Here is my 1992 Kona Cinder Cone that I bought new when I was 16. It’s been passed around the family and sat in a shed for years. I fancy giving it a restomod treatment but worry I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Anyone have any opinions on whether to re-spray?
by EnvironmentalTwo3876
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Nah leave it, patina is cool
I’m surprised those xt shifters work with that suntour derailleur. I thought they were incompatible
I would definitely not respray it. Take it completely apart, give it a thorough clean and protect the frame from the inside. After that, do whatever you want. I like restomods and that’s definitely something I would do. Here’s my Scab as inspiration.
https://preview.redd.it/ecpuhp92rmqg1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22b023fe7e7bd4bb94eb11c9fcb384bed72def35
If it was my bike, I would do a 1×9/10/11 conversion, alt bars and some good tires. You know, the usual shit you see around here.
Yes, but only the inside.
https://preview.redd.it/obxh69nvxmqg1.png?width=225&format=png&auto=webp&s=9e3e948ebbf961f0866c52f94db213dd75db8616
From the outside, just like with a car: clean, polish, wax. What’s left visible afterwards is called the ‘patina’.
Look up “Savetheratbike” on Instagram & have at it! This is a perfect project.