Rebuilding 2006 Specialized P2

PB Forum :: Dirt Jumping & Street
Rebuilding 2006 Specialized P2
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page
Author Message
flag dropinbiking92
Posted: Apr 8, 2013 at 23:23 Quote
Sup guys!? Just thought I'd carry over a thread that I started in another forum.

Earlier today I picked up a 2006 Specialized P2 on the cheap, it's seen better days, so I'll be fully restoring it over the next week or two before the season starts at Buckwallow.

So far I've gotten the wheels off, inspected the front hub, cleaned, and repacked it. I will need to order new cones, as they are starting to pit.

Got brake pads out, needs new pads.

The bike is 100% stock as far as I can tell, besides the Kona Jackshit pedals, but the originals were thrown in the deal. The Kona pedals have better nubs, so I will be using those. The rear derailleur has been upgraded, as well as the grips. The brakes are also Hayes Nine.

This evening was all disassembly and inspection. The frame is scratched and shows it's age, but I'm keeping it 100% original, it's not getting painted. Every other component will be getting re-sprayed black or silver.

Lots of cleaning and inspection before parts start getting restored.

Will update this thread daily with any updates.
photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo
flag dropinbiking92
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 13:57 Quote
Is nobody interested in this build?

I've made a lot of progress, and got a lot of new pictures to post.

Got new cones and ball bearings for the hubs, I got a brand new set of brakes front and back.

Forks have been separated and painted, ready for new seals and a rebuild.

Frame is getting clear-coated tonight.

Everything should get assembled this weekend.
flag That1GuyYO
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 15:37 Quote
Good job looks good. I'm about to start my first restoration project on an old BMX I picked up dirt cheap.
flag dropinbiking92
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 15:57 Quote
Thanks! It's a working progress.

I hate the method of linking pictures into the thread, I've got a BUNCH in my album.

photo

photo

photo

photo

photo
flag That1GuyYO
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 16:07 Quote
The paint looks good. What paint are you using
flag dropinbiking92
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 17:51 Quote
Just your 'average' rattle can paint.

It's all in the prep, and how you spray.

I'm impressed with the finish myself, considering I've got limited climate control, and no real paint booth to spray in.

UPDATE: Pedals ready for paint

Headset ready for paint

various bolt heads ready for paint.

Should be done spraying by midnight tonight, re-assembly tomorrow.
flag dropinbiking92
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 19:26 Quote
Bashguard done

photo

Pedals ready

photo

After first coat, needs sanding, and a second coat

photo

Cleaned the nasty rust and corrosion off the seat

photo
flag Mrkomodo
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 20:08 Quote
Woah nicest spray painting I've seen! What's your plan on the frame? leave it as is?
flag dropinbiking92
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 20:14 Quote
Thanks! That really means a lot. I do body work and paint for a living, so even with cheap paint and no good enviornment I do the best with what I got.

The frame is staying as is. There's no way I could re-create the design. It's also 7 years old, from the goldern era of dirt jump bikes. The P series were big in that day, lot of memories for me,

I might shoot a clear coat over it, just to bring back the original depth and shine. It's really sun faded.
flag durza11
Posted: Apr 18, 2013 at 14:12 Quote
Subbed.
I just picked up an '06 last night for $500. Pretty sick bike if you ask me.
flag dropinbiking92
Posted: Apr 18, 2013 at 14:13 Quote
Really? aha thats not a bad deal.

This thing has been done for a little while, it took me 6 days to build.

It rides pretty damn good dude, I picked mine up for $300.

Check my profile for my entire album of the rebuild.
flag durza11
Posted: Apr 18, 2013 at 17:02 Quote
Yeah I'm using it for a basic trail bike and some mild FR and Slopestyle.
flag amorganhorse
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 19:31 Quote
Hey I'm trying to add 8 gears to rear of my 06 p2
Do u know where I can get rear deraileur hanger. I want to order all the parts to do so I just don't know which one to get. Thanks alot if u can help
The one on deraileurhangers.com says p. Mtn 07-10. $22.00. Will that one work u think
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page

 


Copyright © 2000 - 2024. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv65 0.026620
Mobile Version of Website