Hipstar
Likes Dirt
After a bit of a riding hiatus (injury enforced) and after a fair bit of looking for something a bit retro this came up on eBay for a steal, 1998 Specialized Ground Control FSR Extreme.
Was listed as having a few issues, most of which a clean up and some servicing have sorted.
The cable rub is extreme, but luckily only superficial, the old LX/XT drivetrain seems to be pretty good too, although won't shift into the small cog. Forks are good too, although the shock is rooted. Not sure on plans for it yet, go full retro and period correct or get some new gear and make it a good all rounder as it's pretty light (lighter than my old 2009 Anthem).
First thing to do is sort the areas where the rub is, temporary fix for now and a full respray later, and replace the locked out and blown shock.
Was listed as having a few issues, most of which a clean up and some servicing have sorted.
The cable rub is extreme, but luckily only superficial, the old LX/XT drivetrain seems to be pretty good too, although won't shift into the small cog. Forks are good too, although the shock is rooted. Not sure on plans for it yet, go full retro and period correct or get some new gear and make it a good all rounder as it's pretty light (lighter than my old 2009 Anthem).
First thing to do is sort the areas where the rub is, temporary fix for now and a full respray later, and replace the locked out and blown shock.