1991 Monster Fat

theredchili · November 19th, 2011, 12:55 PM

Thought I would share my build thread with my Fat Cog Chums

Rather than run two threads on the same build , please find my build thread on Retrobike :

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=167037

vintagerider · November 20th, 2011, 5:44 AM

Wow she looks great!
Well done.
Dont you think she deserves her own build thread here rather than just a link to RBUK?
Just a thought.

theredchili · November 20th, 2011, 6:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagerider

Wow she looks great!
Well done.
Dont you think she deserves her own build thread here rather than just a link to RBUK?
Just a thought.

Ok then

.................................

theredchili · November 20th, 2011, 6:28 AM

So this build is Fat number three, my first Monster.The pictures do not do any justice to the condition of this frame, its like new , the pepto pink is stunning

1991 Fat City Cycles Monster Fat in absolutely beautiful condition. This is the iconic

theredchili · November 20th, 2011, 6:34 AM

Managed to source the following NOS Parts to match a mint Frame :

XC Pro Brakes
XC Pro Front Mech
XC Pro Headset ( Grease Guard)
Fat City Cycles Stem

Even a copy of the original Fat City Cycles invoice

theredchili · November 20th, 2011, 6:36 AM

Some other parts for the build, Collars From Rody @ the Groovy Cycleworks , various other nice parts which I may or may not use

theredchili · November 20th, 2011, 6:40 AM

So today I have fitted the NOS headset to frame and folks,feeling inspired to build , parts to find , Spindle ( from cook Bros) nice set of amber walls and grips (from Mombat) and decide on bars to fit

Will get a decent camera as the pics don't do any justice to what looks like a new build,i'm very lucky with the condition of the original paint

jonsonneborn · November 20th, 2011, 11:05 AM

It looks great! I especially like this photo on Retrobike of you're Yo Eddy & Monster together.

Nice to see 2 beautiful Fat City Paint Jobs next to each other. It's also interesting to see the subtle differences between the Monster and the Yo which appear to be the same size. Jon

theredchili · November 21st, 2011, 8:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonsonneborn

It looks great! I especially like this photo on Retrobike of you're Yo Eddy & Monster together. Nice to see 2 beautiful Fat City Paint Jobs next to each other. It's also interesting to see the subtle differences between the Monster and the Yo which appear to be the same size. Jon

Thanks Jon, they do look stunning together , both frames are medium, heres a couple more pics i took at the same time ......

nader · November 21st, 2011, 1:40 PM

this monster will be awesome with black suntour parts ..wow!!

theredchili · November 29th, 2011, 9:06 AM

Bit more progress today on the Monster, received a much anticipated spindle from Cook Bros for the press in Bottom Bracket, means I can slowly start to build up

tvcreative · November 29th, 2011, 12:50 PM

Red...

so far so good...love the suntour mix

I just sent my monster to the powder coater...

I opted to go with purple vs pink. That pink is harder to match

the stem you have is probably a taiwan knock off

i would keep your eyes open for a salsa with a roller cam and a tru temper bar if you are going for the original period look.

I think that's what came originally on my bike

Jim

Zamfir · November 29th, 2011, 2:44 PM

even thought about painting the Wicked in the Pepto, then the wife vetoed that option.....

yo-Nate-y · November 29th, 2011, 5:14 PM

The stems are made in Taiwan but they aren't "knock-offs"--they were spec'ed on Monsters OEM from Fat.

tvcreative · November 29th, 2011, 9:26 PM

My bad if Monsters came with taiwan stems...

the one I have - came with a salsa, although I am not the original owner.

This is what was passed on to me by the original owner - maybe he swapped it out at some time...

I guess this would be akin to NITTO making the original Ritchey Force stems

and Lee Chi making the copy Ritchey Farce stems (really Force but with a goofy angled typeface)

I have seen a lot of taiwan out there...most of it is pretty good.

