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Next "project" was this rough Orange Clockwork 10th Anniversary. I was super into the segmented fork and that classic orange/white paint job so I got my mate to go and look at it/buy it before we got back to Northumberland. The paint is really rough and the freehub was slipping so I replaced the rear wheel with the old back wheel that was on the GT. I replaced the cables and threw on a Velo Orange saddle that was languishing in my friends parts box. It rides pretty nicely and has become the bike I've fitted a Weeride to.

Well over due an update as there's been quite a bit of change. Soma Rush has gone. We moved back from Toronto to Northumberland and theres been a few new projects.

First one was this 1999ish GT Tequesta. Always loved the triple triangle frames and thought this would make a good project. Started with a rough but original rolling bike. Stripped it down and decided to simplify it. Luckily a friend had a bunch of bits from a previous build so basically got a tried and tested transmission from him. Deore cranks with narrow wide ring, SRAM rear mech and shifter and recently built Shimano hub on Halo rim. I got a set of On One forks on sale from Planet X and a few other bits from CRC and the rest was from my parts box. The 29.6mm seat tube was a pain in the arse but went with a 27.2 post with a shim.

Really happy with the way it turned out. It rides like a big BMX. Plan for winter is to take it apart again and get the frame and forks powder coated. The current fork paint was a bit of an experiment with some Montana crackle paint. Didn't work quite as I wanted but I knew I'd probably get them painted properly as long as I liked how it rode. Also got a new set of tyres for it but thought I'd try it as is.

Lovely stuff! Look forward to seeing what you do with the new one.

Yeah I've known Olly for years and he's super passionate about all aspects of cycling so the build was in good hands.

I've just moved back to Northumberland from Canada so I suspect Cycle Centre will be my go to spot.

Enjoy the Neutrino!

Just saw this on Cyclecentre's instagram. I hadn't twigged that this was a North East build but I look forward to trying to spot it round Newcastle! It looks ace.

I spent a bit of time in various VX220s that we sold when they were current. Never had any issues with comfort. They were obviously very much like the Elise that they were based on. Found those pretty comfortable on decent journeys too.

This is mine. No longer has the Spinergys as every time I rode it I felt like it could potentially be the last time I was able to use my own teeth. It now looks no where near as cool but has a set of Bontrager Selects on it. Last week I also found cracks in the bottom of the headtube so it's probably not long for this world.

Bike looks ace. I'm moving back to Northumberland at the end of the month and have a project 90's MTB waiting for me until my bikes arrive from being shipped so that write up has got me pumped up to explore all the trails and routes I didn't take advantage of before I moved away.

Glad to hear it's still going strong and being enjoyed. I loved the riser bar look more but its still a great looking bike with drops!

Yeah I bought Ride 3 on a whim when it was in an Xbox live sale and its got a lot of great features but nobody has been able to match Tourist Trophy. Its a shame Polyphony didn't cary it on. It still holds up today.

Looks ace. What was the game you were playing? I've only played Tourist Trophy and Ride3.

Just realised I never responded to this in-depth analysis. Its funny but I didn't figure that the RSV was so close in age. I think in my mind I associate the Aprilia with being a much newer bike that this gen Gixxer. Nice that they have such different manners between them despite both being superbikes.

The more I read on this, the more I'd quite like to have a go at a project, more to tinker than to ride. Although both my parents rode bikes when they were younger, they've always dissuaded me from having one. My uncle however has always had at least one bike. Mainly Ducati's but he's had Blackbirds, 'Busas and an RSV Mille Factory. He's given up riding pretty much now but still has his absolutely mint 851 which will probably sit in the corner of his garage for the rest of his days.

Looks ace @jambon I've got proper garage envy. Looking forward to continued updates on the garage and the bikes.

Good deed done for today. Well done!
If you have a decent level of security with the jack or a jackstand you can always give a quick kick to a wheel whilst seated to try and break it free.

Can't unsee this now!

The frame looks great in that colour. Wish I'd never sold my Waugh now.

You'll get a big ICE install in that.

Not sure how @johnnettles2 finds his later car but my dad's earlier ID19 isn't something that could really describe as "hustling". It is incredibly fun though and a real occasion every time you drive it.

Think Dickies do ones with a kneepad. Incidentally I nearly bought some Carhartt dungarees last week but settled on the stock work pants.

Yeah it's owned by Neil who works at JDM Distro and runs Juicebox. Think they are in Waterford. One of the few automtive youtube channels that I enjoy.

(Weird) Hive mind question. Starting to pack our stuff up to be shipped back to UK from Canada. Can't fit the stupidly large case my speedy came in into my luggage I'm flying back with. Am I best to remove all smaller items (straps, loupe, weird paper weight, warranty cards etc) and bring back on my person and ship the box back with our other stuff or am I best to try and take the whole thing with me in my case?

I'm about to move back to the North East and the Giant Spoon is something I've never seen so knowing theres good gravel round there, it's not gone on my list of rides.

The Steamroller looks ace. Shame you've not got on with the For Shreds. They've been on my list to try for a while as I love the look of them.

Yeah I think it's just everything in that time period. Anyone who was a teenager at that time, now has enough money to realise the dream and when they go to look and find that there are less good ones left than they produced originally, it drives the price up. 90's nostalgia seems to be hitting particularly hard.

In reference to your latest update, how does the SRAD compare against something more modern like your lovely Aprilia?

Seems like all the things I lusted after as a teen (90's hot hatches/Ducati 916/Fox eye 'blades/Mid-school BMXes/90's mountain bikes) are all going up in value. Such is life.

hnnnnnnnnggggggg

Looks ace. Love the big old humps over the rear seat on this gen gixxer.