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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-20-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,151
Posted By eshew

26" Still rocks! My favorite exercise bikes :) ...

26" Still rocks! My favorite exercise bikes :)
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 01:12 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,149,628
Posted By eshew

Let me preface this link by stating I know...

Let me preface this link by stating I know nothing about vintage road bikes. However it looks pretty and based on limited research it might be somewhat cool. The lack of full bike pics do limit my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By eshew

Remove the cable port screw (black with a slot...

Remove the cable port screw (black with a slot for a Philips head) Spray liberally into the hole with WD40 and work the lever. Should start functioning normally after 1-3 applications and using the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-14-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By eshew

I wouldn't put much money into the Zokes, cool...

I wouldn't put much money into the Zokes, cool because they are old but they were the bottom of the barrel. If you want a nice set of vintage forks the original Marzocchi Z2's with the bolt on brace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,393
Posted By eshew

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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-22, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By eshew

Major downside for me is downtube blemishing....

Major downside for me is downtube blemishing. Have noticed paint wear on both bikes in as little as a day. This is with a dirty bike on nasty logging roads though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,621
Posted By eshew

That's great news. Mother's mag & aluminium wheel...

That's great news. Mother's mag & aluminium wheel polish is amazing. Highly recommended. Super good looking and fast.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,128
Posted By eshew

Rad Got bikes piling up! Yeti is rad, fat...

Rad
Got bikes piling up! Yeti is rad, fat chance is getting some love
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Forum: Mountain Biking
01-07-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By eshew

Short answer: No. Long Answer: Nope ...

Short answer: No.

Long Answer: Nope

Unless you're carrying that $800 in change in your pocket when you're racing.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-03-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By eshew

Tough to beat a process 153. Great bikes, I loved...

Tough to beat a process 153. Great bikes, I loved mine, it was just a little small (2015 medium).

I built it up from the frame with a 1X and shimano XT kit, pre covid so it was affordable at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By eshew

As stated above, if after bedding in the new pads...

As stated above, if after bedding in the new pads you're still squeaking away then you've got contaminated pads & rotors

Prior to doing anything make sure your rotor's dont say "for resin only" IF...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,821
Posted By eshew

Bikes are so rad now it's ridiculous :)

Bikes are so rad now it's ridiculous :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 906
Posted By eshew

I'd run new cable and housing prior to buying a...

I'd run new cable and housing prior to buying a new derailleur. Might as well lube up the grip shift as well.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-01-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,259
Posted By eshew

Shimano mt200 would be ideal. Easy to bleed,...

Shimano mt200 would be ideal. Easy to bleed, durable and relatively inexpensive. It's a lower end Shimano that's less powerful. If you need more performance deore would be the next step. Sram/Avid is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By eshew

I was thinking about those but went with One Up...

I was thinking about those but went with One Up composites. If I had to get metallic pedals One Up's would also be my choice. Great pedals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,852
Posted By eshew

It is pretty crazy, for projects I'll buy used...

It is pretty crazy, for projects I'll buy used higher end older bikes to fix or part out and flip for bike spending cash. Over the last month EVERYTHING has gone up 100% at least. Just about...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,519
Posted By eshew

Get the Z2 (assuming it's coil not air). Just...

Get the Z2 (assuming it's coil not air). Just make sure not to remove the canti studs. They hold the brace to the lowers for that year.

I would remove the lowers on the sid & clean it up. I had a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By eshew

Sizing is key. If it fits that's a start. Not a...

Sizing is key. If it fits that's a start. Not a lot of info on that bike in terms of geometry or reviews. It will be an XC rocket ship. You won't want to get too crazy on it. If you're looking for a ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,885
Posted By eshew

For a bike that will be locked up and left around...

For a bike that will be locked up and left around town. Buy a cheap used hard tail.

For a bike that you're going to ride for enjoyment, spend as much as you can & don't let it out of your site.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,106,954
Posted By eshew

Here's a link with a bunch of pics of the bike...

Here's a link with a bunch of pics of the bike when I rebuilt it... New years starting off with a bang! Ritchey | Retrobike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,128
Posted By eshew

Got very lucky and bought it at an estate sale...

Got very lucky and bought it at an estate sale with a vague description and poor pics. Rolled the dice, had a ton of fun restoring it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,128
Posted By eshew

The keepers. ...

The keepers.
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Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,995
Posted By eshew

https://blueskycycling.com/products/kenda-brian-lo...

https://blueskycycling.com/products/kenda-brian-lopes-el-moco-dtc-26-tire-buy-1-get-1-free

$18 for the pair can't beat the price. Kenda Brian Lopes El Moco DTC 26x2.1...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-01-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,497
Posted By eshew

Looks like a 94 xixang GT Catalogue 1994 |...

Looks like a 94 xixang GT Catalogue 1994 | Catalogues | Retrobike (http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/Manufacturer+Archive/GT/Catalogues/GT1994.pdf.html)

Don't know about the only 10 race...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-21-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By eshew

Avid tri align

Avid tri align
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,306
Posted By eshew

As a rider I believe it's our responsibility to...

As a rider I believe it's our responsibility to watch out for others. I've been buzzed by speeding cyclists more often than I've been inconvenienced by dogs.

It's not like we're in a car with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,680
Posted By eshew

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My heaviest steel bike, but the prettiest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 39,771
Posted By eshew

1983 Ritchey Everest

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Parts waiting to be cleaned, polished &...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,297
Posted By eshew

Save your money until you get a few long hard...

Save your money until you get a few long hard rides in. Pedals, grips and seat can make a big difference in comfort and therefore enjoyment. After those are figured out the next upgrade is tires for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,293
Posted By eshew

German short hair's are tough to beat. Fast,...

German short hair's are tough to beat. Fast, agile & have radiators for ears.
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