I should have kept my mouth shut...I really like what has been done to this build so far...and will use it as a benchmark for mine, if I can get it all together. Great job so far theredchili.

theredchili · November 30th, 2011, 2:45 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words,loving this bike, I have a set of True temper bars lined up for this build , though original condition, not as fresh as the rest off the build which begs the question, leave bars in original condition or respray

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6104/6...2288ef_b_d.jpg

My gut feeling is saying leave it as is ,the frame etc is all original paint and I like the idea of the rest of the build being in original form

chefmiguel · November 30th, 2011, 6:41 AM

I say leave as is and if in your travels you come across a mintier set then swap them out.

theredchili · December 5th, 2011, 5:24 AM

Another small update, Seat and seat post fitted ,tyres on its way from Mombat and bars should be with me in the next couple of days

The post I had resprayed and by pure accident matches the forks perfectly !

nader · December 7th, 2011, 5:38 AM

nice fat part collection. I didn't know, there was also an FAT seat?

..and I could use one of your true temper bars

(mine is gone somehow lost in transit

)

theredchili · December 7th, 2011, 5:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nader

nice fat part collection. I didn't know, there was also an FAT seat?

..and I could use one of your true temper bars

(mine is gone somehow lost in transit

)

Yeah, made by Specialized, I have one also on my wicked, though its slightly different with Fat City written across the back and the specialized logo on the sides

mellowracer · December 7th, 2011, 11:51 AM

I love that monster...and I'm excited to see more of the progress...will be an awesome ride

theredchili · December 9th, 2011, 3:11 PM

Finished

Will be next week before I can some some pics up, but here's a teaser !

theredchili · December 13th, 2011, 5:24 AM

the pictures don't do any justice to the colour, but heres a few pics to wet your appitite !

Spec Sheet :

Frame: Monster Fat Chance in Pepto Pink
Fork: Spinner

Headset: Suntour XC Pro (NOS)
Stem: Fat City Cycles (NOS)
Handlebar: Fat City Cycles
Grips: Grab on (NOS)

Brakes: Suntour XC Pro (NOS)
Brake Pads: Suntour XC Pro (NOS)
Cantilever cable hangers: XC Pro (NOS)
Brake Levers: Dia Comp SS5

Shifters: Suntour XC Pro
Front Derailleur: Suntour XC Pro (NOS)
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC Comp
Cassette: Suntour XC Comp
Chain: Suntour
Cranks: Suntour XC Comp
Crank Bolts:
Chainrings: Suntour XC Pro
Chainring bolts: Suntour XC
Bottom Bracket: Cook Bros
Pedals: Suntour XC Comp

Hub Skewers: Suntour XC
Rims: Chinnock CR16
Hubs: Suntour XC Comp
Tyres: Panaracer Timbuk 2 (New)

Saddle: Fat City Cycles
Seatpost: Sakae
Seatpost Binder: Dia compe

tvcreative · December 13th, 2011, 7:12 AM

Outstanding!

Okay now I am motivated to finish my Beast.

It won't look as good as yours, I don't have all the authentic bits.

theredchili · December 13th, 2011, 7:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvcreative

Outstanding!

Okay now ii am motivated to finish my Beast.

It won't look as good as yours, I don't have all the authentic bits.

Thanks Jim.

Will get some proper pictures done soon as these are quite poor.

I'm sure yours will look sweet , looking forward to seeing the finished job

nader · December 13th, 2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theredchili

the pictures don't do any justice to the colour, but heres a few pics to wet your appitite !

...

very tasty! I've already appitite

..but please better pictures

theredchili · December 21st, 2011, 7:43 AM

Finally got some better pictures, looking forward to riding this over Christmas

theredchili · December 21st, 2011, 7:45 AM

few more

chefmiguel · December 21st, 2011, 10:22 AM

Truly an excellent job.

jonsonneborn · December 21st, 2011, 11:41 AM

I_like_it_a_lot!

Zamfir · December 22nd, 2011, 10:49 AM

Such a cool bike.

Love it!

theredchili · December 24th, 2011, 4:28 AM

Well, Yesterday was a lovely bright day here in the Forest of Dean,perfect for the Monsters Maiden vouage,however I was working ,so I went today, the wettest day of December, if not the year !!!!
Venue was the local trail centre in case anything fell off ! it didn't had a great run, the handling is perfect,I really did feel like Tomac as I hammered the tech sections and over taking the Trail centre full sussers gave me great joy .It felt very quick and responsive,couldn't fault it at all.The last couple of technical sections ,the brakes started to fade as the new cables stretched , so much so that I couldn't shed any speed :evil: ,still point the Monster where I needed it and it was inch perfect

Very pleased with it,nothing i would do different, thanks to Dave getting a few pics.
Problem is I'm going to have to try really hard not to pull the Monster out every ride

ops: it's certainly no garage queen !

nader · December 25th, 2011, 4:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theredchili

few more

beautiful, I can never have enough of it. ..more please

Merry Christmas!

theredchili · January 5th, 2012, 6:47 AM

Well after going on a Retrobike Ride at Cannock chase I have the following updates !

