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Title: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Church on December 22, 2013, 07:01 PM
Four years ago , I received as a gift this Cycle craft frame as a gift from my Old friend Jeff . The chrome and the drop outs were in bad shape and were in need of attention ... let's do it for a new project !  ;)

The frame without forks when I received it ...  :crazy2:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/804785P1040180.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/488935P1040181.jpg)

After having dechrome the frame , little holes of rust appears on the top tube ... I drilled them oversized to avoid the rust inside the tube and to make easy the weldings ...

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/498359P1090970.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/530130P1090971.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/328264P1090973.jpg)

After some TIG weldings and finishing , the dropouts and the top tube seems to go better ...

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/594704P1090978.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/655686P1090981.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/941448P1090982.jpg)

Take a look on the stem , I choose the TNT because I want to rebuild the bike like it was back in the days ( 1988-89 period ) . Good candidate for a polish update ... I was carefull to don't brake all the angles of the stem with polishing ...

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/464058P1090975.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/521536P1090984.jpg)


.....to be continued !
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: GavinDavis on December 22, 2013, 07:04 PM
Looks to be a nice little project this! Very promising!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: rooski on December 22, 2013, 07:22 PM
Nice work dude  8)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: nosepickben on December 22, 2013, 08:07 PM
Oooo yes.  :shocked:
I like the look of this one. Nice stem, I like a bit of TNT kit.
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Jaymz on December 22, 2013, 09:19 PM
Coming along nicely
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: oldtired on December 22, 2013, 09:39 PM
 :daumenhoch:   looking good so far , great job on the frame  :daumenhoch:,  stem looks good too ,     nice set of fredz legz and some yellow powder next then?  :daumenhoch:

keep us updated  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: rooski on December 22, 2013, 09:48 PM
Quote from: oldtired on December 22, 2013, 09:39 PM
:daumenhoch:   looking good so far , great job on the frame  :daumenhoch:,  stem looks good too ,     nice set of fredz legz and some yellow powder next then?  :daumenhoch:

keep us updated  :daumenhoch:

Fredz legz  :smitten:

Not easy to come by,but some are for sale on here,quite expensive though.......
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Church on December 22, 2013, 10:04 PM
Quote from: rooski on December 22, 2013, 09:48 PM
Quote from: oldtired on December 22, 2013, 09:39 PM
:daumenhoch:   looking good so far , great job on the frame  :daumenhoch:,  stem looks good too ,     nice set of fredz legz and some yellow powder next then?  :daumenhoch:

keep us updated  :daumenhoch:

Fredz legz  :smitten:

Not easy to come by,but some are for sale on here,quite expensive though.......

Don't worry Mate , still have the FredZ bars and seat clamp !  8)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: oldtired on December 23, 2013, 12:32 AM
 :daumenhoch:  , looking forward to seeing this done ,got to love  cc

 assuming it will match the quality of  the other resto's you've posted ,  would'nt mind seeing more of your builds by the way :daumenhoch:,
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: MartyC on December 23, 2013, 10:04 AM
Loving this thread, great save with the frame, looks cracking!
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: stidds on December 23, 2013, 10:11 AM
Lovely frame, cannot wait to see more of this build 
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Church on December 24, 2013, 03:18 PM
Some other parts ready ... The bars had been cut so they need some welding also ...

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/587367P1090988.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=587367P1090988.jpg)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: rooski on December 24, 2013, 04:34 PM
Some nice bits there dude,gonna look smashin'  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: martin46 on December 24, 2013, 04:46 PM
Nice work :daumenhoch: Going to be a fantastic restoration by the looks of it so far.
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Church on July 14, 2014, 09:04 PM
Ready for Rebuild !!!  :)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/129025WP201407140041.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=129025WP201407140041.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/247370WP201407140051.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=247370WP201407140051.jpg)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: That Swan Guy on July 14, 2014, 09:11 PM
Quote from: Church on December 24, 2013, 03:18 PM
Some other parts ready ... The bars had been cut so they need some welding also ...

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/587367P1090988.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=587367P1090988.jpg)
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Man I need those pads  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: CustardLips on July 14, 2014, 09:21 PM
Nice work on the f&f. Like these Cyclecraft's... don't see many about.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: That Swan Guy on July 14, 2014, 09:22 PM
Chris

That is going to look stunning.

Love it :smitten:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: southern andy on July 14, 2014, 09:28 PM
That looks superb, i used to have a NOS Pink one, sold it to someone at MK last year.
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Jaymz on July 14, 2014, 09:51 PM
Are these not some of the coolest decals ever
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: southern andy on July 15, 2014, 07:36 AM
Definately up there with the Zeronine graphics  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: animal on July 15, 2014, 08:03 AM
Superb work . Great result  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: nosepickben on July 15, 2014, 07:00 PM
Drool. This is going to be so good when it's done. What wheels are you using? Chrome hubs and rims with Blackwall tyres for me.
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Church on July 15, 2014, 07:51 PM
Quote from: nosepickben on July 15, 2014, 07:00 PM
Drool. This is going to be so good when it's done. What wheels are you using? Chrome hubs and rims with Blackwall tyres for me.

