Show us yer old MTB(s)

[adamhell]

sorry if this thread exists already.

these are the builds that i've done over the past four years or so. i like how cheap you can build them, and how useful they are. however i haven't landed on the perfect one yet. i have had some complaint or another about each frame that has led me to sell all of them. either the sizing is weird (#1 offender), the seatpost is stuck, there's a missing braze on, they're too flexy, etc. every couple months i get the itch again, & end up cruising ebay & craigslist for a new old mountain bike.

please share pictures of yours.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/075C3792-82A3-48F0-9A3E-0BD2CD55C57F_zps8xbtmery.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/1DAFA363-BB87-47DB-84B5-3A2158160A5F_zpsywjvuyjo.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/52916C78-1328-402B-ACF8-E79A61C57020_zpsvoeeljpy.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/D3BC9332-084F-4DF8-B291-1480401A6E29_zpswmrk9ixv.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/CB911FB4-4183-449D-AB24-F309F066A632_zpsaggngtyz.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/23577842-040C-40D8-B4CA-5E98DB7BF9F8_zpsh3achw3n.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/C1EC1C18-0E48-4DF1-801A-E6760E665036_zps3ltqyhhz.jpg

[azrider]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/23577842-040C-40D8-B4CA-5E98DB7BF9F8_zpsh3achw3n.jpg


I have nothing to add, except to say this bike is awesome.

[adamhell]

thanks!

it got even more awesome when i added this basket
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/356E1FCD-B3EE-4627-8B7A-50D60DFAB946.png_zpsaban5zdr.jpeg

i didn't end up doing this...

[Roger M]

I bought this new in 1994. I couldn't find an AMP Research frame in my size, but one of the local bike shops had a Mongoose Amplifier branded frame. I still ride it occasionally, with my kids on the local trails.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/72tunaboat/Bikes%20and%20Stuff/698C05A5-28F6-4320-8CE8-40C2CF0ADD39.jpg

I found this Ross Mt. Rainier on CL several years ago. It's a tank but great fun to ride.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/72tunaboat/Mountain%20Bikes/fall2010535.jpg

MB-1 that doesn't get ridden enough

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/72tunaboat/BridgestoneMB-1paradiselake.jpg

[oliver1850]

1992 Delta V900

[Jad]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/075C3792-82A3-48F0-9A3E-0BD2CD55C57F_zps8xbtmery.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/23577842-040C-40D8-B4CA-5E98DB7BF9F8_zpsh3achw3n.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/C1EC1C18-0E48-4DF1-801A-E6760E665036_zps3ltqyhhz.jpg[/QUOTE]

These are all fantastic; favorites are probably 1, 6, +7 above. The drop bars rule, the white Stumpjumper is very cool looking, and the Litespeed definitely reminds of a Raleigh BMX bike I had growing up.

[Neil]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1668/23934155433_669440b09a_b.jpg

[choke]

Scapin Team Oversize, Campy Euclid (other than the levers and shifters which were changed for the drop bars)

http://scapin.ciocctoo.com/scap1.jpg

[paredown]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697901392&stc=1&d=1433019889

I dragged this out a while back since someone in the Classifieds was looking for an old MTB--this is my original Fisher Acquila circa 1993....

Not used too much...


Album: https://goo.gl/photos/6TFn7thhnvoEYCu47

[adamhell]

thanks for the cool replies! there is some fire in here. i mostly buy specializeds because they're cheap and reliable. i might need to branch out.

i recently heard a rumor that mike sinyard asked tom ritchey to design the first stumpjumper and ritchey begrudgingly obliged, only to botch its geometry to thwart its sales. however i know tim neenan is the one who designed the stumpjumper. either way, it does ride like a boat.

[paredown]

duplicate

[PeregrineA1]

1989ish Landshark Dirtshark. As raced by my wife during the period 1989-1991. Still get's dusted off and made dirty occasionally.
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[gpendergast]

Scapin Team Oversize, Campy Euclid (other than the levers and shifters which were changed for the drop bars)

http://scapin.ciocctoo.com/scap1.jpg

Love that front cable hanger!

[Red Tornado]

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Couple from the 90's. Silver one was my go-to dirt bike, black was an old one w/5-speed freewheel converted to a SS.

[Red Tornado]

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Same frame as the silver Giant in the above pic, but w/blasted finish & red decals (the other finish option for that frameset) and partially built up. Trying to make it as period-correct (mid-late 90's) as I can.

[adamhell]

some more fire in this thread. that landshark

[okie1kenobi]

Can't remember if I've shown this before, built this up in '94, still have it but it rarely gets ridden anymore.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/yeti-ultimate-19823_4.jpg

[adamhell]

oh mannnn

[azrider]

I woke up this morning like any other morning with not a want in the world........., and now here I am convincing myself to go buy this bike I found on Craigslist......thanks for nothing adamhell

I don't know whether to :crap: or to :beer:

http://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_kNCP2jvavbn_1200x900.jpg

[Ronsonic]

Fetch, the wonder bike.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-ryUjH227RI/SmJxm1YPlLI/AAAAAAAAAGI/B_k_gupv7nk/s1600/Fetch+002.jpg

[adamhell]

I woke up this morning like any other morning with not a want in the world........., and now here I am convincing myself to go buy this bike I found on Craigslist......thanks for nothing adamhell

I don't know whether to :crap: or to :beer:



just do it.

[Villgaxx]

Can't remember if I've shown this before, built this up in '94, still have it but it rarely gets ridden anymore.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/yeti-ultimate-19823_4.jpg

that yeti ultimate is wicked cool.

[dustyrider]

Rock Combo!

[weisan]

My daughter is riding my old MTB to school every day.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697897935&stc=1&d=1428026266

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697897934&stc=1&d=1428026247

[RobJ]

Ti D-Jab to be built. Not sure what a good fork would be for this one...

http://i.imgur.com/dqP0Zly.jpg

[pdmtong]

Fetch, the wonder bike.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-ryUjH227RI/SmJxm1YPlLI/AAAAAAAAAGI/B_k_gupv7nk/s1600/Fetch+002.jpg

Hey, thats my first mtb - '88 HKEK. bio-pace. u-brake.
I had a sharkfin, hite-rite, zefal cages, toe clips and a yellow V1-pro

[fiamme red]

Here's my 1989 Ritchey Ascent Comp with Deore XT.

[Davist]

I had one of those delta Vs with the black/purple fade, really liked it (with Campy!?/shimano mix, long story) This is its replacement, first year Stumpy M2 with full xt and v-brakes, not sure if old enough, but always looked "right" to me..
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[dougefresh]

My daughter is riding my old MTB to school every day.



^^ that's music to a proud papa's ears

this is the best thread on this forum. That Yeti. That AMP/ Mongoose. I gotta dig up some old photos...

[purpurite]

That elevated chainstay Yeti is seriously badass.

My not quite, sort of vintage but not 2000 Gunnar Rockhound. Old school sizing and geometry on a Reynolds 853 hardtail. No discs, threads in my bottom bracket, straight 1.125" headtube and someday it will have bar ends, too.

Restoration in progress (https://thatssodoug.wordpress.com/category/cycling/)... freshly sandblasted and awaiting new paint:

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/gunnar/gunnar_020.jpg

[purpurite]

Ti D-Jab to be built. Not sure what a good fork would be for this one...

I'm putting a 2003 RockShox SID World Cup on my build. Not exactly 100% period correct, but it's the right travel, has canti studs and is stupid light. There are some decent options from Fox and RS for 26" forks with brake posts and short travel (60-80mm) if you scour eBay for a little while.

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/gunnar/rockshox-sid_001.jpg

[issixtoomany]

'92 Fat Chance Yo Eddy, sold it a few weeks ago...


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/26487452644_c4d0a8ca78_b.jpg

[scharny]

Can't remember if I've shown this before, built this up in '94, still have it but it rarely gets ridden anymore.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/yeti-ultimate-19823_4.jpg
Looks kinda like an old Nishiki Alien
http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/vintage-retro-classic/368640d1213398064-nishiki-alien-complete-alien-done-001.jpg

[gis_guru]

Here is my collection.
Built:
2015 Ritchey p-29
1993 Bridgestone MB-1
1993 Bridgestone MB-S
1993 Bridgestone RB-T (not a true MTB)
1996 Bianchi Super G
1995 Proflex 755 GLS
1996 Nuke Proof Reactor
1995 AMP B-4
1996 GT STS
1997 Ibis Szazbo
1989 Wilier

Projects (Photos are not the one I own but are grabbed from the web)
1990 Serotta T-Max - At Wanta's for paint
1996 Litespeed Ocoee FS
1989 Kestrel MXZ
2014 Ritchey p-650b
1990 Nishiki Alien
1996 Nuke Proof Reactor (Needs some part fabricated)

[adamhell]

:eek: ^^^ nice!!

