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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 544
Posted By Maxey

Great job, I love seeing something so nice...

Great job, I love seeing something so nice brought back to life. The Dura-Ace chainrings look the business.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 544
Posted By Maxey

If this landed in the classifieds I would...

If this landed in the classifieds I would certainly pursue it. I have a thing for the late '80 Specialized two-tone paint schemes I guess. Beautiful bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 43,217
Posted By Maxey

My (temporarily) stalled project, a 1972...

My (temporarily) stalled project, a 1972 Manufrance Touring bought for 25 bucks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 382
Posted By Maxey

In any event, the big box and department stores...

In any event, the big box and department stores weren't selling such frames so it's probably a quality frame whatever its origins. Someone spending CycleArt money on the paint would tend to support...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 382
Posted By Maxey

Definitely not the same bike as the OPs...Yeti...

Definitely not the same bike as the OPs...Yeti frame has loop style stays/dropouts and straight line chainstays, whereas OP bike has a bend or kink in the chainstays, and non-looping rear triangle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 145
Posted By Maxey

Not sure if it's the same company, but Head was...

Not sure if it's the same company, but Head was pretty famous in the racquet sports world -- tennis and racquetball mainly as I recall. I think some bikes are still sold under that name through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 443
Posted By Maxey

Another thing to consider is that -- and this...

Another thing to consider is that -- and this only my opinion -- a steel frame, even the lowliest Hardrock, will have a nicer ride than that aluminum frame you're looking at. Of course on a vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 443
Posted By Maxey

There were many different levels of Rockhoppers...

There were many different levels of Rockhoppers and Hardrocks back then; if it's a 'base' Rockhopper then the frame won't be much different than one of the upper-end Hardrocks. Do you know what level...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9,109
Views: 3,176,826
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for the build info. on your Ritchey,...

Thanks for the build info. on your Ritchey, merziac. It sounds like it's period correct and that's probably about all you could do with no other guidance for a frameset only. That's crazy your chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By Maxey

Obvious to you maybe, haha! I read through the...

Obvious to you maybe, haha! I read through the BikePro link you provided, pretty interesting. It seems like these brakes were sort of pioneers in aftermarket low-profile, lightweight cantilevers. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9,109
Views: 3,176,826
Posted By Maxey

Interesting, Jim. Is the Ritchey to catalogue...

Interesting, Jim. Is the Ritchey to catalogue spec or did you take some liberties?

I have an opportunity to buy a little used '91 Stumpjumper Team (the one with the wild purpleish/black paint and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9,109
Views: 3,176,826
Posted By Maxey

Nice work, Mr. merziac. That is one beautiful...

Nice work, Mr. merziac. That is one beautiful vintage Ritchey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for the input, unworthy1; your post...

Thanks for the input, unworthy1; your post motivated me to do a little more research on the brakes and I'm fairly confident that I've pinned them down as Grafton Speed Controller MTB brakes. I found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By Maxey

Help ID these cantilever brakes

I bought a Bianchi Project 7 about a month ago and the seller (one of my local bike shops) threw in these brakes that had been on the bike; he told me the bushings had play so he installed some new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9,109
Views: 3,176,826
Posted By Maxey

Looks great, styggno1. Love the Swift saddle. I...

Looks great, styggno1. Love the Swift saddle. I have some of the Nobby Nics (27.5x3.0) on one of my modern MTBs and find they roll extremely well even if they aren't the absolute grippiest tire as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By Maxey

Here's the 1990-99 Bianchi Catalogs if you want...

Here's the 1990-99 Bianchi Catalogs if you want to look through them. I'm not sure if they include MTBs or not:

Bianchi bicycle catalog 90s - 2velo - Vintage cycling apparels and accessories...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,884
Views: 726,815
Posted By Maxey

As I understand it, the 1st year P7s arrived with...

As I understand it, the 1st year P7s arrived with no decals -- seemingly backed up by the 1990 catalog photo showing a bare top tube -- but someone decided they better put something on them, so they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,884
Views: 726,815
Posted By Maxey

Here's the serial # of what I am now fairly...

Here's the serial # of what I am now fairly certain is a 1990 Bianchi Project 7 I picked up recently. When I bought it I thought I was buying a Grizzly. Thread is here if you're interested (I was so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 302
Posted By Maxey

Depends on the model -- for example in 1989 the...

Depends on the model -- for example in 1989 the top Rockhopper, the Comp, had the same triple butted frame as the entry level Stumpjumper, and though I haven't researched it, it's likely the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,085
Posted By Maxey

Outstanding work, Robvolz!

Outstanding work, Robvolz!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

I agree bikemig, and am looking forward to riding...

I agree bikemig, and am looking forward to riding it once I get it all put together. I doubt I'll do any real off-roading with it (I'll use my 'modern' bike for that) but it should be really fun to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for posting that SoCaled; I've already...

Thanks for posting that SoCaled; I've already read it several times -- it was part of my research that helped me determine I have a Project 7 and not a Grizzly -- but I'm sure there are more than a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

I've been making some slow progress on the...

I've been making some slow progress on the Project 7.

I touched up any scratches on the frame with some celeste touch up paint I located on ebay. I don't think this paint would work on any of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,101
Posted By Maxey

That's really great of you to share your bike...

That's really great of you to share your bike buying philosophy. Unfortunately it comes across as complete negativity in this thread. Reminds of the old saying "If you can't say something nice..."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 263,740
Posted By Maxey

That's awesome, pambam! It's amazing you were...

That's awesome, pambam! It's amazing you were even able to track it down. I'm fairly new here at Bike Forums too, but can say with some confidence you will find everything you need to know to restore...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 263,740
Posted By Maxey

5 posts, you're halfway there!

5 posts, you're halfway there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 263,740
Posted By Maxey

There's one on ebay right now for the princely...

There's one on ebay right now for the princely asking price of $2,500.

Old School BMX SEKAI F/F 20''made in japan 1983 | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

I tried 'em before, back in the day, but never...

I tried 'em before, back in the day, but never really liked them. No doubt they add some comfort to the ride, but I never really felt like I had the same control as the bar grips in the rough stuff,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

Interesting. I went back to the 1991 catalog and...

Interesting. I went back to the 1991 catalog and indeed that year the rack braze-ons appear to be on the inside. Thanks, Spoonrobot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for the input, Spoonrobot, some good...

Thanks for the input, Spoonrobot, some good information there. You seem to know a lot about these bikes.

Do you think I'm safe in assuming this is a 1st year, limited production Project 7 (as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

Whoa, Cowboy! Bianchi marketed this as a mountain...

Whoa, Cowboy! Bianchi marketed this as a mountain bike with 700c wheels and were adamant that it was not a hybrid. From all my reading since acquiring this bike, a lot of people seem to think it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By Maxey

You'll find Bianchi catalogs stickied at the top...

You'll find Bianchi catalogs stickied at the top of Classic & Vintage page, it should help you identify the age. As a newbie, you can upload photos to an album on your personal page and someone can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

Yes, sir, I'm pretty tickled about stumbling onto...

Yes, sir, I'm pretty tickled about stumbling onto this bike.

The celeste & purple's not really my cup of tea, but I guess I'm stuck with that middle ring for now, though XC Pro chainrings are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By Maxey

Likewise, I found the Big Wheels to dangerously...

Likewise, I found the Big Wheels to dangerously prone to skids, wipeouts and even violent crashes. But to be fair the tires are, well, um, plastic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By Maxey

I don't know much about plastic bikes, but it...

I don't know much about plastic bikes, but it seems they might have all the pitfalls of the other frame materials -- except rusting I suppose -- and none of the advantages. I can't imagine the ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

Bike also came with a grab bag of goodies that I...

Bike also came with a grab bag of goodies that I can assure you will NOT be going back on the bike, with the possible exception of one of the Paramount cages, though I do also like the funky Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

More photos. Overall, frame is in amazing...

More photos. Overall, frame is in amazing condition with just a few scratches and tire rub marks. I already have some celeste touch up paint on the way which I'll apply after some light sanding and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Maxey

Accidentally bought a 1st year Bianchi Project 7?

So this will be a somewhat rambling, convoluted post so please bear with me.

A few weekends ago I stopped in at the bike shop (Dakota Cyclery) in Medora, N. Dakota, located in the ND badlands. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2,436
Views: 586,795
Posted By Maxey

I believe that's the bike that Elaine won somehow...

I believe that's the bike that Elaine won somehow (don't recall how, maybe a prize drawing at work), but Kramer ended up with it after fixing Elaine's sore neck via massage IIRC.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,436
Views: 586,795
Posted By Maxey

Found this in an old MTBR thread, for what it's...

Found this in an old MTBR thread, for what it's worth:

"Well, Jerry Seinfeld always had that nice Klein mtb hanging in his
'apartment' on TV. I never saw him ride, but the story I heard was that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2,436
Views: 586,795
Posted By Maxey

Yep, have seen Key Largo, but not the other movie...

Yep, have seen Key Largo, but not the other movie you mentioned. Is the blonde on the bike the woman who played the gangster's down-on-her-luck girlfriend?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 855
Posted By Maxey

At the very least the classic MTBs have...

At the very least the classic MTBs have stabilized in value and I believe will slowly start to rise if the economy starts to have a true recovery. As with any kind of collector 'vehicle,' the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2,436
Views: 586,795
Posted By Maxey

Audrey Hepburn ...

Audrey Hepburn
https://vintagenewsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1.bp_.blogspot.comaudrey-hepburn-riding-a-b-16921144b20b8b4390ed41185ea61004d1a79edc.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-19-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 855
Posted By Maxey

I second what Zukahn said -- the market is soft,...

I second what Zukahn said -- the market is soft, not to mention everyone should have a classic early mountain bike in their stable. And a Bianchi MTB has its own special cache to boot. It's a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By Maxey

Well there you go -- you were a BMX rider and I,...

Well there you go -- you were a BMX rider and I, unfortunately, never really had the opportunity to ride BMX bikes -- they didn't even really exist when I was a kid, and as a young adult, moved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By Maxey

Well done! I have no idea how you can bunny with...

Well done! I have no idea how you can bunny with hop platform pedals -- I can only do it when I'm clipped in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 195,393
Posted By Maxey

Here's my Bridgestone 400 sport tourer. Why it...

Here's my Bridgestone 400 sport tourer. Why it even says sport touring on the seat tube, beneath the '400' logo. Fairly entry level but rides like a dream with the fat Paselas....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 980
Posted By Maxey

Nice pump. :D

Nice pump. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9,109
Views: 3,176,826
Posted By Maxey

Beautiful old Stumpy, well done, and glad you...

Beautiful old Stumpy, well done, and glad you kept it whole. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 9,109
Views: 3,176,826
Posted By Maxey

That will turn out really nice, SD Hawk. Myself...

That will turn out really nice, SD Hawk. Myself I'd ditch the Pletscher style rack -- it looks a little out of place on a MTB - and see if I could locate a nice used Blackburn mountain rack or...
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