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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By georges1

I am using this 32 years old 1992 Giant Tourer...

I am using this 32 years old 1992 Giant Tourer Hybrid with Schwalbe Marathon 700*35 tires, Mavic,A 719 rims and XT 780T transmission and it has its rigid fork which is more than plentyful for any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 831
Posted By georges1

Not really , carbon fiber rims on mountain bikes...

Not really , carbon fiber rims on mountain bikes won't support bad treatment or extreme jumps, not without the reason the Mavic Deemax wheels , the Mavic D521 , D321, XC 717, XM 719, XM 819, X...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,143
Posted By georges1

25 -30km in a not so well lit gravelly terrain...

25 -30km in a not so well lit gravelly terrain near the river then some portions of road. My 1992 upgraded Giant Tourer proved me that long rides on bumpy and gravelly roads can be done without...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,272
Posted By georges1

The two next and last MTB projects that will be...

The two next and last MTB projects that will be finalized will be a Trek Fuel 100 in ZR9000 and a Garry Fisher Hookoo Ekoo. I will buy spare parts such as saddles, shifters ,tires and chains.Redid...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,272
Posted By georges1

Purchased some spare 26 inch rims for my 26inch...

Purchased some spare 26 inch rims for my 26inch rimmed MTBs
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,004
Posted By georges1

High end steel frame wonder what the tubing is

High end steel frame wonder what the tubing is
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By georges1

The bottom bracket wasn't spindling smoothly, so...

The bottom bracket wasn't spindling smoothly, so I decided to give the bikeframe with the crankset and bottom bracket for a check to my favorite bike tech to see what is the problem. Never had an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By georges1

Installed the Race Face Evolve XC Crankset on...

Installed the Race Face Evolve XC Crankset on the fuel 100
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By georges1

Very nice bike :thumb:

Very nice bike :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,004
Posted By georges1

Vtg Original Coppi Polti Professional Team Racing...

Vtg Original Coppi Polti Professional Team Racing Bike Leblanc No Replica! RARE (https://www.ebay.com/itm/266028621931)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By georges1

I will put my two cents here. First check for...

I will put my two cents here. First check for corrosion at the bottom bracket, head tube, seat post and see also if there are no craks whether on welds or lugs, deep gouges or dents are also an...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,693
Posted By georges1

They still do since down hill and free...

They still do since down hill and free disciplines ride can lead to dangerous accidents but I think their armor is thinner compared to what they used to wear before .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,004
Posted By georges1

A real bargain and a nice bike :thumb:

A real bargain and a nice bike :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,077
Posted By georges1

Nice GT Road Bilke :thumb:

Nice GT Road Bilke :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By georges1

very nice and classic bicycle:thumb:

very nice and classic bicycle:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,706
Posted By georges1

perfect example of a classic and nice bike :thumb:

perfect example of a classic and nice bike :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 521
Posted By georges1

Very nice bike :thumb:

Very nice bike :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 278
Posted By georges1

Very nice and rare :thumb:

Very nice and rare :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,143
Posted By georges1

Rode on my local trail my yellow 2006 trek 6500...

Rode on my local trail my yellow 2006 trek 6500 slr with its XT 780 T, Mavic D521 rims laced to hope rs4 orange hubs and with conti 26*2.2 race king tires, I did it in 40 min compared to 1h10 min...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,379
Posted By georges1

That is what I call a nice bike filled...

That is what I call a nice bike filled garage:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,077
Posted By georges1

Another one is the 1993 Giant Tourer, where I...

Another one is the 1993 Giant Tourer, where I took the stem and seatpost out to the limit, again very good fit and the Giant is one ofmy most comfortable bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,077
Posted By georges1

The jamis dragon is a 17 that I made fit to me...

The jamis dragon is a 17 that I made fit to me thanks to a long seat post, 30° ritchey stem and high rise bar, the result is very good
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 31,534
Posted By georges1

When I was 18, I took a mountain bike course at...

When I was 18, I took a mountain bike course at GT with my cousins in 1996, and had the chance to ride a psyclone built with reynolds 853 steel tubing and a karakoram in true tremper, very good bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By georges1

Great article, thanks for sharing :thumb: A...

Great article, thanks for sharing :thumb: A friend of mine had one with xtr 900 and mavic crossmax 1st generation rims, he was present at the last trail rides I have been some years ago, despite the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 875,036
Posted By georges1

My 1993 Giant Tourer hybrid back 10years ago ...

My 1993 Giant Tourer hybrid back 10years ago
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My 1993 Giant Tourer after this year's update ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,973
Posted By georges1

Yes my apologizes

Yes my apologizes
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 839
Posted By georges1

Your bike reminds me of my Grandis Overmax ...