[okie1kenobi]

Here is my collection.
Built:
2015 Ritchey p-29
1993 Bridgestone MB-1
1993 Bridgestone MB-S
1993 Bridgestone RB-T (not a true MTB)
1996 Bianchi Super G
1995 Proflex 755 GLS
1996 Nuke Proof Reactor
1995 AMP B-4
1996 GT STS
1997 Ibis Szazbo
1989 Wilier

Projects (Photos are not the one I own but are grabbed from the web)
1990 Serotta T-Max - At Wanta's for paint
1996 Litespeed Ocoee FS
1989 Kestrel MXZ
2014 Ritchey p-650b
1990 Nishiki Alien
1996 Nuke Proof Reactor (Needs some part fabricated)

Sweet rides gis! Here's your old '95 Szazbo frame that I picked up through spaceman a while back. Spinergy wheels of death!

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/ibis-szazbo-1995-22716_7.jpg

[gis_guru]

That looks great! I love how the paint turned out. How does it ride for you?

[dougefresh]

Here is my collection.
Built:
2015 Ritchey p-29
1993 Bridgestone MB-1
1993 Bridgestone MB-S
1993 Bridgestone RB-T (not a true MTB)
1996 Bianchi Super G
1995 Proflex 755 GLS
1996 Nuke Proof Reactor
1995 AMP B-4
1996 GT STS
1997 Ibis Szazbo
1989 Wilier

Projects (Photos are not the one I own but are grabbed from the web)
1990 Serotta T-Max - At Wanta's for paint
1996 Litespeed Ocoee FS
1989 Kestrel MXZ
2014 Ritchey p-650b
1990 Nishiki Alien
1996 Nuke Proof Reactor (Needs some part fabricated)

Dude. That Nuke Proof is uber rare!

So here a question. Do you ride any of the older bikes? I love checking out classic MTBs but resist owning any as I'd never ride them. Disc brakes, suspension (good suspension), tubeless tires and 29" wheels are just so much better than what was available 20 years ago. I don't think I could ever go back to a mid 90's ride and enjoy anything other than screwing around in the driveway.

[Red Tornado]

Can't remember if I've shown this before, built this up in '94, still have it but it rarely gets ridden anymore.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/yeti-ultimate-19823_4.jpg

Nice bike. Always thought the Race Face Turbine's were THE crankset.

[okie1kenobi]

That looks great! I love how the paint turned out. How does it ride for you?

Thanks! Rides great, fit is perfect.

[okie1kenobi]

Nice bike. Always thought the Race Face Turbine's were THE crankset.

Thanks! Yes the Turbines were the shiznit back then.

[azrider]

So here a question. Do you ride any of the older bikes? I love checking out classic MTBs but resist owning any as I'd never ride them. Disc brakes, suspension (good suspension), tubeless tires and 29" wheels are just so much better than what was available 20 years ago. I don't think I could ever go back to a mid 90's ride and enjoy anything other than screwing around in the driveway.

Depends on what kind of rides your doing......

Up until now the wife has been pulling our 2yr old in a Burley, but now that she's 5 mos pregnant she's wanting me to pull the kid and I'm sure as hell not hooking that burley up to my Lefty or, god forbid my ROAD BIKE.

I'm thinking of creating an "urban assault bike" with some old school MTB style.....flat pedals, bigazz front basket, baby seat, burley trailer......uglier/gnarlier the better

[gis_guru]

Dude. That Nuke Proof is uber rare!

So here a question. Do you ride any of the older bikes? I love checking out classic MTBs but resist owning any as I'd never ride them. Disc brakes, suspension (good suspension), tubeless tires and 29" wheels are just so much better than what was available 20 years ago. I don't think I could ever go back to a mid 90's ride and enjoy anything other than screwing around in the driveway.

They all get ridden but the terrain around here isn't super aggressive so there isn't to much worry about damaging me or the bike or worrying about performance. One of the few pluses of living in the flatlands. Between mtb and road I have 25 or more bikes to ride and I kind of like the variety! That being said my main rides are the P-29 Ritchey and my Wilier Lavarado road bike.

[redir]

Gosh I'm embarrassed to show mine after seeing all these museum quality pieces. I've not ridden this bike in years but as you can see it's been ridden lots!

1992 Paramount.

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[gis_guru]

Well used is well loved IMO. I like the Paramount, I had a buddy with a purple one.

[Fatty]

[QUOTE=redir;1975827]Gosh I'm embarrassed to show mine after seeing all these museum quality pieces. I've not ridden this bike in years but as you can see it's been ridden lots!

1992 Paramount.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8snGElorufZM8IUavG6oWuyZ3-kyhPyP5UOkbtkE8zEEFGpz6UUqre2AzmbyLsUA0ZYFFGBqg5Ko sOcXqvDQkk906iqeZIpdDjjO03vcny_c7yxZ5oRIVc9pDATi0X RKEOPxfimRVKtzRC17nVoIqztBxUaUsFrFfh0Yq-0N2LdH7U9lfw5bZLQRhqaiEc7fO2F7E0IHniRlZVoUSr0uzmYO Ue1j71qJAZyCJcAQGdWX03sfDpfW00m93Dw0iAcpakA8uUaVOF fqtyvZNtnOJCxv90voKTAwFEeO2mYqqL0YEaArPvdKeB-83u87ToLBaKbjrLM1eGoQsQ0reEspoe9bW8aejKuHbJrLu3dhH ri8JRUBunjxOZjRKt7UIPSgq_r0aXU8yXstxtLEXa85L4KrpUq VVCcdBawlIyBHH8iXwQCPJFC6y_41omXZMjoBsBfh0P1PHTNoV k6edCSyFBscY5RLazLOERWh9fEQTbWqwrzlhHRmghB3elwvppa bqNtg1fIMATQy43ldSChitTgzNTMicmxavFxGVv4gAillm9tFz 5mb_EX1QmSGno3RDz4YSZVP9yFbGM0T9Pe0p9F28RwKGP54=w1 525-h955-no



Well used fun machine. Love it. What the heck is going on with the rear derailleur?

[gdw]

"Do you ride any of the older bikes? I love checking out classic MTBs but resist owning any as I'd never ride them. Disc brakes, suspension (good suspension), tubeless tires and 29" wheels are just so much better than what was available 20 years ago. I don't think I could ever go back to a mid 90's ride and enjoy anything other than screwing around in the driveway."

I took my rigid 1992 MB-3 to Moab 7 years ago and rode Slickrock and some of the moderate trails. You have to pick your lines and use your arms and legs to soak up the bumps but the thumbshifters, cantilever brakes, and smaller tires didn't prove to be much of a disadvantege, I was able to keep up with my friends and had a blast.

[Fatty]

Old enough ?

[adamhell]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/Screen%20Shot%202016-05-18%20at%2010.08.16%20AM_zpsfhyk5rfv.png

i just bought this on ebay. i'll post pics when i'm done with the build.

[oliver1850]

1989 Stumpjumper with XT

[redir]

[QUOTE=redir;1975827]Gosh I'm embarrassed to show mine after seeing all these museum quality pieces. I've not ridden this bike in years but as you can see it's been ridden lots!

1992 Paramount.





Well used fun machine. Love it. What the heck is going on with the rear derailleur?

Yeah that is odd isn't it? Not sure. Could be that the chain had not been oiled in so long it kind of bound up. I rode a minute or two after that pic and it worked though. :beer:

[Hindmost]

Some components have been upgraded over the years. The Mag21 is around here somewhere...and a titanium handlebar...and magnesium barends.

[donevwil]

My early-90's Inglis with a Girvin fork and 9 spd XTR. It originally had a perfectly fine Marzocchi Bomber when I decided to try the novel Girvin (Noleen). What a difference, so superior to the Bomber for the type of XC riding I do. Later on swapped the triple Ritchey Logic for this later XTR, but think I'll go back to the Ritchey and it's significantly lower Q.

This was one of Curtis' personal frames I bought from him a few years after manufacture.

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[d_douglas]

My god, that Inglis is awesome! My birthday is coming soon!

[witcombusa]

1982 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1989 Specialized Team Stumpjumper,
1994 Gary Fischer Mt Tam

[lzuk]

1983 Stumperjumper sport- repurposed, 1993 Aluminum HT, 2004 Lynskey Titanium

[DrSpoke]

Cleaned up my '96 Privateer S a couple of years ago and sold last year. Next up is my Race Lite.

