will break (fatigue properties of aluminum) and there is no way to tell when. You also got good advice on cleaning out the seat tube and treating it with frame saver.

Those tear drop tabs on the back of the fork were the result of testing done by Chris, that area was prone to fail and those tabs give that critical area extra strength. Just an example of the attention to detail that seperates a Fat Chance from the herd. You could also check the diameter of fork blades with a caliper and see if you have a Big One Inch or a Yo Eddy Fork. The BOI will have 1" blades and the Yo Eddy fork will have 1 1/8" blades.

Post it in readers rides when you get it done.

eastcoaststeve · January 29th, 2009, 9:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butcher

Steve, I checked out your new ride from the link.
You could also check the diameter of fork blades with a caliper and see if you have a Big One Inch or a Yo Eddy Fork. The BOI will have 1" blades and the Yo Eddy fork will have 1 1/8" blades.

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Butcher,

Thanks for the input. I checked the fork legs...1 1/8"...Yo baby.

I know you'll think I'm nuts, but I really want to try the Hyperlites out since I wanted a set bad way back when and couldn't afford them. (I'll make sure my health insurance is up to date first though, lol).

I'll definitely post progress shots as the project comes together.

Thanks again,

Steve

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DC · January 29th, 2009, 12:58 PM

enjoy you dentures!

eastcoaststeve · March 4th, 2009, 4:44 PM

Progress has been slow, but the parts pile is getting bigger...

Looking forward getting this one back together and dirty again.

Steve

eastcoaststeve · March 5th, 2009, 4:37 PM

Another quick update:

Progress

:

Opposite of progress

:

Crack in rear rim sidewall means unlace/relace...arrrgh.

Steve

ameybrook · March 6th, 2009, 2:38 PM

XTR Cantis not period correct

eastcoaststeve · March 6th, 2009, 7:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ameybrook

XTR Cantis not period correct

but they were on the bike when I got it...who am I to mess with history...besides I can't afford another brakeset for this project (I'm already in dangerous $ territory with it if my wife finds out, lol).

Frame shot, bare:

Touch up is a lot less noticable in regular lighting, and yes, that's the remnant of the original "flag" on the bottom of the seat tube...couldn't bring myself to scratch that on off. Still needs to be buffed and waxed, but should make a fine rider.

Steve

eastcoaststeve · March 10th, 2009, 3:38 PM

getting nearer to the end of my Fat rainbow...

a few bits, some tires, and a few hours and we'll be ready for the trails...can't wait.

Steve

eastcoaststeve · March 29th, 2009, 11:43 PM

Finished pic for the guys who don't have an MTBR account:

It turned out way nicer than I had hoped, and it rides like a part of me.

Steve

Butcher · March 30th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Congratulations, that's a nice build. It looks like you put your heart into it, those always turn out the best.

bonsaii · April 1st, 2009, 9:04 AM

Good stuff! Love the colors!

Nice Iron!

- bons

DC · April 2nd, 2009, 10:22 AM

Wow! Amazing job on the rebuild, you must of went through a gallon of touch up paint. I can hardly believe that is the same bike from the mtbr thread! The Hyperlite still has me scared if she is to be ridden much.
Nice work and nice collection in the background!
-DC

January 15th, 2009, 6:17 PM	#1
eastcoaststeve Member Join Date: January 9th, 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 36	'90 Wicked Winter Project Needed another project like a hole in the head, but couldn't pass this one up... Not sure how many of you guys pop in to the MTBR VRC forum, but figured I might get some good suggestions and feedback over here: Link to the MTBR thread: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=482370 It's a mess right now, but since I'm planning on doing a lot more riding than polishing, it shouldn't be too long of resto. Looking forward to my first "Fat" ride, Steve

January 17th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#3
bonsaii Senior Member Join Date: May 26th, 2005 Location: Lommedalen, Norway Posts: 244	Please keep this on in original state! Clean it and keep old school set-up! And happy year! bons __________________ 90' wicked blue black 18" (00149W) 92' yo eddy team jersey (539Y2MS) 93' titanium (049T3M) 93' monster fat aquafade (025M3M) 94' buck shaver metallic charcoal (134B4S) 98' yo betty! raspberry ice (YB 14 044)