NOS brake pads don't work, the rubber has gone hard which meant I struggled to stop and as a consequence came off twice !

Also the chain snapped on me ( to much hard climbing

)

so new pads are the way forward

Still a great bike to ride, Cannock is a trail centre, trails built for modern bouncers, around 30 of us went round a couple of routes on various retrobikes, kept up with the best of them, happy days

tvcreative · January 5th, 2012, 8:17 AM

Old pads and probably canti's

I always forget they just don't have the stopping power as a V or disc brake...

also not as much control when feathering at a high rate of speed going downhill

the ride looks great though...

I hope all of us on FATCOGs vote for your monster on Retrobike this month...

theredchili · January 5th, 2012, 8:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvcreative

Old pads and probably canti's

I always forget they just don't have the stopping power as a V or disc brake...

also not as much control when feathering at a high rate of speed going downhill

the ride looks great though...

I hope all of us on FATCOGs vote for your monster on Retrobike this month...

Thanks Jim, think 2008 was the last time a Fat Won Bike of Month on Retrobikes !!! not much love for Fats I guess

hows you build coming along ?

nader · January 5th, 2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theredchili

Thanks Jim, think 2008 was the last time a Fat Won Bike of Month on Retrobikes !!! not much love for Fats I guess

I like your monster and it's my favourite in any case.

But it will get a competition! my koga ridge runner will be involved this month as well.

Zamfir · January 5th, 2012, 12:47 PM

I dig the Etto helmet as well!

Very stylish.

theredchili · January 27th, 2012, 9:00 AM

Hi Everyone,

just wanted to mention this Monster is up for bike of the month over on Retrobike.co.uk,so If your a registered member over there and fancy voting, please consider the Monster

any votes would be much appreciated !

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=184378

Syborg · January 27th, 2012, 10:12 AM

You've just got my vote for this glorious monster

November 19th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#1
theredchili Senior Member Join Date: May 18th, 2011 Location: FoD UK Posts: 215	1991 Monster Fat Thought I would share my build thread with my Fat Cog Chums Rather than run two threads on the same build , please find my build thread on Retrobike : http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=167037 __________________ www.fodmtbguides.com: Current Rides : 1991 Yo Eddy, Team Fat Chance :1991 Yo Eddy,Team Fat Chance SS :1989 Fat Chance:1991 Monster Fat Chance :1988 Wicked Fat Chance

November 20th, 2011, 11:05 AM	#8
jonsonneborn Senior Member Join Date: November 17th, 2009 Location: San Rafael, Ca Posts: 317	It looks great! I especially like this photo on Retrobike of you're Yo Eddy & Monster together. Nice to see 2 beautiful Fat City Paint Jobs next to each other. It's also interesting to see the subtle differences between the Monster and the Yo which appear to be the same size. Jon __________________ '87 Kicker, '88 Wicked, '89 Team Comp, '89 Wicked, '90 Yo Eddy, '92 Monster, '94 Yo Eddy,'97 Yo Betty, '97 Chris Chance Road Bike '99 Yo Eddy

November 29th, 2011, 2:44 PM	#13
Zamfir Senior Member Join Date: May 31st, 2011 Location: Spokane Posts: 248	really like that color even thought about painting the Wicked in the Pepto, then the wife vetoed that option.....

November 29th, 2011, 5:14 PM	#14
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 809	The stems are made in Taiwan but they aren't "knock-offs"--they were spec'ed on Monsters OEM from Fat. __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

November 29th, 2011, 9:26 PM	#15
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	My bad if Monsters came with taiwan stems... the one I have - came with a salsa, although I am not the original owner. This is what was passed on to me by the original owner - maybe he swapped it out at some time... I guess this would be akin to NITTO making the original Ritchey Force stems and Lee Chi making the copy Ritchey Farce stems (really Force but with a goofy angled typeface) I have seen a lot of taiwan out there...most of it is pretty good. I should have kept my mouth shut...I really like what has been done to this build so far...and will use it as a benchmark for mine, if I can get it all together. Great job so far theredchili. Last edited by tvcreative; November 29th, 2011 at 9:53 PM.