[adampaiva]

my Stumpy
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/689/23603489440_e5d47ce195_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BXL45u)20151220-DSCF4067.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BXL45u) by Adam Paiva (https://www.flickr.com/photos/adampaiva/), on Flickr

and not actually old, but old inspired, my Handsome XOXO Bridgestone XO-1 copy.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1620/24081228170_7e3efabf33_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CFYAa9)DSC00008.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CFYAa9) by Adam Paiva (https://www.flickr.com/photos/adampaiva/), on Flickr

[91Bear]

I had a Balance CR-450 back in 1995. Don't see them much, well ever, anymore.

[Keith A]

Great thread...for some reason, I love the old MTB's.

[Neil]

I keep searching eBay for a Yeti Ultimate, directly due to this thread.

That was a dream bike for me when it came out.

[Ronsonic]

Hey, thats my first mtb - '88 HKEK. bio-pace. u-brake.
I had a sharkfin, hite-rite, zefal cages, toe clips and a yellow V1-pro

It's still a great bike. I took it out to the woods a few weeks ago and it's still a blast. Just a lot more work than with a modern fork. This has the sharkfin and the original pedals. Shimano may have built the best flat pedal ever for MTB and JRA.

BTW, that's an extremely flattering photo, the old girl is way over due for a trip to the powdercoater's.

[Ronsonic]

My early-90's Inglis with a Girvin fork and 9 spd XTR. It originally had a perfectly fine Marzocchi Bomber when I decided to try the novel Girvin (Noleen). What a difference, so superior to the Bomber for the type of XC riding I do. Later on swapped the triple Ritchey Logic for this later XTR, but think I'll go back to the Ritchey and it's significantly lower Q.

This was one of Curtis' personal frames I bought from him a few years after manufacture.

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I loved the Girvin fork. If the bike it was on hadn't been stolen I'd still be riding it. Super light and stiff. Not much travel but so easy to lift.

This thread is so full of cool.

[donevwil]

My god, that Inglis is awesome! My birthday is coming soon!

Thanks. Considering I ride it at most three times a year I'm sure we can work something out.:beer:

I loved the Girvin fork. If the bike it was on hadn't been stolen I'd still be riding it. Super light and stiff. Not much travel but so easy to lift.

I really wasn't expecting performance better than that of the Bomber (a well respected fork at the time), but in addition to the lighter weight and vastly improved stiffness, peddle bob was nearly eliminated and it reacts to much smaller bumps. It did take me about 2-1/2 ebay years to find the yellow "big boy" spring that was a pretty rare upgrade. Also amazing is that pretty much everything is still available to rebuild these things.

Here's another pic in my water rationed front yard.

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[purpurite]

I had a Balance CR-450 back in 1995. Don't see them much, well ever, anymore.



You mean like this?

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/balance/balance_001.jpg

It's a 550 and was my dual slalom bike back in the day. It's now my wife's bike in a slightly more suburban build. I'm in the process of a fork rebuild now, foolishly searching for old Judy SL internals.

[Tony]

You mean like this?

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/balance/balance_001.jpg

It's a 550 and was my dual slalom bike back in the day. It's now my wife's bike in a slightly more suburban build. I'm in the process of a fork rebuild now, foolishly searching for old Judy SL internals.

I have a Judy SL, internals in great shape?
PM me if interested

[msl819]

Rock Combo!

My Rock Combo has been one cool, versatile ride!

[YoKev]

I've got a few to my name:

The frame/fork is a 1989 Gary Fisher AL-1. Dumpster picked and built back up with dirt drops, ect. I really like this bike!

Best picture I have:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/26497052623_f5e258d5c8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GnsjAT)2016-05-18_06-49-32 (https://flic.kr/p/GnsjAT)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7797/26497044833_ef826b588b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Gnshhz)2016-05-18_06-48-58 (https://flic.kr/p/Gnshhz)

My early 90's Ted Wojcik. Prolite Comp I believe. This thing is amazing on singletrack. Currently set up as my ice bike, but our winter sucked so it sat unridden sadly.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/26496980583_7a6e54d38e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GnrXbP)2016-05-18_06-43-59 (https://flic.kr/p/GnrXbP)

And, just picked this '89 Gary Fisher Advance up. Really amazing paint/graphics and just in general. I have the original seat and matching toe clips as well.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/26495330824_6ab4110e7f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GniuLG)2016-05-18_06-43-24 (https://flic.kr/p/GniuLG)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7482/26496977623_a87c2afef2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GnrWiM)2016-05-18_06-43-45 (https://flic.kr/p/GnrWiM)

[Ianus]

1992

https://abload.de/img/p1050180ljsl6.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=p1050180ljsl6.jpg)

1993

https://abload.de/img/img_6041pusae.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img_6041pusae.jpg)

1993

https://abload.de/img/img_0176vvomr.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img_0176vvomr.jpg)

1994

https://abload.de/img/20150906_183816xlse7.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=20150906_183816xlse7.jpg)

1996

https://abload.de/img/img_6031hosc0.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img_6031hosc0.jpg)

[adamhell]

i'm so happy i started this thread

[donevwil]

i'm so happy i started this thread

Agreed, it's reminded me that once upon a time I really enjoyed MTB'ing and I've got to get out there again.

[tuscanyswe]

Somebody likes kleins.. Love those paint jobs! Quite the collection of nice bikes!

Im about to sell below on behalf of a friend, if anyone is interested pm for details.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7497/27028521651_b4d8655b4e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HbqePZ)klein (https://flic.kr/p/HbqePZ) by Björn Lundquist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/35497133@N04/), on Flickr

[gdw]

Mid 90's Diamondback Apex. I bought the frame to train on during the winter and built it with Shimano's first 8 speed XT group. Most of those components wore out and were replaced within a couple years. It now is a true Frankenbike with Suntour, Sram, Avid, and Shimano components.

[Formulasaab]

Wow. I was pretty proud of mine until this thread got going...

My wife still has her 1993 Stumpjumper. It's a bit of an oddball with a 1 1/8" quill stem.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/f98caf744c8d0e0aa59dedc12eba6802.jpg

My pride and joy for many years was my 1994/5 S-Works Chro-Mo. Many of the parts have been replaced over the years but it still retains most of its feel of the era. I was playing around with anodizing aluminum back then. This thing is 19lbs race-ready.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/9a3c362b5fad5498b37c28e5a76b6b71.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/0e8aa380bf5328221aa83edf4ddfad33.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/dda477a5a22502a08c174fc8c7543f9e.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/845fbea6c39a29011df7aa78edebedc6.jpg

Newer, but still 16 years old now, is my Gary Fisher Sugar 1. I won a local MTB race on this thing (just Cat 3, don't get too excited) last weekend.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/6c432e99ea841106d10f463606494fa4.jpg

https://vimeo.com/167314056


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[rmplum]

Commuted to work on this yesterday.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7500/26822922690_29f2653fae_o.jpg

[Dirtdiggler]

My 94 Slingshot
I had Spicer cycles add disc tabs to the frame and Tange forks.


http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq230/dirtdiggler_photo/slingshot2.jpg (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/dirtdiggler_photo/media/slingshot2.jpg.html)

[oliver1850]

cheap GT that I put some oddball stuff on to upgrade from the lower end Shimano that was on it originally. M730 crank and long stem from the forum with 6 speed wishbone shifters and swept bar.

[witcombusa]

Who remembers 1-1/4" threadless front ends?! :banana:

[gdw]

Better yet, anyone remember 1" - 1 1/8" tapered forks? Wheeler made a rigid fork for a 1 1/8" threaded headset that tapered down to accept a 1" threadless stem for a short time. I wonder why they didn't catch on.....

[carpediemracing]

You mean like this?

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/balance/balance_001.jpg

It's a 550 and was my dual slalom bike back in the day. It's now my wife's bike in a slightly more suburban build. I'm in the process of a fork rebuild now, foolishly searching for old Judy SL internals.

I love those wheels. I had a set on my M2 Stumpjumper back in the day. Sold the bike to a friend as my shop was going under. I tried to buy it back a few years later just to get the wheels but he'd given it to his brother. I had a 4th or 5th gen set of wheels on it (bearings outboard, full alum sleeve in center, not sure if they made any earlier versions), they were really good to me.

I should take a picture of my mtb at some point. It's newer than the M2 but I got it in the late 90s, probably '98, maybe '99.

[Dirtdiggler]

I had those Spinergy Spox wheelset. Very light and trouble free, for me at least and surprisingly stiff.

[purpurite]

I wish I still had those wheels. For a light weight guy, they were great for me. I never had any issues that so many people complained about. I loved them.

They got stolen out of my garage in the late 90s and I have mourned their loss for a long time. I'd love to have a set back again.

[adamhell]

on the subject of wheels, does anybody know why 26" was the standard for so long?

