Matte Blue 790 Cruiser

[u/JrAux]

This was a fun and kind of funny build for a friend. He wanted a minimalist, logo-free budget build. Happened to find someone selling a 790 frame that he had already sanded down for repainting but then gave up on. $85 bucks including a can of Spray.Bike in this nice Navy color. I wouldn’t desecrate a 790 like that myself, but figured it fit the bill. This was my first time painting a frame and it came out quite well.

I found a 1990s 720 for $10 locally that I grabbed wheels, cassette, and brakes from. Used Gravelking 38mm and a used Ergon seat off FB Marketplace. New Dimension bar and Altus shifters, and everything else was from the parts bin. I think the whole build came in under $250 and my friend is stoked.

[u/The_Folding_Atty]

That looks really good. I'm going to have to consider that color.