1993 Barracuda A2X
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
Small update- I've got these Scott Unishock forks to go on it.
I have a stash of other bits but need to do some more hunting & I'm on a tight budget at the moment...
I'm going to try and 'customise' the decals to match the frame and then get them printed off. I need to find a decent Tree Amigo image and one of the A2X logo too.
I have a stash of other bits but need to do some more hunting & I'm on a tight budget at the moment...
I'm going to try and 'customise' the decals to match the frame and then get them printed off. I need to find a decent Tree Amigo image and one of the A2X logo too.
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
You know, I've always considered the Scott Unishock one of the first cool suspension forks. So few parts, such a simple design. I'm jealous you have one in original packaging!
My Stable:
93 A2X, 94 A2X, 95 XX Team (Eric Carter tribute), 96 XX Team, 97 XX Team,
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
93 A2X, 94 A2X, 95 XX Team (Eric Carter tribute), 96 XX Team, 97 XX Team,
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
Mark wrote:You know, I've always considered the Scott Unishock one of the first cool suspension forks. So few parts, such a simple design. I'm jealous you have one in original packaging!
I think they are cool too, got them from ebay in Poland!
Didn't get rave reviews back in the day but they've won a World Championship, they are superlight and I reckon they'll be great for this build- here's a mock up pic... They match the paint too
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
Yeah, that's SICK!
My Stable:
93 A2X, 94 A2X, 95 XX Team (Eric Carter tribute), 96 XX Team, 97 XX Team,
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
93 A2X, 94 A2X, 95 XX Team (Eric Carter tribute), 96 XX Team, 97 XX Team,
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
I've been working on the decals a bit. Photoshop pros please don't laugh!
My thinking is get it back to black and white and then add colours. & I'm waiting til I get all components before I decide on the colour. I may still yet stick to the original scans from Todd with the red and yellow logo on the down tube.
As for freehanding the A2X...
My thinking is get it back to black and white and then add colours. & I'm waiting til I get all components before I decide on the colour. I may still yet stick to the original scans from Todd with the red and yellow logo on the down tube.
As for freehanding the A2X...
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Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
Impressive, can't wait to see this thing built up.
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
I gave up with the decals! & got a pro in to do the job here is a taster. Hoping the dark green should go with the rear triangle nicely
BobCatMax who is a member on retrobike.co.uk did the recolouring and redrawing for me the rest of the decals look fantastic. He did a great job on the Trees Amigos logo from what scans and photos I could find and is currently making the A2X logo. Can't wait to get my hands on them.
I have most of the bits for the build here is a rough spec list...
Frame: 16" Barracuda A2X
Fork: Scott Unishock (I also have an original Spinner Barracuda fork which I might use)
Headset: Tioga
Stem: Control Tech 130mm (Black with a slight rise)
Handlebar: Gary Fisher Bulge bar (this is a natural alloy colour and cool as fook but I want a black bar)
Grips: Gary Fisher Hex grips
Barends: None
Brakes: M900
Brake Pads: M900 (I found some NOS ones)
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza Chill Pills (purple)
Brake Levers: Shimano M730 XT
Shifters: Shimano Deore Thumbshifters
Front Derailleur: XT M734
Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace 7400
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: HG70
Chain: None yet
Cranks: Topline
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Campagnolo Suntour and Shimano!
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: White Industries Titianium
Pedals: None yet
Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Mavic M231 CD
Hubs: XT m730
Nipples: Yep
Spokes: Yep
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke & Dart
Tubes: Yep
Saddle: None yet
Seatpost: XT
Seatpost Binder: Ti Bolt
Weight:
BobCatMax who is a member on retrobike.co.uk did the recolouring and redrawing for me the rest of the decals look fantastic. He did a great job on the Trees Amigos logo from what scans and photos I could find and is currently making the A2X logo. Can't wait to get my hands on them.
I have most of the bits for the build here is a rough spec list...
Frame: 16" Barracuda A2X
Fork: Scott Unishock (I also have an original Spinner Barracuda fork which I might use)
Headset: Tioga
Stem: Control Tech 130mm (Black with a slight rise)
Handlebar: Gary Fisher Bulge bar (this is a natural alloy colour and cool as fook but I want a black bar)
Grips: Gary Fisher Hex grips
Barends: None
Brakes: M900
Brake Pads: M900 (I found some NOS ones)
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza Chill Pills (purple)
Brake Levers: Shimano M730 XT
Shifters: Shimano Deore Thumbshifters
Front Derailleur: XT M734
Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace 7400
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: HG70
Chain: None yet
Cranks: Topline
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Campagnolo Suntour and Shimano!
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: White Industries Titianium
Pedals: None yet
Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Mavic M231 CD
Hubs: XT m730
Nipples: Yep
Spokes: Yep
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke & Dart
Tubes: Yep
Saddle: None yet
Seatpost: XT
Seatpost Binder: Ti Bolt
Weight:
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
I don't have all the parts yet but couldn't resist putting a few bits together...
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
That.. looks.. AWESOME. Can't wait to see this build!
My Stable:
93 A2X, 94 A2X, 95 XX Team (Eric Carter tribute), 96 XX Team, 97 XX Team,
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
93 A2X, 94 A2X, 95 XX Team (Eric Carter tribute), 96 XX Team, 97 XX Team,
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
Re: 1993 Barracuda A2X
Man this thing is taking longer than I thought!