Your bike reminds me of my Grandis Overmax
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,837
Posted By georges1

View older 10 speed parts as collectible items...

View older 10 speed parts as collectible items that aren't to be sold on the cheap and which durability has been proven. People pay premium for nuovo record and c record campy group despite tehy are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 709
Posted By georges1

I totally agree your is a nice bike. Here are...

I totally agree your is a nice bike. Here are pics of mine
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By georges1

Lovely bike :thumb: I wanted at one time a...

Lovely bike :thumb: I wanted at one time a Bontrager Privateer MTB frame but all the ones I have seen for sale were too small for me
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,143
Posted By georges1

Went to my local trail with my oldest mountain...

Went to my local trail with my oldest mountain bike, my 1991 Merida Al Bon fitted with hutchinson toro 26*1.85 tubeless tires , it was really challenging because with no so large tires , the risk of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,758
Posted By georges1

They lack the smoothness and immediate bite of...

They lack the smoothness and immediate bite of their shimano dual pivot counterparts also shimano introduced the dual pivot dura ace brake back in 1991 that was 3 years ahead campy which was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,758
Posted By georges1

I rode the following carbon road bikes: Storck...

I rode the following carbon road bikes: Storck Scenario C 1.1, Giant TCR Advanced, Focus Izalco Max, Specialized S Works Tarmac SL5, Trek OCLV5900 and Merida Scultura. The one new thing I wouldn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,758
Posted By georges1

Well , I am not into 11-12 speeds shimano...

Well , I am not into 11-12 speeds shimano groupsets because of cable eating shifter issues and problematic bonded cranksets, I don't do disk brakes since they were irrelevant until 2015/2016 and none...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,758
Posted By georges1

That is true and back in 2010 nobody really cared...

That is true and back in 2010 nobody really cared about disc brakes and it was just the very begining of electronic shifting with dura ace di2 7970 introduced in 2009 even before back in 1993 Mavic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,758
Posted By georges1

Yes, it is just another industrial mass produced...

Yes, it is just another industrial mass produced carbon frame with dura ace or campy record but nothing fancy or artisanal. But hey whatever people are happy to pay and spend their money for. Would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,758
Posted By georges1

I appreciate your opinion and feedback greatly....

I appreciate your opinion and feedback greatly. We can't agree on everything sadly.I started to like columbus steels with the el, max and neuron steel series and later on with genius, nemo, foco and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,299
Posted By georges1

My favorite hybrid gravel touring bike after...

My favorite hybrid gravel touring bike after being upgraded, the 1993 Giant Tourer
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,973
Posted By georges1

Some of my favorite Mountain bikes are my 1998...

Some of my favorite Mountain bikes are my 1998 Kona Kilaeua alongwith my 1995 Giant Bronco
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 02:27 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By georges1

Very nice bike :thumb:

Very nice bike :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By georges1

very nice deal on some very nice wheels:thumb:

very nice deal on some very nice wheels:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,308
Posted By georges1

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53577146759_88...

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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,272
Posted By georges1

All of my MTB are 26ers because it the 26inch...

All of my MTB are 26ers because it the 26inch wheels provide better nervosity and better stability on twisty trails , it does a better job than the 29, 29 inch v brake rims don't exist ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,143
Posted By georges1

Got to the half of my local trail with the Giant...

Got to the half of my local trail with the Giant Bronco due to heavy rain. The Giant was a real pleasure to drive in heavy rain and in mud. The Continental Cross King tire provides phenomenal grip...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By georges1

Yes this new red one since because of a faulty...

Yes this new red one since because of a faulty chris king headset (I banned this brand for all my road and my mountain bike projects regarding headsets ) it cracked the head tube and then I had it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By georges1

This frame was given as a present to my bike tech...

This frame was given as a present to my bike tech because I have too many frames and since it was craked because of a lousy chris king headset in the head tube and went to repair , he will make of it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 204
Posted By georges1

Slx is good value for money

Slx is good value for money
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,143
Posted By georges1

I know . The bike mechanic knows me for over 15...

I know . The bike mechanic knows me for over 15 years and assembled several of my mountain Bikes and upgraded my hybrid and my favorite road bike, I have even given him back then valuable spare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,296
Posted By georges1

True but luckily for me I have bike 24 where I...

True but luckily for me I have bike 24 where I purchase mostly Continental Cross King or Mountain King tires at correct prices
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,143
Posted By georges1

went three times again to my bike tech in the...

went three times again to my bike tech in the neighboring town at 2km, first time was for repairing the lights of the giant , adding reflectors and bell. Second time was for a general check up of my...
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