Thanks mate , chrome hubs for sure and anodized alu or chrome rims but with black / skinwall tyres  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: nosepickben on August 08, 2014, 02:20 AM
Is this built yet...???
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: rooski on August 08, 2014, 10:08 AM
Nice  8)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Church on August 09, 2014, 07:42 PM
Quote from: nosepickben on August 08, 2014, 02:20 AM
Is this built yet...???

Only need to finish the wheelset and it's done  ;)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 10, 2014, 07:35 AM
Very nice. I love those decals. You've done a great job repairing the frame too  8)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Mikku on August 11, 2014, 02:15 AM
Can't wait to see this finished!  :)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Church on October 12, 2014, 05:02 PM
Some news of my CC build ...


UKAI rims refreshed with brake marks removed ... soon relaced  8)

Before :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/650384P1110269.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=650384P1110269.jpg)

And After :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/409458WP201410120011.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=409458WP201410120011.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/372514WP201410120021.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=372514WP201410120021.jpg)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: nosepickben on October 12, 2014, 10:04 PM
Keep it going.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Post by: Church on December 30, 2014, 03:06 PM
Here 's my 1988 Cyclecraft PRO XL ! So happy with the result !  :D

It took me more than 4 years to complete this bike , the frame was a gift a my friend Jean François years ago and it was my mission to resurrect it .

FRAME : 1988 CYCLECRAFT PRO XL : restored drop outs + rust holes in main tubes
FORK : 1988 CYCLECRAFT PRO XL
HEADSET : GT EPOCH
SEAT POST CLAMP : CYCLECRAFT FRED Z : original decal !
SEAT POST : CHROMOLY 
SEAT: UNI PRO
HANDLEBAR : CYCLECRAFT FRED Z :  was cut , reweld on the ends
STEM : TNT PRO : polished but not too much
GRIPS : OAKLEY O'WINGS : NOS !!!
BRAKE LEVERS : TECH 5
BRAKE (rear ) : ODYSSEE PITBULL : restored
PADS : VANS
WHEELS : UKAI SPEEDLINE 20X1.75 : restored , brakes marks removed
HUBS : SUZUE HIGH FLANGE : new bearing
TIRES : COMP 3 
FREEWHEELS : SUNTOUR 16 T
CRANKS : GT POWER SERIES : reanodized !!!
CHAIN RING : TUF NECK 42T
BOTTOM B : TIOGA
PEDALS : SR SPEEDTRAP : restored with NOS cages
CHAIN : KMC
PADSET : CYCLECRAFT : original !
PLATE : GPR

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/142381P1110471.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=142381P1110471.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/923228P1110472.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=923228P1110472.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/713014P1110482.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=713014P1110482.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/365766P1110483.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=365766P1110483.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/502287P1110494.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=502287P1110494.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/957142P1110484.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=957142P1110484.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/788437P1110487.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=788437P1110487.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/297667P1110489.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=297667P1110489.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/242590P1110490.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=242590P1110490.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/381518P1110491.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=381518P1110491.jpg)
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Badbaldie on December 30, 2014, 03:21 PM
awsum  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Gish on December 30, 2014, 03:58 PM
That is one seriously nice bike  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: oldtired on December 30, 2014, 04:58 PM
 :4_17_5:   very nice
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Jaypeg on December 30, 2014, 05:06 PM
Super cool, love it
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Steve P on December 30, 2014, 06:28 PM
Nice and fresh looking ... love it  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Jaymz on December 30, 2014, 07:35 PM
Wow
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 30, 2014, 07:39 PM
Nice build Christophe, love the colour.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Devilock on December 30, 2014, 07:58 PM
Now that's something I haven't seen before...very nice.

Perfect colour scheme for 1988.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on December 30, 2014, 08:08 PM
Excellent work. That looks really great  :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: midschooljon on December 30, 2014, 08:22 PM
Amazing build. Love it.  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: nosepickben on December 30, 2014, 10:36 PM
That is truly outstanding.  :smitten:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Gary72 on December 30, 2014, 11:00 PM
 :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Taipan on December 30, 2014, 11:46 PM
 :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: rodriguez on December 31, 2014, 12:27 AM
Outstanding   :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: BADDH on December 31, 2014, 08:17 AM
Great thread,  first class build Chris...  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Badbaldie on December 31, 2014, 08:36 AM
back for a second  butchers  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: nosepickben on December 31, 2014, 10:35 AM
Quote from: Badbaldie on December 31, 2014, 08:36 AM
back for a second  butchers  :4_17_5:

Me too! Bike of the year is this.
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: 20to26 on December 31, 2014, 10:47 AM
Absolutely brilliant looking bike!
 :4_17_5:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: griff on December 31, 2014, 05:18 PM
Chic Alors!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Pooch on December 31, 2014, 06:19 PM
I like this.. 👍
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: Gary72 on December 31, 2014, 07:05 PM
Come back for another look.
Makes me wish I still had my mini version, Last time I saw it someone had picked it up from MK as someone else had thrown it away :'(
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: DY85262 on January 04, 2015, 11:02 PM
Another saved from the grave.
Pure Class and restored with great talent.
What a way to end 2014 with that behind you.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: CYCLE CRAFT PRO XL ... it's done !
Post by: OrgasmDonor on January 06, 2015, 09:21 PM
sweet  :daumenhoch:
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