OK so the Hardrock, despite being powder coated white, is looking more Death Metal at the moment, which is kinda the look I was going for. It’s got a new skool front end, lucky for me the old Hardrock had a 1 1/8th steerer so it allowed me to go from threaded to non threaded. New skool suspension (I’ve never owned suspension on a bicycle before!) and new skool brakes up front.
I’m still waiting on some parts as you can see in the picture above. A new crankset is on (though not in the picture) and so too a single speed kit (I know it’s a trend at the moment, I’m loving the moment though!).
Also, I’m converting the rear end as well now into a disc brake set-up. I’ve bought a cheap disc brake adaptor on eBay (as my frame has no rear disc mounts), a new fatter rear tyre and I’m already trying to hunt down bargain basement 2nd hand parts (disc hub rear rim and rear disc brake).
Expenses to date:
06 WTB CXC riser bars $20
Wellgo C002 MTB Cleats Bike Pedals $33.52
FSA Pig DH-Pro Headset 1-1/8 $32.95
Maxxis High Rollers 26×2.5 60A $24.95
Hayes HFX Nine Front disc brake $70
DMR Chain Guide $43.70
Weinmann 26″ front disc wheel $46
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2’s $150
Imperial iGrip2 $15
BiLT Busta stem $19
Tioga MC Lite Saddle $28
Fire Eye Single Speed kit $50
Shimano Hone Crankset/bb $146
Total: $679.12