[pdmtong]

No old bikes but I still have this
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/9da7614d146705b42f83459e1196ec1e.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/be7e87a0850ee75a19b8694c05747535.jpg

[grawk]

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[witcombusa]

on the subject of wheels, does anybody know why 26" was the standard for so long?

Because it works?!

Still my MTB standard :banana:

[pinkshogun]

the best $10 I've ever spent

[Tony]

Ibis Mojo, Rocky Mountain Altitude T.O. We still take these out from time to time.
https://picasaweb.google.com/107709068384636814318/SteelBikes

[carpediemracing]

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1459241_10152098557508824_1935344442_n.jpg?oh=fe6c ffec518beb78f7a867a4675ff9ee&oe=57A50A1F

I'm planning on moving the parts onto a different frame, for disc brakes. The new frame is longer also, and same head tube length.

I traded a TT bike (me + TT bike = joke) to a promising Junior who got the mountain bike as a gift. It was too big for him and he wanted a TT bike. His parents okayed the transaction.

The mtb still has a blown rivnut, it had two bent rings, a missing spoke in the back wheel, and some other problems. I put on a super long stem, cut the bars down as much as possible, added some bar ends, and put a smaller cassette on. Fork is blown and I've replaced most of the elastomers with plastic spacers. I've only ridden it on the street.

[spacemen3]

I am so loving these vintage MTB bikes!

Here are some better photos of gis_guru's bikes. What a jerk. :)

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/bianchi-super-g-25337_2.jpg

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/bridgestone-mb-1-25295_4.jpg

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/nuke-proof-reactor-97-17662_3.jpg

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/ibis-szazbo-25399_13.jpg

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/gt-sts-96-18390_3.jpg

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/pro-flex-755-gls-95-18579_1.jpg

[gomango]

1983 Stumpjumper Sport.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1621/25107759154_63ce805ec7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EfFQ4d)IMG_3024 (https://flic.kr/p/EfFQ4d) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr

[d_douglas]

Who remembers 1-1/4" threadless front ends?! :banana:

So, what should I do about finding a 1 1/4" quill stem for the vintage fisher that I am about to buy? Tempted to get a super rise shorty stem and put drop bars on it as a SS. I've got the bar, brake levers, etc, but the existing stem is too long for drops.

Damn obsolete standards!

[purpurite]

ATACs pop up on eBay from time to time. Just have to be persistent and be ready to buy when it comes up. They are still popular with the vintage Yeti crowd.

[m_sasso]

92 Team Marin, carried me across the country and up and down many hills!

Recently re-tired with a new Panoracer Smoke and Dart last month.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697909857&stc=1&d=1447005187

[Roger M]

So, what should I do about finding a 1 1/4" quill stem for the vintage fisher that I am about to buy? Tempted to get a super rise shorty stem and put drop bars on it as a SS. I've got the bar, brake levers, etc, but the existing stem is too long for drops.

Damn obsolete standards!

Nitto makes a thread less adapter for 1 1/4". I bough one for my Cannondale with the pepperoni fork.

[YoKev]

So, what should I do about finding a 1 1/4" quill stem for the vintage fisher that I am about to buy? Tempted to get a super rise shorty stem and put drop bars on it as a SS. I've got the bar, brake levers, etc, but the existing stem is too long for drops.

Damn obsolete standards!

MOMBAT has 1 1/4" Trek stems for $30. LSTEM104 or LSTEM105 is what you seek. I got the LSTEM105 for my Fisher and couldn't be more pleased. I set it up with dirt drops.

http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/PartsForSalePages/bar_stem.html

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/26497052623_f5e258d5c8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GnsjAT)2016-05-18_06-49-32 (https://flic.kr/p/GnsjAT) by Kevin Young (https://www.flickr.com/photos/93993596@N04/), on Flickr

[MikeD]

No old bikes but I still have this
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/9da7614d146705b42f83459e1196ec1e.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/be7e87a0850ee75a19b8694c05747535.jpg


I like their rear cable hanger they call a "hand job." Funny.

[kokies]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160520/632fe6b2c69cf711e8791a852663aba1.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160520/b8f86a4e05fd61eed2e1318b0de9eb27.jpg


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[YoKev]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160520/632fe6b2c69cf711e8791a852663aba1.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160520/b8f86a4e05fd61eed2e1318b0de9eb27.jpg


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Loving that white Yeti OMGGGGGGGG:banana:

[Neil]

Do you still own that Merlin?

[gomango]

Loving that white Yeti OMGGGGGGGG:banana:

I would love to have one.

Could keep my SB5 company.

[kokies]

Do you still own that Merlin?



Yes

[avalonracing]

on the subject of wheels, does anybody know why 26" was the standard for so long?

Even tough I have and usually ride 29" I still think my 26" MTB is more fun to ride on the tight stuff.

[Neil]

Yes

If you ever want to sell it (I grant that this is extremely unlikely), AND you are ~6'2", please let me know.

[MrDangerPants]

My 1994 Rhygin Ra that I've had since it was new.

Back in 1996 in my Harvard Square apartment:
http://66.media.tumblr.com/5b00fe0ba176f537fc0c54e99aea10b7/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo1_1280.jpg

24 Hours of Great Glen in 2007:
http://66.media.tumblr.com/5708009d86971673e06b49628956b3fb/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo5_1280.jpg

A modern update back in 2008:
http://67.media.tumblr.com/8886b44866848d7ab80f49c34b00dfc1/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo2_1280.jpg

A period correct update in 2010:
http://67.media.tumblr.com/3959327a8283bb54432ebe4310441d52/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo3_1280.jpg

Disc conversion by Circle A Cycles in 2012:
http://67.media.tumblr.com/f1e8bb0deac0aaa034a983cefe9ff394/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo4_1280.jpg

Vermont 50 in 2013:
http://66.media.tumblr.com/73620c88edcb40e2b2fec326a52c80a4/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo6_1280.jpg

Here's a 1994 Bike Magazine article:

https://66.media.tumblr.com/6e94d7f8e97fbe9d18388f8a82346283/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo7_r1_1280.jpg

https://66.media.tumblr.com/fccae1ddeb0fbbcaad67fb2075bd6b73/tumblr_o7j1s4lAt31tst9oeo8_r2_1280.jpg

[uno-speedo]

I need a Yeti in my life.

My '87 Steve Potts

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%201987/DSC_0064.jpg

[kingpin75s]

I need a Yeti in my life.

My '87 Steve Potts

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%201987/DSC_0064.jpg

Very nice! Please show more!

[gomango]

Very nice! Please show more!

Agreed.

Let's go here! :)

I've got Yeti on the brain after building up my SB5 this spring.

[pdmtong]

It's still a great bike. I took it out to the woods a few weeks ago and it's still a blast. Just a lot more work than with a modern fork. This has the sharkfin and the original pedals. Shimano may have built the best flat pedal ever for MTB and JRA.

BTW, that's an extremely flattering photo, the old girl is way over due for a trip to the powdercoater's.

Forgot to add that after I dumped the avocet gel saddle I got a WTB SST.98 (which i still have and sometimes debate on selling (same with some period bar ends (control tech team, OCLV))

[pdmtong]

I like their rear cable hanger they call a "hand job." Funny.
yup...the "hand job". The above is a bottle opener. I'm told it's a serious collectors piece. ok, cool. But I like it because it reminds me of a time an place. I got it when I test rode the original castellano "bow-ti"

[pdmtong]

forgot to add our since replaced Ritchey Skyliner fillet masterpiece in road mode. Nothing says 80s like splatter/fade paint.

That is a mountain cycles cable actuated disc with 1" travel. The bungee cord - thats the way to keep the toe clips up on the NDS for easier entry.

[adampaiva]

not mine , but pretty neat - and could be yours

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hUoAAOSwU1FXQeAj/s-l1600.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Titanium-De-Rosa-Mountain-Bike-/162079740156

[gdw]

I wonder if that De Rosa is real. The welds and styling look similar to those found on a number of those mid 90's Russian ti frames that popped up here and and in Europe.

[Keith A]

I wonder if that De Rosa is real. The welds and styling look similar to those found on a number of those mid 90's Russian ti frames that popped up here and and in Europe.Although this isn't the same model, here's some discussion about a De Rosa Ti MTB...
https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtb-forum.it%2Fcommunity%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft% 3D127203

[gdw]

Thanks but unfortunately the website's background is dark brown so the black print is impossible to read on my screen.

[Keith A]

Thanks but unfortunately the website's background is dark brown so the black print is impossible to read on my screen.That's weird, when I click on the link it takes me to a Google translated website (it was in Italian) and I get black text on a white background. I'm using Firefox on a Windows OS. The original website has black text on a tan background, but this is in Italian.

[uno-speedo]

That Ritchey is hot. Would love to find an 80's Annapurna one of these days.

A couple more photos of my Potts.