November 20th, 2011, 5:44 AM	#2
vintagerider Member Join Date: November 22nd, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 63	Wow she looks great! Well done. Dont you think she deserves her own build thread here rather than just a link to RBUK? Just a thought.

November 21st, 2011, 1:40 PM	#10
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	this monster will be awesome with black suntour parts ..wow!!

November 29th, 2011, 12:50 PM	#12
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	Red... so far so good...love the suntour mix I just sent my monster to the powder coater... I opted to go with purple vs pink. That pink is harder to match the stem you have is probably a taiwan knock off i would keep your eyes open for a salsa with a roller cam and a tru temper bar if you are going for the original period look. I think that's what came originally on my bike Jim

November 30th, 2011, 2:45 AM	#16
theredchili Senior Member Join Date: May 18th, 2011 Location: FoD UK Posts: 215	Thanks everyone for the kind words,loving this bike, I have a set of True temper bars lined up for this build , though original condition, not as fresh as the rest off the build which begs the question, leave bars in original condition or respray http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6104/6...2288ef_b_d.jpg My gut feeling is saying leave it as is ,the frame etc is all original paint and I like the idea of the rest of the build being in original form __________________ www.fodmtbguides.com: Current Rides : 1991 Yo Eddy, Team Fat Chance :1991 Yo Eddy,Team Fat Chance SS :1989 Fat Chance:1991 Monster Fat Chance :1988 Wicked Fat Chance

November 30th, 2011, 6:41 AM	#17
chefmiguel Senior Member Join Date: June 12th, 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 307	I say leave as is and if in your travels you come across a mintier set then swap them out.

December 7th, 2011, 5:38 AM	#19
nader Senior Member Join Date: July 17th, 2011 Location: in the harbor Posts: 317	nice fat part collection. I didn't know, there was also an FAT seat? ..and I could use one of your true temper bars (mine is gone somehow lost in transit )

December 7th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#21
mellowracer New Member Join Date: November 22nd, 2011 Location: germany Posts: 5	I love that monster...and I'm excited to see more of the progress...will be an awesome ride

December 13th, 2011, 7:12 AM	#24
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	Outstanding! Okay now I am motivated to finish my Beast. It won't look as good as yours, I don't have all the authentic bits. Last edited by tvcreative; December 13th, 2011 at 7:41 AM.

December 21st, 2011, 10:22 AM	#29
chefmiguel Senior Member Join Date: June 12th, 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 307	Truly an excellent job.

December 21st, 2011, 11:41 AM	#30
jonsonneborn Senior Member Join Date: November 17th, 2009 Location: San Rafael, Ca Posts: 317	I_like_it_a_lot! __________________ '87 Kicker, '88 Wicked, '89 Team Comp, '89 Wicked, '90 Yo Eddy, '92 Monster, '94 Yo Eddy,'97 Yo Betty, '97 Chris Chance Road Bike '99 Yo Eddy

December 22nd, 2011, 10:49 AM	#31
Zamfir Senior Member Join Date: May 31st, 2011 Location: Spokane Posts: 248	Such a cool bike. Love it!

January 5th, 2012, 8:17 AM	#35
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	Old pads and probably canti's I always forget they just don't have the stopping power as a V or disc brake... also not as much control when feathering at a high rate of speed going downhill the ride looks great though... I hope all of us on FATCOGs vote for your monster on Retrobike this month...

January 5th, 2012, 12:47 PM	#38
Zamfir Senior Member Join Date: May 31st, 2011 Location: Spokane Posts: 248	I dig the Etto helmet as well! Very stylish.

January 27th, 2012, 10:12 AM	#40
Syborg Senior Member Join Date: August 5th, 2009 Location: Grand Duchy of Baden/Germany Posts: 147	Voting BoTM 2012 January You've just got my vote for this glorious monster Last edited by Syborg; January 27th, 2012 at 10:47 AM.

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