Need help identify a MTB frame

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euphi223
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Need help identify a MTB frame

Postby euphi223 » Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:17 pm

Hi people.
Need help identify a MTB frame please. I need to make sure its worth rebuilding before i remove the paint. Any help with a make/model is greatly appreciated :D
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Re: Need help identify a MTB frame

Postby bychosis » Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:00 pm

Looks reasonable. Assuming the forks are original. Looks a bit ‘downhill’ or enduro with that coil shock.

Took a punt and searched images for a specialised big hit and ….

https://www.specialized.com/br/pt/bighi ... 6001-23553
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Re: Need help identify a MTB frame

Postby euphi223 » Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:55 am

That is a massive help, thanks heaps.
These kind of bikes are outta my wheelhouse :D

Thanks again :D :D

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Re: Need help identify a MTB frame

Postby euphi223 » Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:05 pm

any tips on the quickest way to remove blue spray paint? Thinners are too expensive for me and would take ages to rub it all down.

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Re: Need help identify a MTB frame

Postby bychosis » Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:20 pm

I’m no expert but I think you’ve got the two best options listed there. Chemical or abrasion. Depending on the paint a heat gun and scraper might work, but will likely end up making the missed bits harder with gobs of melted paint.
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Re: Need help identify a MTB frame

Postby euphi223 » Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:08 pm

as i figured mate. might look into media blasting.
Thanks again :D

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