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%201987/DSC_0088.jpg

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%201987/DSC_0053.jpg

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%201987/DSC_0066.jpg

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%201987/DSC_0081.jpg

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%201987/DSC_0240sm.jpg

[grawk]

So, what should I do about finding a 1 1/4" quill stem for the vintage fisher that I am about to buy? Tempted to get a super rise shorty stem and put drop bars on it as a SS. I've got the bar, brake levers, etc, but the existing stem is too long for drops.

Damn obsolete standards!

I bought the LSTEM105 from mombat, and never mounted it. I'd sell it for $25 shipped. Paid $39 after shipping.

[witcombusa]

I wonder if that De Rosa is real. The welds and styling look similar to those found on a number of those mid 90's Russian ti frames that popped up here and and in Europe.

Maybe just trying to keep up with Colnago? Here's my friend Kevin's Colnago Master mtb.

[uno-speedo]

Another from my collection, a 1985 Salsa Scoboni, #SM096:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Salsa%20Scoboni%201985/IMG_4851.jpg

[witcombusa]

Another from my collection, a 1985 Salsa Scoboni, #SM096:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Salsa%20Scoboni%201985/IMG_4851.jpg

Hite-rite and U-brake!!!

[kirke]

Just finished building up this Stumpjumper as a single speed commuter and around town cruiser this morning. I think it is a 1990.

I had an early 1990s Rockhopper a few years ago that I regretted selling and have been looking for something similar ever since. Took it for spin to the coffee shop this morning and it rides great. I was doing this build on the cheap just to get it up and running. There are a few small updates I might make down the road - possibly going 1x9 on it. Enjoy and sorry for the bad phone pic!

Also: thanks to member mktng for the Salsa stem and Flite Ti!

[cmbicycles]

Just picked this up for fun... for my kids anyway. It's a 24" wheel streetstomper... has XT thumb shifters & der's, sealed bearing hubs. Needs a tire and a saddle but it is in good mechanical shape overall. Pardon the mess behind it... shop cleanup is pending ;)
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160530/32180a89bed76b0785fa4892fbe7dcb7.jpg

[Javaman]

Old mtbs are cool! Here is my recently acquired Karakoram. Plan to break her down and give her a good cleaning.

[Repack Rider]

A couple of mine, '78 Breezer and '83 Ritchey.


http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/Breezer2_zpsc32505e4.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/repackrider/media/Miscellaneous%20images/Breezer2_zpsc32505e4.jpg.html)



http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/Ritchey04.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/repackrider/media/Miscellaneous%20images/Ritchey04.jpg.html)

[bobdenver1961]

There were a couple of those early Breezer's at a bike show in Denver several months ago. Really great bikes!

[adamhell]

very cooooool. i've got something cooking for this thread. pics to follow.

[d_douglas]

Just finished building up this Stumpjumper as a single speed commuter and around town cruiser this morning. I think it is a 1990.

I had an early 1990s Rockhopper a few years ago that I regretted selling and have been looking for something similar ever since. Took it for spin to the coffee shop this morning and it rides great. I was doing this build on the cheap just to get it up and running. There are a few small updates I might make down the road - possibly going 1x9 on it. Enjoy and sorry for the bad phone pic!

Also: thanks to member mktng for the Salsa stem and Flite Ti!

Looks great and my size :)! How did you manage to tension the chain?

[kirke]

^^^^^^^^^

Thanks! It's hard to tell in the picture but this frame does have horizontal dropouts. They are pretty short, with not a lot of room for adjustment, but I think I lucked out and the 40x16 gearing gave me just the right amount of chain to tension in the dropouts.

[YoKev]

Here is my main vintagey ride. It's an early/mid 90's Vicious Cycles Metal Guru that I rescued off of Craigslist about 4 years or so ago. It was a fricken mess. It is made from Ritchey Nitanium.

Before:
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7343/27343227271_a4a0ea3b71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HEebQX)2016-06-02_07-45-26 (https://flic.kr/p/HEebQX)

After Vicious repaint in Medium Lime Metallic and disc conversion. As it sits today:

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7336/27404803565_b2e790659f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HKEMkc)2016-06-01_06-55-45 (https://flic.kr/p/HKEMkc)

[Jeff Weir]

Bontrager Race Lite......

[Fatty]

Mid 90's Schwinn Homegrown. Has seen many a mountain trail.
Now I get it out about once a year, yesterday was that day.

[azrider]

Found this guy on CL. 1995ish Trek 820.

"Rad Dad" bike in full effect!!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160812/3ba9bde5a6d54dc26f8cbaf6cf678bb4.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160812/fb3bae8706385f2b10ae57bf5dfc1160.jpg

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[F150]

'87 Timbercomp, '86? Mt. Tam with painted to match bullmoose bar. Slicks mounted only to keep rims off the ground, maybe 25 miles total on that bike (bought for wife, silly me)

[bobswire]

1997 GT Zaskar fun as all get out and ride.

http://i64.tinypic.com/hvtb21.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/2qnblh3.jpg

[melac1]

My beater/messenger mtb righttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160812/f5e2ace7395a0439de998f2cb71fe18d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160812/c032c02d75ed5ce743af9421ca70d0ed.jpg


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[melac1]

Oh, and I can't forget this beast.
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[azrider]

My beater/messenger mtb righttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160812/f5e2ace7395a0439de998f2cb71fe18d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160812/c032c02d75ed5ce743af9421ca70d0ed.jpg


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rad atmo

[d_douglas]

It was madness this morning on my commute. I was riding my old steel Fisher with FAT tires and a cruiser bar and passed a very cool vintage Wicked Fat Chance with the same setup.

However, riding in the opposite direction to me was what appeared to be an as-new Bridgestone MB Zip ridden by an older guy. It was amazing - literally blinding in the sunshine as the light reflected off of it. He seemed a pretty blue collar guy too - not some rich dude. I loved it!

No photos, sorry :(

[adamhell]

^ sounds sick. i finally completed mine. it's nothing rare really, but a solid lugged trek 950 with a cool blue color. it rides really solid - built with a ton of XT stuff. horrible photo though.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/IMG_9857_zpseevz3mln.jpg

[gt eunuch]

Here is my $20 Bridgestone MB-3 that gets a solid workout at the local short track MTB racing series, and has snagged it's fair share of podium spots in the past few years. Sadly, that is the only time this thing see's the light of day. I have been giving serious thought to some drop bars/bar ends and some giant Compass skinwalls.

http://i.imgur.com/By0F0DXl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/844TWRPl.jpg

[adamhell]

+1 for giant compass skinwalls. i finally got to ride my friend's bike with rat trap passes and let me tell ya, you want em!

[seric]

My Ibis Mtn. Trials:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2015974/mtbtrials.JPG

[retrofit]

Took the old garage queen out for breath of fresh air today...

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8238/29172836501_5a548c3806_b.jpg

[Neves]

^ sounds sick. i finally completed mine. it's nothing rare really, but a solid lugged trek 950 with a cool blue color. it rides really solid - built with a ton of XT stuff. horrible photo though.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/IMG_9857_zpseevz3mln.jpg

Hey Adamhell what handle bars are those.

[weaponsgrade]

Not exactly period correct, but it does get out - usually lunch rides through Golden Gate Park.

[Ken Robb]

Here is my $20 Bridgestone MB-3 that gets a solid workout at the local short track MTB racing series, and has snagged it's fair share of podium spots in the past few years. Sadly, that is the only time this thing see's the light of day. I have been giving serious thought to some drop bars/bar ends and some giant Compass skinwalls.

http://i.imgur.com/By0F0DXl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/844TWRPl.jpg

I have a 1989 MB-3 that I bought new. It has all Shimano 7 speed indexed group. I thought it funny that the main difference between it and an MB-2 was the 2 came with an unindexed Suntour group. What year is yours?

[adamhell]

Hey Adamhell what handle bars are those.

simworks "getaround" bar. that's a simworks stem too. great japanese company, almost everything is made by nitto for them.

[Neves]

simworks "getaround" bar. that's a simworks stem too. great japanese company, almost everything is made by nitto for them.

Sweet thanks Adamhell

[wallymann]

http://majortaylorcycling.org/bikes/walter_fisher_hkek.jpg

oh, and my wife's well-ridden '94-ish Trek 830:
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13615443_10208844902031739_5665838456281614490_n.j pg?oh=804e7c65b4e8bf0201ca0b98fc53b363&oe=584651FF

[purpurite]

My current "project" is a '93 GT Xizang. I have wanted one since I bought my first mountain bike in '92, and I finally was able to recently acquire one.

It was a bit neglected when I got it, and I promptly tore it all down, refinished the frame in a bright brushed finish, and applied a full set of reproduction decals. Turned out fantastic.

