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Finally After 25+ Years... My TA.

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GREMLIN:
A TA was always going to be my final build, and after the posty arrived with parts for me this morning, I had to knock it together.
She will be totally stripped at some point for a fresh powder, but for now I just want to spend these summer days out on her.

I spent today cleaning, re-greasing, and setting up the alloy hubbed Tuffs. I had to batter a nasty old freewheel off too, before replacing with a nos Shimano 16t. Not a bad set of wheels for there age. Far from mint, but we'll happy with them.
 
It's not 100% finished yet as i'm waiting on a set of G.T Pro bars for her, and a pad set at some point soon too.
But it was together, more than well enough to finally get out for a wobble on a TA, after waiting 25+ years.
It amazed me how it handles, and they way the front end is sooo quick and light when turning in...  :)
I know what I'm going to be stumbling about M.K on this year now...
                                                                                                                 :smitten:

I'm not totally sure on a final colour scheme either as far as brakes, cables, saddle, grips etc.
I'm also stumped on which callipers to use for this build, I don't really like 1000's/900's... Any thoughts ?   

Thanx to Tone7 and Kendo so far for the f/f and the Strong seat-post clamp. There will be more thanx once the extra parts start rolling in.

What do you rekon then lads? >:D  G.

southern andy:
From the pictures Gav, it don't look like it needs a fresh powder mate.  :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

bodamus:
Looking good Gav :daumenhoch:

If you don't like MX900/1000's what about a DC 1020 or 890.

bodamus :)

trasher:
thats one sweet rider there dude  :daumenhoch:

Bigplinky:
Simple and sweet  :daumenhoch:

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