January 27th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#4
Butcher Senior Member Join Date: July 12th, 2008 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 136	Steve, I checked out your new ride from the link. It looks like the old Wicked found the right owner to get it back on track. You're definitely getting good advice to ditch the bars. Light weight aluminium bars should always be replaced after a few seasons of hard riding since they will break (fatigue properties of aluminum) and there is no way to tell when. You also got good advice on cleaning out the seat tube and treating it with frame saver. Those tear drop tabs on the back of the fork were the result of testing done by Chris, that area was prone to fail and those tabs give that critical area extra strength. Just an example of the attention to detail that seperates a Fat Chance from the herd. You could also check the diameter of fork blades with a caliper and see if you have a Big One Inch or a Yo Eddy Fork. The BOI will have 1" blades and the Yo Eddy fork will have 1 1/8" blades. Post it in readers rides when you get it done. __________________ Single track mind - Fat City

January 29th, 2009, 12:58 PM	#6
DC Senior Member Join Date: March 25th, 2006 Location: Tracerse City Michigan Posts: 302	hyperlite enjoy you dentures!

March 30th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#13
Butcher Senior Member Join Date: July 12th, 2008 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 136	Congratulations, that's a nice build. It looks like you put your heart into it, those always turn out the best. __________________ Single track mind - Fat City

January 16th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#2
DC Senior Member Join Date: March 25th, 2006 Location: Tracerse City Michigan Posts: 302	Wow, 2nd life for a wicked Wicked. Definately get the bottom bracket out! A ball joint seperator will work on the stuck crank arm if all else fails. Clean out that seat tube and frame saver the piss out of it(or linseed oil). You can get new collars for the BB from Rody @ Groovy Cycles. I'd say get the BB out and sand blast it and have it repainted, or at least rattle can the whole thing if it is just going to be a beater. and yes that looks like a stock DKG seatclamp. Have fun!

March 4th, 2009, 4:44 PM	#7
eastcoaststeve Member Join Date: January 9th, 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 36	Progress has been slow, but the parts pile is getting bigger... Looking forward getting this one back together and dirty again. Steve

March 5th, 2009, 4:37 PM	#8
eastcoaststeve Member Join Date: January 9th, 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 36	Another quick update: Progress : Opposite of progress : Crack in rear rim sidewall means unlace/relace...arrrgh. Steve

March 6th, 2009, 2:38 PM	#9
ameybrook Senior Member Join Date: February 16th, 2007 Location: Durango, CO USA Posts: 167	XTR Cantis not period correct

March 10th, 2009, 3:38 PM	#11
eastcoaststeve Member Join Date: January 9th, 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 36	getting nearer to the end of my Fat rainbow... a few bits, some tires, and a few hours and we'll be ready for the trails...can't wait. Steve

March 29th, 2009, 11:43 PM	#12
eastcoaststeve Member Join Date: January 9th, 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 36	Finished pic for the guys who don't have an MTBR account: It turned out way nicer than I had hoped, and it rides like a part of me. Steve

April 1st, 2009, 9:04 AM	#14
bonsaii Senior Member Join Date: May 26th, 2005 Location: Lommedalen, Norway Posts: 244	Good stuff! Love the colors! Nice Iron! - bons __________________ 90' wicked blue black 18" (00149W) 92' yo eddy team jersey (539Y2MS) 93' titanium (049T3M) 93' monster fat aquafade (025M3M) 94' buck shaver metallic charcoal (134B4S) 98' yo betty! raspberry ice (YB 14 044)

April 2nd, 2009, 10:22 AM	#15
DC Senior Member Join Date: March 25th, 2006 Location: Tracerse City Michigan Posts: 302	Wow! Amazing job on the rebuild, you must of went through a gallon of touch up paint. I can hardly believe that is the same bike from the mtbr thread! The Hyperlite still has me scared if she is to be ridden much. Nice work and nice collection in the background! -DC

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