It's going to be built up with mostly contemporary components, wherever possible. Should be light and stealthy, and freak out all of the kids with their 6" travel full suspension 29ers. :)

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_029.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_033.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_034.jpg



Here's what she looked like when I found her... dry rotted, covered in dried paint splatters, neglected and forgotten:
http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_001.jpg

[Villgaxx]

My current "project" is a '93 GT Xizang. I have wanted one since I bought my first mountain bike in '92, and I finally was able to recently acquire one.

It was a bit neglected when I got it, and I promptly tore it all down, refinished the frame in a bright brushed finish, and applied a full set of reproduction decals. Turned out fantastic.

It's going to be built up with mostly contemporary components, wherever possible. Should be light and stealthy, and freak out all of the kids with their 6" travel full suspension 29ers. :)

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_029.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_033.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_034.jpg



Here's what she looked like when I found her... dry rotted, covered in dried paint splatters, neglected and forgotten:
http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_001.jpg

Sweet.

[Netdewt]

Love that Xizang.

I've got this Tachyon waiting to be finished.

[eric01]

This thread needs more purple anodized parts!!!


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[retrofit]

1997 GT Zaskar fun as all get out and ride.

http://i64.tinypic.com/hvtb21.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/2qnblh3.jpg

Bob, are those tires Maxxis Holy Rollers or Creepy Crawlers?

[bobswire]

Bob, are those tires Maxxis Holy Rollers or Creepy Crawlers?

Holy Rollers, love'M. Handles most anything well except mud. Since most of my rides are both pavement and dirt trial ( GG Park, Presidio, Marin Headlands) these work out great though I wouldn't hesitate to use them for commuting.

[crankles]

Of all the bikes I've owned, this is the only one I've kept that's over 20 yrs old...how odd.

[bobswire]

[QUOTE=upon3;2034131]My current "project" is a '93 GT Xizang. I have wanted one since I bought my first mountain bike in '92, and I finally was able to recently acquire one.

It was a bit neglected when I got it, and I promptly tore it all down, refinished the frame in a bright brushed finish, and applied a full set of reproduction decals. Turned out fantastic.

It's going to be built up with mostly contemporary components, wherever possible. Should be light and stealthy, and freak out all of the kids with their 6" travel full suspension 29ers. :)

Well done,great bikes,yours is particularly nice.

[retrofit]

Holy Rollers, love'M. Handles most anything well except mud. Since most of my rides are both pavement and dirt trial ( GG Park, Presidio, Marin Headlands) these work out great though I wouldn't hesitate to use them for commuting.

Cool. Thanks.

[RFC]

My current "project" is a '93 GT Xizang. I have wanted one since I bought my first mountain bike in '92, and I finally was able to recently acquire one.

It was a bit neglected when I got it, and I promptly tore it all down, refinished the frame in a bright brushed finish, and applied a full set of reproduction decals. Turned out fantastic.

It's going to be built up with mostly contemporary components, wherever possible. Should be light and stealthy, and freak out all of the kids with their 6" travel full suspension 29ers. :)



Wow! That is a beautiful bike! How long did it take you to refinish? Scotchbrite?

Given the year and the distinctive bullet stays, my bet that it was built by Litespeed for GT. I would love to get my hands one of those.

Old MTB's are just plain fun to restore / mod and use for bombers. A number have gone through my hands, with several ending up in Thailand.

I still have a mid 90's Litespeed made (may be an Obed), note the bullet stays, and a mid 90's Titanium Red made out of surplus MIGs. The Red is set up as a bomber SS. The seat is flat, but the rear wheel raised in the photo. I recently sold a 1989 Fisher Procaliber to a guy who actually welded these frames for Fisher.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0361_zpsxpcneh4j.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0361_zpsxpcneh4j.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0355_zpsoxtcn3dc.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0355_zpsoxtcn3dc.jpg.html)

[purpurite]

Wow! That is a beautiful bike! How long did it take you to refinish? Scotchbrite?

Yeah, 3M ScotchBride pads (tried both red and green—green was a finer shine), cut into 2" x 10" strips, then "shoeshined" perpendicular to the tubing.

The original Xizang frames from GT were all hand polished, so I started to restore the polished frame. After about an hour of polishing, I realized how useless that was to me for a finish that I didn't even really like. So I went with a finish similar to the old Merlins, which I love.

The whole refinishing process took about 3 hours for me over a few evenings in the shop, maybe a little longer.

Here's what it looked like before I started on refinishing it...
http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_019.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/random/bikes/xizang/93-xizang_020.jpg

[RFC]

Again, nice job!

Are those Fat Boys in the background?

[purpurite]

Are those Fat Boys in the background?



Yup! Old trainer and urban assault MTB tires.

[RFC]

I wish they were still being made.

[Kunk]

Hey guys! Pretty new to the site, been lurking for a couple of months. This is my Serotta TiMax (pretty sure it's around a 2000 or so). Sorry for the bad quality and lighting, it's getting dark so I had to take some photos indoors :(

http://i.imgur.com/yYmKQB8h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/p4Ruobsh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mCGWRShh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QwnVa7Nh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LuNoMcph.jpg

[Corso]

My 86 FAT. Featured in their catalog.

[Corso]

A few of my others:

[Dirtdiggler]

This is my Bridgestone MB-4. Very rough but still rips the trails.

[purpurite]

Hey guys! Pretty new to the site, been lurking for a couple of months. This is my Serotta TiMax (pretty sure it's around a 2000 or so).

Beautiful Serotta, Kunk. I'm a big fan of that frame and was looking for one when the Xizang fell into my lap. Nice build, too.


A few of my others:

I'm really diggin' your 853 steel Indy, Corso. Beautiful color and a really nice overall look. Bet it rides like a dream.

[Fatty]

Retro style.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gkoAAMXQjWtRQOle/s-l1600.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-Ringle-Water-Bottle-H20-Cage-Holder-Black-Gold-Red-Purple-Silver-Blue-/350739625846?hash=item51a9b5f776:g:gkoAAMXQjWtRQOl e

[Fatty]

A few of my others:

I like the Manitou fork on the Pro Flex. Is that the Shaun Palmer edition?

[Corso]

I like the Manitou fork on the Pro Flex. Is that the Shaun Palmer edition?

Sure is! Good eye!

[Corso]

Beautiful Serotta, Kunk. I'm a big fan of that frame and was looking for one when the Xizang fell into my lap. Nice build, too.




I'm really diggin' your 853 steel Indy, Corso. Beautiful color and a really nice overall look. Bet it rides like a dream.

My Indy is my all time favorite bike. I’ve replaced the rockshox-seatpost with a steel zoom, and I’ve not missed is at all, comfort-wise. I thought the steel Zoom would be “rough”, but it adds to the overall “steel is real” feel.

[cachagua]

My 86 FAT...

Oh my. All of those are nice, but the Fat's really gorgeous. If you ever feel like you have to unload it, I'm your man.

[type2sam]

1987 Cannondale SM-1000 Red Shred

[IFRider]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BVwaMIaqFnZrl_qgniADQtamLA-KWqcobZWGdLW6E7G1kkP2jMy03GE--83hflnxe9WRQYoGH695Z-ppHo69duG_JGlMCHU-TY92x4iC3m56IDtG77Q6whubb9x8W7a57P38hr0dZnLPPx9TYu 4azdiIaRQ_kozPVMRR6TJBOkThLM15S5kJcVYDZRBz8C07dc0q 0e9_74QrTazUc_Rc7pdxlgYK_5IaCAMScIFR40XSteb2iEtNHR O-JWDziV37BpNHf8GYvdsyCZr6eHloaQC8gI1WAaGny_ZqeCTBYz 50lXGnCYzf6D2hNmBBkjguSlzrb4JOsph5Gm060EYcIfBFzXsW 2JU0NIuKS-zVnueoc6hT-1AP-_MG4SSNe7-5sbZgYv22Hc6kpCO696oiouhThNOBXeNOdV_LQ8jjUCSRsmK9I PevsenHWlSKbNLdCf_RdXi-BdeBmlIr41L0QjDPo1Odni9KYiYl5BdiJ36bLXBjHtrDsLUXed kQTrQqANAUkQm15sKc4nRU8_rhTp0W_T1IN8FxXjd54cN5HVNK 0TbzK73Z90OkSb2MxIzop6CESxhhRyMv_ex-xqGiGApTGnvVMSaIgV0NI6FGAmjvQF9n=w747-h996-no

Surrounded by Mountain Laurel. Still getting some mileage with a new XT build this summer.

Warren

[IFRider]

Some of the newer bottles don't fit so swapped for Kings when needed. Camelback for most ...

