Thank you SO much for this! Most restos on RU-vid are 90s or later; as my 1st mtb (in 1988) was a base Rockhopper in Too Blue, this absolutely resonates... 👍 *Edit*: Gorgeous cat too! ❤
I got a 1988 trek mountain bike frame. I decided to make it live no matter what. From buying special tools for the bottom bracket to cold setting the dropout it won't be worth $100 to anybody else but it will be mine the way I like it.
👏👏👏In my opinion, keeping the original paint is the only option when restoring these bikes. The bike loses it's soul and history when you strip and repaint the frame. Great job the bike looks happy✌😊
great job saving the original paint I 've done it a few time and it's so much time spent and I'm not very patient so I rush it and does not t come out as good as your
Hi Ferris, excellent job with the build. I just picked up the same bike but a 1999, it's in better condition than your bike to start with and it came with a rock shox jett fork. Where did you get the decals for your project? thanks!
Hey, Ferris. Great work on the restoration. I’m rebuilding the same bike, but mine came in much better condition. I would like to replace the stickers, though. Would you mind sharing your graphics files on them? Thanks.
Awesome work! Curious, what rear u-brakes model did you use ? I've been digging through the crates at my local junk shop and can't find any with adequate reach. Enjoy that ride, she's a beauty
Excellent work! Looks great. May I ask what you used to clean the components and frame? One of the comments mentioned thinner. Was their any concern of damaging the original paint? Last question, what was applied at the end? Clear coat? What type? Thank you
Thank you sir! For the frame, it’s thinner. Reason why is because I was removing a coat of paint (the black/silver coat early in the video). For the components, I used petrol. It’s fast, and it’s cheaper than thinner. I used thinner just to get rid of the upper coat. Once I see the original paint, there is where I stop. Then it’s off to sanding. Last step, was clear coat. Just plain aerosol can clear coat. Hope this helps your questions. Cheers!
Good job dude. I do the same thing. I have 5 specialized bikes. The oldest being an 1985 stumpjummer in excellent condition all original. Is 16 bike's to many for one person to have? He'll no, peace
The previous owner decided to repaint the bike, which explains the silver and black color. Basically, the video is me removing the paint, and saving the original paint that was beneath it. Hope this translates well! Cheers!
That black stuff you had to scrape off. Was that tar or chimney soot? Frame looked hopeless until you revealed that beauty underneath. Great job! By the way, a bike repair stand would’ve saved you a lot of effort flipping that around. Bought mine from Amazon for less than $100.
Hi! It was actually paint, very stubborn paint 😂 and thank you so much. Tried my best! As for the bike stand, it was the only thing i have problem getting. There’s always something else to buy when i have the chance 😂
Just search for the bike model + decals (1988 Specialized Rockhopper Decals) on Google. Once you found it, just trace it with photoshop etc. Found mine on Facebook 😅
Exactly what i was thinking when i first discovered it. It was a totally different bike when it was covered with the paint. Time spent was totally worth it 🙂
Mine was traced from a set i found on Google. But if you’re looking for the original decals, there’s one seller from the US. Can’t recall his account though sorry. Do drop me your email if you want the copy i traced ✌🏼
