{"product_id":"1990s-alpinestars-cro-mega-restomod","title":"1990s Alpinestars Cro-Mega Restomod","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete bottom-up rebuild of a 1990s Alpinestars Cro-Mega — rebuilt as a one-off restomod with modern usability, vintage attitude and plenty of early-MTB colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was not built as a catalogue-correct restoration. It is a parts-bin special in the best possible sense: a carefully rebuilt steel Alpinestars frameset brought back to life with a mix of quality period, NOS and modern components. The result is a loud, practical and very characterful 26-inch town, pub, path and posing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is a \u003cstrong\u003e20” Alpinestars Cro-Mega\u003c\/strong\u003e, built from \u003cstrong\u003eTange MTB Cr-Mo butted tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e with the original red and white colourway, oversized graphics and Cro-Mega fork. The paint shows age-related marks, chips and patina, all in keeping with a vintage mountain bike of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bike has been stripped and rebuilt from the frame up. It includes freshly built 26” wheels, rebuilt rear hub, rebuilt headset, new cables and housing, new tyres, Race Face crankset and bottom bracket, Dia-Compe \/ Blue Lug cantilever brakes, friction shifting and a used Brooks C17 saddle with blue rivets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setup is intentionally simple: friction shifting, robust 26” wheels, fat SimWorks tyres and a comfortable upright cockpit. It has the stance of a vintage mountain bike, but with a more usable, considered build for everyday riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003e20” frame\u003c\/strong\u003e and should suit riders approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 ft 7” to 6 ft 1”\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on preferred fit, riding style and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact points and setup can be adjusted where needed, including saddle position, stem\/cockpit options and general riding position. Please get in touch if you would like the bike adjusted towards a more upright, relaxed or stretched-out fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedals \u0026amp; Bag are not included. For illustration purposes only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s Alpinestars Cro-Mega, 20”, Tange MTB Cr-Mo butted tubing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Alpinestars Cro-Mega fork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 1 1\/4” headset, rebuilt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/8” shim with Nitto quill stem adapter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velo Orange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velo Orange Milan bars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black grips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake levers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dia-Compe SS6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dia-Compe \/ Blue Lug cantilever brakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake\/shifter housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nissen housing throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShifter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dia-Compe friction shifter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear derailleur:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano XTR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCassette:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-speed cassette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrankset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Race Face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Race Face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRims:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryde Andra 40, 26”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOS Shimano Tiagra, sourced from 20\/20 Cycle in Seattle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano Deore LX, rebuilt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyres:\u003c\/strong\u003e SimWorks Super Yummy 26 x 2.22”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooks C17, used, with blue rivets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black seatpost\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front handlebar bag included as pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rebuilt vintage bike, not a new bicycle. The frame and fork retain visible paint marks, chips and signs of previous use. These have been left as part of the character of the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the bike has been rebuilt from the frame up with new, rebuilt or carefully selected components. It is ready to ride, but as with any vintage bicycle, ongoing maintenance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollection \/ Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as pictured, with minor setup adjustments possible before handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedals are not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocal delivery in and around Greater London can be arranged. 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