Retro style.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gkoAAMXQjWtRQOle/s-l1600.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-Ringle-Water-Bottle-H20-Cage-Holder-Black-Gold-Red-Purple-Silver-Blue-/350739625846?hash=item51a9b5f776:g:gkoAAMXQjWtRQOl e

[Keith A]

'98 Independent Fabrication Delux

Surrounded by Mountain Laurel. Still getting some mileage with a new XT build this summer.

WarrenLooks great! Do you know which color this is?

[Flying Pigeon]

I am the origin owner of this '88 Yeti FRO.

I would guess it has 30,000mi, mostly off-road in Washington and Arizona.

[dustyrider]

I am the origin owner of this '88 Yeti FRO.

I would guess it has 30,000mi, mostly off-road in Washington and Arizona.

That's pretty cool. An original popped up in the local cl awhile back. It was too small and here local might mean 100+ miles away...

[IFRider]

Looks great! Do you know which color this is?

Stock color two fade repaint after I crashed it hard and dented a chainstay. IF said it was good to ride, but for small money they cut the rear end out, put in a new rear triangle and painted a new rigid fork to match for ~$400. You can see a better picture below (in baldy baby trailer pulling mode)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFj1bsuYxWCKxelq6TYHdgncYrXYfAsr7BHYyNQuuMLur1YYAw cJgPJIRE5H2Tz3f23TDLL3cRaSNu8imlinccKDFvg-382EvPoojqxdA55BqRGPdGx-XwHllg4YQFmJtZL1DbSn5uTv3sA9LXNpL3oLLgCJSNMeiMCeuU MIAhT3LeTLjiArOEZk3p_5zm_DWMev5MbwPJRrk3b8U78JXFok rIuTnY6beDvl_GTEZG1ig68nBq8bc_mPg5gzJX99OwecY-lest2IbEd9h7P3LvWf-D8QKVZIZWktRZnGf9GdB6Yf42U0kgS1lOGFNnbAnQEJmHNy4OK fveDo9K3PPgDMQ0FBsJ5vxhpUGE3PGLqzZNKkpEXTMor3mbZ2R avoqZI2DNV2vhp_PUwTHTJrK2MnbJhc96W0a8Htyg0S6xOxSN2 Wi6TYZGRozAZqxuwbCTw6_97yB9c1SP4mbHmnNP2Ejq5hVQKH4 nWF4auh5Y-IxzWS3QIBTU96DmvaMhnaHdvfWMCRkW-e0RU9anEbYw1Xe5RKljGbl5HagjRmSD_LglqOrVXJoo7eMnv4j PpnVJjz-e_4n3XuMv4Btz4ZYUc8uRkZ9GWhkAl-nozk-AfmPXD9=w1024-h768-no

[Keith A]

Stock color two fade repaint after I crashed it hard and dented a chainstay. IF said it was good to ride, but for small money they cut the rear end out, put in a new rear triangle and painted a new rigid fork to match for ~$400. You can see a better picture below (in baldy baby trailer pulling mode)

Thanks for the details. It looks similar to the color on my IF CJ...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12436&stc=1&d=1147876971

[uno-speedo]

Some great bikes being displayed here, I especially like the FRO! Would love to add one to my collection one day.

Here is a recent addition to my collection:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%20Tamoflage/IMG_6507.jpg

And a long-term project, Salsa #SM008.

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Salsa%20Scoboni%201982/IMG_2688.jpg

I also need to find Campagnolo Record OR components for my Fat Chance 10th Anniversary build:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Fat%20Chance%2010th%20Anniversary/fat-chance-10th-anniversary.jpg

[purpurite]

Woah. A "bamboo" Mountain Goat and a 10th Fat? Badass vintage collection, my friend. Seriously cool bikes.

[uno-speedo]

Thanks! That is actually a Steve Potts CCR.

One more photo that shows the leaves better. I think they referred to this finish as 'Tamoflage'.

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%20Tamoflage/IMG_6519.jpg

[purpurite]

Even better! Beautiful.

[Corso]

That 10th A FAT!!!!!! Good for you!!!

[sparky33]

Should I?

A pal is offering an excellent deal on a Fat City Cycles Wicked. Mix of XTR, Suntour, Syncros, etc. A few bare spots showing surface rust but solid condition overall It fits and would serve as a cruiser, kid hauler, beach bike, commuter, etc. Would be perfect with some wider bars and RTPs.

The hangup is I have a mind to pick up a modern cross country mountain bike, but am having second thoughts since this one is cool and a tiny fraction of the price of a new xc bike.

Opinions please.

[hummus_aquinas]

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j404/nickolarse/Steve%20Potts%20Tamoflage/IMG_6507.jpg


WHOA. HOLD ON.



this bike. freaking. rules.

[purpurite]

Should I?

A pal is offering an excellent deal on a Fat City Cycles Wicked. Mix of XTR, Suntour, Syncros, etc. A few bare spots showing surface rust but solid condition overall It fits and would serve as a cruiser, kid hauler, beach bike, commuter, etc. Would be perfect with some wider bars and RTPs.

The hangup is I have a mind to pick up a modern cross country mountain bike, but am having second thoughts since this one is cool and a tiny fraction of the price of a new xc bike.

Opinions please.

Take out the seatpost and shine a light down the seat tube. My lean is to run away from any Fat or vintage steel with any rust on it, but you need to look inside to see for sure.

Wide bars? Why? I know, all the kids are doing it, but it still makes no sense to me.

I would, only if it's a smokin' deal. And by smokin', I mean under $100. It's not a factory paint job, no factory decals and surface rust you're looking at a frame with not a ton of resale value. As a beater, it's awesome, though. If it were me, I'd find some Salsa drop bars and convert it to SS. :) Keep it low budget and theft-proof.

[adamhell]

trek as it sits now, with cetma 7 rail.
mostly XT stuff with LX & XTR sprinkled in.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/Mobile%20Uploads/E3C52C33-62F5-4423-8754-EFFCBBE8260A_zpsvsq8u6bb.jpg

[sparky33]

Take out the seatpost and shine a light down the seat tube. My lean is to run away from any Fat or vintage steel with any rust on it, but you need to look inside to see for sure.

Wide bars? Why? I know, all the kids are doing it, but it still makes no sense to me.

I would, only if it's a smokin' deal. And by smokin', I mean under $100. It's not a factory paint job, no factory decals and surface rust you're looking at a frame with not a ton of resale value. As a beater, it's awesome, though. If it were me, I'd find some Salsa drop bars and convert it to SS. :) Keep it low budget and theft-proof.
Good advice wrt inspection. SS is a neat idea...:cool:

Riding the old narrow bars just feels weird to me....thinking of a Soma Clarence (http://store.somafab.com/soclbarbl.html) bar , a nice contrast to my 100% drop bar situation.

[Lund]

Wow uno-speedo, the Potts and the Salsa are soooo righteous!

Suppose I should post my Salsa Ala Carte- not as nice/ rare, but it is an awesome city bike and a daily rider. Also I have the coolest matching saddle ever, purchased from Erik Zo, it reads "Sit on my face" in italian, or at least that is what I am told.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/wearedressedtokill/Salsa.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/wearedressedtokill/Sit%20on%20my%20face.jpg

I have been riding this 2001 Specialized S-Works for about 4 years and bought a replacement last week, a ~2004 Hunter 26"; currently set-up as a full rigid 69er, but going to convert back to a 26" hardtail ASAP. Here is a preview of how the old owner had it set-up...
Old Specialized:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/wearedressedtokill/DSC_1401.jpg
New (to me) Hunter:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/wearedressedtokill/IMG_0294.jpg

[Corso]

My 91 MonsterFat. All my bikes are old. Just like me. None are tubeless, or have discs. And I’m just fine with that.

[adamhell]

that hunter!!!

[Keith A]

that hunter!!!I was thinking the same thing...don't think I've heard of this brand before, but that's a nice looking ride.

[Lund]

that hunter!!!

I was thinking the same thing...don't think I've heard of this brand before, but that's a nice looking ride.

Thanks for the kind words! :beer: A Rick Hunter creation has been a dream, and I doubted I would have the opportunity to obtain one (two+ year wait list & big $$$$). But after years of keeping my eyes out I finally found this one for sale, at a *relatively* cheap price, on craigslist. Beyond excited!

[seric]

New (to me) Hunter:


I almost pulled the trigger on that 69'd Hunter. Congrats on the score. I recently picked up one of his 26" BMX bikes for my wife, she's loving it.

[Lund]

I almost pulled the trigger on that 69'd Hunter. Congrats on the score. I recently picked up one of his 26" BMX bikes for my wife, she's loving it.

Ha! And I think I almost bought that Hunter 26" BMX! (Grey w/ orange decals, 3-speed internal, $500, in Marin!?) But I resisted. Initially kinda regretted it, because that thing is bada$$, but now am quite a happy camper.

