Cannondale F800 + Lefty *now up for sale*
ry1978
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Advertised in the classified section 20/1/2013
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I caught the refurbing bug after stripping, painting and re-building the Stumpjumper a few months ago. So I decided that my Cannondale hardtail, which has been being used on-road with slicks for the past year, could have the same pampering treatment!
This is how it looked a couple of years ago, It's a 2002 F800 which had seen better days. It looks ok in this pic but up close it was a bit rough...
Last week I set about stripping the components and rubbing down the frame. At the same time a gave everything a thorough check, underneath the scratches and scuffs the frame has stood the test of time really well.
primed and the base colour applied (all done by hand with spray cans from Halfords.)
masked up for the secondary colour...
masking removed and ready for vinyl decals made by me as well...
laquer applied over decals
and I have started building her up tonight...
I'm going to put my rocket rons on instead of the slicks for the winter.
Hoping to get the build finished before christmas, I need to pick up new gear cables and a chain then get out and ride!
viewtopic.php?f=40089&t=12900909
I caught the refurbing bug after stripping, painting and re-building the Stumpjumper a few months ago. So I decided that my Cannondale hardtail, which has been being used on-road with slicks for the past year, could have the same pampering treatment!
This is how it looked a couple of years ago, It's a 2002 F800 which had seen better days. It looks ok in this pic but up close it was a bit rough...
Last week I set about stripping the components and rubbing down the frame. At the same time a gave everything a thorough check, underneath the scratches and scuffs the frame has stood the test of time really well.
primed and the base colour applied (all done by hand with spray cans from Halfords.)
masked up for the secondary colour...
masking removed and ready for vinyl decals made by me as well...
laquer applied over decals
and I have started building her up tonight...
I'm going to put my rocket rons on instead of the slicks for the winter.
Hoping to get the build finished before christmas, I need to pick up new gear cables and a chain then get out and ride!
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Specialized Stumpjumper FSR120
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strip down, degrease and clean
mask faced surfaces such as bottom brackets, headsets and disc mounts. Make sure this is done right!
key surface using wet and dry (400 grit then 1000 grit)
2 coats of primer, be patient and build it up thinly! 24 hours to dry in a warm room
2 coats of base colour, I used two 600ml cans of blue - 24 hours to dry
Mask off areas to remain blue using masking take, vinyl lettering and bin bags for large areas!
Apply 2 coats top coat colour (1 x 600ml can of white)
Allow 24 hours to dry then un mask, clean up any glue residue from vinyl and tape.
Apply decals
Apply 2 coats of clear lacquer, 24 hours drying time
Unmask bottom bracket etc.
Stand back and admire your handiwork!!!
The key really is bulding up light coats or it will run and look un-even
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Specialized Stumpjumper FSR120
Cannondale F900 SL
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR120
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Added the Rocket Rons, pedals and blue Lefty decals (not a perfect colour match, but close enough
Cannondale F900 SL
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR120
Cannondale F900 SL
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR120