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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,189
Views: 545,207
Posted By cjefferds

noglider I know what you mean! Feel the same way...

noglider I know what you mean! Feel the same way about my other SC. Just have to keep reminding myself that I was not going for a lightweight roadie build. Sports car vs utility vehicle.

Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 2,189
Views: 545,207
Posted By cjefferds

Switching back to the original wheels and beefy...

Switching back to the original wheels and beefy Michelin tires made it feel a bit clunky. I’ve since swapped wheels/tires again and liking it much better. Now sporting a pretty decent mid-80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2,189
Views: 545,207
Posted By cjefferds

A few updates on my 2 SCs this week. Original...

A few updates on my 2 SCs this week. Original wheelset (including a very nice set of Michelin World Tour tires) and B15 saddle put back on the 72. I love how this bike looks and rides but have to say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

Looks amazing!

Looks amazing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,189
Views: 545,207
Posted By cjefferds

72 Super Course repurposed with 80s mtb cockpit...

72 Super Course repurposed with 80s mtb cockpit and drivetrain. Old school hybrid bike! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

So I teased this build last week. Spent all day...

So I teased this build last week. Spent all day yesterday building the bike. Went on a longish mixed surface shakedown ride this morning and really enjoyed it! It’s a bit tall for me but top tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

My #1 rider is a 21 1/2 Super Course which fits...

My #1 rider is a 21 1/2 Super Course which fits me like a glove. The 23 1/2 size is actually ok given the relatively short top tube. Standover height is the only issue. It’s a bit snug where you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,269
Views: 792,413
Posted By cjefferds

I will pm you. I have what you’re looking for! ...

I will pm you. I have what you’re looking for! It’s a complete bike so didn’t really entertain the idea of a frame swap but let’s see.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2,269
Views: 792,413
Posted By cjefferds

Any interest in a 72 super course 23.5 with...

Any interest in a 72 super course 23.5 with nervex lugs? I’m looking for something similar in 21.5 in size.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,476
Posted By cjefferds

Love the Mt Whitney. Just as a minor point of...

Love the Mt Whitney. Just as a minor point of order Ross did not actually offer the Mt Whitney in 83. Only the Force 1 and Signature Mountain Bike (have never actually seen one of these) in 83....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,476
Posted By cjefferds

Very special bike for sure. Much less special...

Very special bike for sure. Much less special but same idea with my 85 rockhopper. No epic tours yet but did get it out for a fairly momentous 3 hour off-road adventure this past weekend. First...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

What happens when you put bullmoose bars on a...

What happens when you put bullmoose bars on a classic road bike? I am really tempted to find out!

If I proceed with this project I will likely go with a triple up front for improved climbing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

They are in fair enough condition but wanted...

They are in fair enough condition but wanted something taller and narrower which fits me better. Planning to use it as an xc tourer so some style sacrificed for comfort there. Also the alloy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

Before and after. This one was almost too far...

Before and after. This one was almost too far gone but I embraced the challenge of bringing it back to life because I used to have one just like it back in the day. Hoping to take this one on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

This one was in really rough shape when I picked...

This one was in really rough shape when I picked it up a month ago. It needed a complete overhaul and then some. Lots of elbow grease, nail polish and turtle wax polish. I wanted to keep everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 687,721
Posted By cjefferds

Picked this one up a few weeks ago. Rewrapped the...

Picked this one up a few weeks ago. Rewrapped the bars and put in a solid 20+ miles on it today. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 937
Posted By cjefferds

Sure there was nothing really groundbreaking...

Sure there was nothing really groundbreaking techwise about early mtbs but I would submit that the advent of the mtb did more to expand the scope of cycling than any tech innovation that came after.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 937
Posted By cjefferds

Yes, this is one of the reason I love these early...

Yes, this is one of the reason I love these early mountain bikes. The pace of evolution from late 70s klunckers and early ATBs to mid-80s mountain bikes was really something. Probably the biggest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 937
Posted By cjefferds

I have a couple of these 83 Ross frames. The...

I have a couple of these 83 Ross frames. The first is dated May 83 (serial number starts with 0583)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

Had my riding buddy’s 86 Panasonic DX-5000 on the...

Had my riding buddy’s 86 Panasonic DX-5000 on the stand today. Performed a bearing service on the rear hub and had to grind down the rear reflector mount with a dremel to accommodate a larger tire. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

Here’s a tall one. 90s vintage I believe. As you...

Here’s a tall one. 90s vintage I believe. As you said, I’m glad it doesn’t fit me!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

Thanks, should be good to go for another 40...

Thanks, should be good to go for another 40 years! Hoping to get it back out on the trail soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

Finished up the 84 stumpy sport today! I had...

Finished up the 84 stumpy sport today!

I had toyed with the idea of parting it out for use on another build and selling the frame but thought better of it. This bike was purchased from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,918
Views: 3,233,219
Posted By cjefferds

Lit outta dt Frederick around 8:45 which is...

Lit outta dt Frederick around 8:45 which is somewhat early for me. First pitstop at 9:30...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

Whoa!! Just noticed they also have an 86 Trek 850...

Whoa!! Just noticed they also have an 86 Trek 850 in the collection as well…
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I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

What does Trek call that paint scheme? The only...

What does Trek call that paint scheme? The only thing that comes to mind is Pepto Bismol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

Some of the tasty bits from my recent 84...

Some of the tasty bits from my recent 84 Stumpjumper overhaul

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 687,721
Posted By cjefferds

My first Trek. Nothing great but should be a fun...

My first Trek. Nothing great but should be a fun rider.
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Wheels in amazing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

Yeah I like the suntour shifters too. Looks like...

Yeah I like the suntour shifters too. Looks like they should have been standard issue on the 84 Sport but this one aligns more closely with the with the Sport XT specs including the color and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

So after coming to my senses the 84 Stumpjumper...

So after coming to my senses the 84 Stumpjumper is almost ready to roll. Just waiting on some new oversized brake cables and housings....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,109
Posted By cjefferds

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

In the cold light of day I’m having second...

In the cold light of day I’m having second thoughts and leaning toward rebuilding both bikes with their original components. I appreciate the subtle intervention!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

1983 Ross Force One ready for final assembly....

1983 Ross Force One ready for final assembly. Everything coming together nicely so far.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8,861
Views: 1,168,080
Posted By cjefferds

NOS Shimano freewheel. Would have set you back...

NOS Shimano freewheel. Would have set you back $16.99 in 1991.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

Caution, vintage mountain bike build in progress....

Caution, vintage mountain bike build in progress. Using my 84 Stumpjumper Sport as a parts donor for the 83 Ross frame. Why ?!?!?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 44,068
Posted By cjefferds

My Peugeot folder on a pedestrian bridge spanning...

My Peugeot folder on a pedestrian bridge spanning Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick Maryland. Likely the last ride and photo for this bike. Someone finally answered my CL ad and is coming to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force...

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force 1 a few months ago which didn’t really do it justice. Here is version 2.0.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 802
Posted By cjefferds

Welcome to the BF!

Welcome to the BF!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 44,068
Posted By cjefferds

Not my ride but the photo turned out well so...

Not my ride but the photo turned out well so thought I would post it here. This bridge spans the Potomac river at Brunswick, MD....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 49,088
Posted By cjefferds

Gold frame and mismatch brown fork ...

Gold frame and mismatch brown fork
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,533
Posted By cjefferds

Rollercam lifestyle? Yes, please sign me up! ...

Rollercam lifestyle? Yes, please sign me up!

I just spent part of the evening detailing the front brake on my recently acquired Ross Mt Ranier.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2,189
Views: 545,207
Posted By cjefferds

Here is my 79. I picked up the frame at a swap...

Here is my 79. I picked up the frame at a swap meet and built it up from there. My first full build. It’s a hodge podge of parts. The drive train and wheels came from a Univega donor that I parted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

This one followed me home from the swap meet...

This one followed me home from the swap meet yesterday.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28,082
Views: 4,650,429
Posted By cjefferds

nlerner I like your style! Here is my attempt at...

nlerner I like your style! Here is my attempt at something similar. Mine’s a Sprite/Sports mashup with 5 speed huret shifter derailleur combo. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

Swapped out the fork on the golden Raleigh while...

Swapped out the fork on the golden Raleigh while the original undergoes realignment therapy. Depending on the angle you barely notice the color change. Also overhauled the dynohub that is original to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,083
Posted By cjefferds

Good to know these exist! Hoping to find one for...

Good to know these exist! Hoping to find one for my DL-1.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 1,001,456
Posted By cjefferds

My weekend project…an unusual (possibly a...

My weekend project…an unusual (possibly a Canadian model) Raleigh Sports 10. Almost certainly a 1971 based on the date stamp on the dynohub of Dec 1970. Most of the components were donated by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,663
Posted By cjefferds

I’m running suntour barcons and cable stop clamp...

I’m running suntour barcons and cable stop clamp on my ‘73 Comp.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,204,011
Posted By cjefferds

Super slick!

Super slick!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By cjefferds

Ha! I think I will start referring to this one as...

Ha! I think I will start referring to this one as the blue bastard henceforth ;)
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