I guess we were both jocking the same CL search the past couple months!

[seric]

Ha! And I think I almost bought that Hunter 26" BMX! (Grey w/ orange decals, 3-speed internal, $500, in Marin!?) But I resisted. Initially kinda regretted it, because that thing is bada$$, but now am quite a happy camper.

I guess we were both jocking the same CL search the past couple months!

Yup, that's the one. I messaged Rick after I saw the listing and picked it up after having some concerns met. It turned out he built two of them, back when my favorite local bike mechanic was helping him fabricate.

Here's its current dress, the 3sp Sturmey Archer and Cetma are just about right for her commute:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2015974/ebay/7-1/hunt1.jpg

[harzkristall]

Love this thread! All the bikes I own so far are more or less vintage. All of them are mountain bikes..
I'll start with my most fun and probably also most rare bike possession:
a '98 Wilderness Trail Bikes Phoenix Single Speed.
Between 1993 and 1998 Steve Potts built around 600 Phoenix frames - mostly steel, ~100 titanium. The 19,5" size was only offered in the last production year
and is rare in itself - let alone the single speed configuration.
While the frame looks and actually is massive, the handling is fantastic...

http://ukli.dk/WTB Phoenix SS.jpg

Ordered drop bars for it the other day. Looking very much forward to the cockpit modification. Will post an update once accomplished.

[uno-speedo]

Nice Phoenix! I have titanium and steel versions, and both ride so good.

[sevencyclist]

My Bridgestone MB Zip from 1991

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8475/28498312734_30acc0acb1_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kqiivy)2016-08-21 07.54.43 (https://flic.kr/p/Kqiivy) by sevencyclist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38629387@N08/), on Flickr

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[harzkristall]

Drop bar update as promised:
http://ukli.dk/WTB_Phoenix_SS_19.5.jpg

[sw3759]

finally got out and took a decent pic of my 20+ year old mtb used for winter riding mainly.non technical go everywhere 90 something bianchi grizzly w/xt 8 speed and tange prestige tubing and the first wheelset I ever built still holding up nicely.those m900 hubs are still smooth as day one.terrific little bike for what I use if for

[Keith A]

sw3759 -- Nice Bianchi.

[CampyorBust]

finally got out and took a decent pic of my 20+ year old mtb used for winter riding mainly.non technical go everywhere 90 something bianchi grizzly w/xt 8 speed and tange prestige tubing and the first wheelset I ever built still holding up nicely.those m900 hubs are still smooth as day one.terrific little bike for what I use if for

OMG YES, so awesome! Not mine but I snapped a pic...

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/DSC00405_zpsdtsaocfa.jpg

[Fatty]

finally got out and took a decent pic of my 20+ year old mtb used for winter riding mainly.non technical go everywhere 90 something bianchi grizzly w/xt 8 speed and tange prestige tubing and the first wheelset I ever built still holding up nicely.those m900 hubs are still smooth as day one.terrific little bike for what I use if for

Love those green Michelin's. Only tire that midwest clay/peanut butter mud would not stick to.

Made in Italy polished Marzocchi suspension fork would look great on that bike.
I think so anyway.

[Keith A]

Got some fat tires on this one now...

[Repack Rider]

Breezer #2 is now in the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Here I am with the guy who built it.


http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/Breezer2_zpsc32505e4.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/repackrider/media/Miscellaneous%20images/Breezer2_zpsc32505e4.jpg.html)


My Ritchey Annapurna is in the back yard. I'm not telling where I live.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/Ritchey04.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/repackrider/media/Miscellaneous%20images/Ritchey04.jpg.html)

[Elefantino]

Breezer #2 is now in the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Here I am with the guy who built it.





http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/Breezer2_zpsc32505e4.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/repackrider/media/Miscellaneous%20images/Breezer2_zpsc32505e4.jpg.html)





My Ritchey Annapurna is in the back yard. I'm not telling where I live.



http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/Ritchey04.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/repackrider/media/Miscellaneous%20images/Ritchey04.jpg.html)



Like!

[FierteTi52]

My 1996 Trek Y-22, recently sold to help finance a 2017 Santa Cruz 5010 carbon.

[Fatty]

A real looker.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/168215451_o.jpg

[rmplum]

never mind

[Keith A]

never mind...not an old bike!You can show it to us anyway :bike:

[rodcad]

This frame has been for sale here before. Fellow that had it sold to the Pro's Closet. Another local chap then bought it and built it up as you see here. I'm hoping it's as sweet as it looks and if so it will be in my garage tomorrow. Has a custom Igleheart fork and stem (stem never installed), CK hubs and headset, etc. along with a Keith Anderson paint job. It will be a fun addition to my 29er. Unlike lots of folks, I have no issues with a large framed 26er.

[Clean39T]

This frame has been for sale here before. Fellow that had it sold to the Pro's Closet. Another local chap then bought it and built it up as you see here. I'm hoping it's as sweet as it looks and if so it will be in my garage tomorrow. Has a custom Igleheart fork and stem (stem never installed), CK hubs and headset, etc. along with a Keith Anderson paint job. It will be a fun addition to my 29er. Unlike lots of folks, I have no issues with a large framed 26er.



Hey, I almost bought that from him! Alas, too many projects at the moment. Glad it went to a good home. Gorgeous bike...


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[weisan]

A real looker.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/168215451_o.jpg

hey wait a minute!

Jones!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2586838859_aa2780a717.jpg?v=0

[Stan Lee]

I like old road bikes but vintage MTBs are my passion and there are some great ones posted here! I like that FAT Corso posted a few pages back.

[Stan Lee]

Here are some I currently own in no particular order.

An early Merz
https://live.staticflickr.com/4319/36070893995_5390a2a879_c.jpg

Steve's old bike
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49533829812_d81c21815c_c.jpg

Moots
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51005691872_a434b43087_c.jpg

Otis Guy
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49533917592_66d4f3de4a_c.jpg

Koski Trailmaster
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51008358712_b440f2e7bc_c.jpg

Bruce's old bike
https://live.staticflickr.com/4553/38432898971_4022a1a60f_c.jpg

[weisan]

This is an old Giant MTB frameset that I got recently from the local co-op that I have been trying to convert to a 27.5 gravel drop-bar bike....as soon as I can properly identify and find the correct headset that will fit on it.

[William]

I think this one qualifies...





William

[pdonk]

Here are my 1988 Brodie Climbmax and 1995 Dekerf Team SL.

Both featuring as many cnc and Canadian components as possible.

Both have been posted before.

[Stan Lee]

Those are great :beer:. I especially dig the Brodie. I'd love to find a fully rigid Canadian MTB someday. I've never seen one with paint like that.

[providence]

Nothing overly rare or in spotless condition but it's been a lot of fun so far. '86 Schwinn Cimarron

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/33792778883_f7b40a54e0_c.jpg

As bought.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2873/33447024304_34cc159f2e_c.jpg

[adamhell]

Stan Lee, I think you win.

[Stan Lee]

Thanks! Sometimes i feel like it may be a mental illness ;) I think I'm up to a dozen. Here are a few more.

[Hindmost]

Stan, great collection. What's up with the stem on the Otis Guy? It looks like a threadless stem on a threaded steerer.

[Stan Lee]

Thanks! The Otis stem clamps onto a stub brazed into the top of the fork steerer that extends above the top of the threaded headset. Ritchey, Ibis, Potts, and Cunningham used this method as well in the early 80's but the deminsions and shapes varied. The Ibis with the LD above is another example. The design is pretty old and intended to shave weight (I assume).

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49533892852_42070cccd4_b.jpg

[Stan Lee]

Here is a good photo of how it works. The Potts on the previous page uses the same system as well.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/mjanike/Bikes/forks%20004_zpsyy6ejmzy.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/mjanike/media/Bikes/forks%20004_zpsyy6ejmzy.jpg.html)

[d_douglas]

Here are my 1988 Brodie Climbmax and 1995 Dekerf Team SL.

Both featuring as many cnc and Canadian components as possible.

Both have been posted before.

Wow, a man after my own heart. I've moved on to modern bikes, but I still desire to own an old Dekerf or Brodie - so nice!

When I was a penniless student, I once had the chance to buy Paul Brodie's personal Sovereign hardtail frame that he customized with "disc brake mounts"!! I was weirded out by the mounts and stalled then it sold at a local consignment sports store (pre-Ebay/Craigslist)

So stupid of me!

[Hindmost]

Here is a good photo of how it works. The Potts on the previous page uses the same system as well.

Thank you for the explanation, and I thought I had seen it all.

The bikes in the collection represent a marvelous period of innovation by a lot of local--to many of us across the country--and then-young builders.