1993 Barracuda A2X

[ctk]

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.

[Mark]

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!

[ctk]

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

[Mark]

Yeah, that's SICK!

[ctk]

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...

[cudarider1]

Impressive, can't wait to see this thing built up.

[ctk]

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:

[ctk]

I don't have all the parts yet but couldn't resist putting a few bits together...

[Mark]

That.. looks.. AWESOME. Can't wait to see this build!

[ctk]

Man this thing is taking longer than I thought!