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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,124
Posted By squachie

No, what you want is for everybody to donate...

No, what you want is for everybody to donate their time for free to you because your special I guess. Did not intend to be rude like you at all. I just gave you sound advice to help you learn and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,124
Posted By squachie

Have you ever heard of a dual pull derailleur? If...

Have you ever heard of a dual pull derailleur? If you want it corrected I suggest taking bicycle repair classes, Maybe at a local bike co op or pay a bike shop to set it up. Looking at many of your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,287
Posted By squachie

Contitubes are my #1 go to tubes

Contitubes are my #1 go to tubes
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 968
Posted By squachie

as long as he is ginger with that type of clamp,...

as long as he is ginger with that type of clamp, he can use it that way for certain things he may want to do. You can totally fine tune the clamping pressure to suit.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-10-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By squachie

!999 Trek 7500 modified/upgraded

Picked this puppy up for free from people moving and did not want to mess with it. She was in pretty rough shape But a great platform to build from. Wanted to end up with a sport fitness style hybrid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By squachie

I have never used the extra click that I also...

I have never used the extra click that I also have heard of, seems strange to me since 8spd was not around as yet. the DeoreDx and DeoreII as they were called the poor mans XT. However The DeoreDx...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By squachie

1997 Bontrager Privateer retro-mod

This is my 97' retro-mod. Lots of NOS goodies, The bike its self is NOS. I pulled it fresh from the box to do this build. The list of NOS parts are as follows. frame, fork, bars, stem, seat post, Slr...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-31-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By squachie

no you do not need a spacer on top. depending on...

no you do not need a spacer on top. depending on the how long the top bolt is, he might be able to go twice the size of the spacer on top placed under his stem. but that is about it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,269
Posted By squachie

dunno exactly what you have. here is an example....

dunno exactly what you have. here is an example. for these you wpould remove the spd part and add the toe clips. simple as that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,269
Posted By squachie

For those dual platform pedals, check out Mini...

For those dual platform pedals, check out Mini clips. they are like a straped toe clip without the strap. they will orient the pedal correctly. but you will have to remove them to go spd.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-04-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 61,475
Posted By squachie

Those were my first hope, would have been clean,...

Those were my first hope, would have been clean, simple and light, I could have gone with 4mm housing on the derailluers but could only have found split plastic stops and wanted something stronger. i...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-02-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 61,475
Posted By squachie

I do not have a link but here is the info on the...

I do not have a link but here is the info on the stop package. Do not know the original use for them but it worked great because it was a single hole mount with a double stop. i did have to modify a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-01-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 61,475
Posted By squachie

2016 Giant escape 3

Was time to refresh and upgrade this baby. I never liked the way the cable routing was done on this year, I removed 14ft of housing, added stops to the loops and now its much sleeker with only about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By squachie

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By squachie

1989 Miyata Skyrunner

One of my favorite rides
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By squachie

Yes, I am Bob, sorry for the confusion. The Tires...

Yes, I am Bob, sorry for the confusion. The Tires are made by VEErubber for SE Racing, Like you not a big fan of colored tires, They were purchased for another build, bought online and i thought they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By squachie

1987 Specialized Stumpjumper the Bob way

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-29-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By squachie

Thanks, i know the thread is few yrs old but...

Thanks, i know the thread is few yrs old but thought I would reach out
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-29-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By squachie

1989 Skyrunner

If you are still in the market For a 89" Skyrunner, I have one for $1100 US. Dollars. measures around 20.5in center of crank to top of seat tube, 32.5in standover, 29in center of bars to center of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 77,741
Posted By squachie

Some lugs were clear coated and some were not....

Some lugs were clear coated and some were not. However you can still use the Turtle wax polishing compound on the lugs too, painted or not. On alloy parts I will use the polishing compound first and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 77,741
Posted By squachie

Drewman

I have a video here that shows how I take care of the superficial scratches. I first take off the components, I wash off road debris and dirt, then i use WD40 to remove any grease and grime. Then use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-16, 04:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 77,741
Posted By squachie

Not knowing much about Ebay. How does one sell a...

Not knowing much about Ebay. How does one sell a bike for a winning bid of $280 then relist the same bike for buy it now and get $400. I was watching your bike on Ebay. Did you in essence not get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 77,741
Posted By squachie

in the condition pictured it should sell easily...

in the condition pictured it should sell easily for $200 to $300. I would recommend a frame off clean and polish to make the bike "pop". Take a look at mine in this thread, which I think is a 1990...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,145,599
Posted By squachie

Thank you 69tr6r, After doing some research the...

Thank you 69tr6r, After doing some research the 1993 rockhopper comp was about the best as far as components being full Deore LX. But being a thumbie guy I put DeoreXT thumbies and DeoreDX hubs to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,145,599
Posted By squachie

It looked as if the guy I bought it from was not...

It looked as if the guy I bought it from was not really in to bicycles but more into flipping things he thinks he could turn a buck on. So I figured I saved it and gave it new life!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,145,599
Posted By squachie

I scored this semi abandoned 1993 Specialized...

I scored this semi abandoned 1993 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, just needed some TLC and some mods to suit my taste362048362049362050362051362052362053362054
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-14, 06:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 77,741
Posted By squachie

Here is a pic of the typical imperfections that...

Here is a pic of the typical imperfections that the bicycle had, Though a newbie to this Forum, I have been reviving vintage bikes for quite awhile in my spare time. I am including a little video of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 77,741
Posted By squachie

Thanks Merlin, all it takes is a little extra...

Thanks Merlin, all it takes is a little extra time!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 77,741
Posted By squachie

I saw this thread and thought I would post some...

I saw this thread and thought I would post some pics of my epic that I am working on360561360562360563360564
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