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Hi folks. I'm new to this forum and would like a little advice. I have an '89 Fisher AL-1 that's been rusting in the back yard for years that I'm now thinking of fixing up. I'm not into authentic restoration. I'd just like to get this old friend back on the road (or trail). So I've started stripping it down.
It seems that getting parts might be a problem. In fact, I can't even figure out how to disassemble the Shimano BB-MT60 bottom bracket. I took the snap rings out and there appear to be sealed bearings but I can't see how to get them out. It looks like the BB shell is not threaded. Also, it's about 88 mm wide so it seems much different than the modern 73 mm shells. Will I need to have it machined and threaded to accommodate a modern BB or is it easier to find a replacement BB that's similar to the BB-MT60 that will work with snap rings?
The threaded headset looks to be in pretty good shape. If I wanted to, could I find a 1.25" threaded supension fork or are there some kind of adaptors to fit a modern 1.125" steering tube to the head tube?
The old canti brakes are shot but I think it's not too hard to find replacements for those. I'm also considering just upgrading to new brake levers/shifters and v-brakes.
Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome and thanks in advance.
It seems that getting parts might be a problem. In fact, I can't even figure out how to disassemble the Shimano BB-MT60 bottom bracket. I took the snap rings out and there appear to be sealed bearings but I can't see how to get them out. It looks like the BB shell is not threaded. Also, it's about 88 mm wide so it seems much different than the modern 73 mm shells. Will I need to have it machined and threaded to accommodate a modern BB or is it easier to find a replacement BB that's similar to the BB-MT60 that will work with snap rings?
The threaded headset looks to be in pretty good shape. If I wanted to, could I find a 1.25" threaded supension fork or are there some kind of adaptors to fit a modern 1.125" steering tube to the head tube?
The old canti brakes are shot but I think it's not too hard to find replacements for those. I'm also considering just upgrading to new brake levers/shifters and v-brakes.
Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome and thanks in advance.