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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 272
Posted By brightsideofit

Gears determine length correct? These old MTBs...

Gears determine length correct? These old MTBs have really long chain stays.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 272
Posted By brightsideofit

Thanks for the reply. I actually stripped the...

Thanks for the reply. I actually stripped the bike down about a year ago and now that I'm rebuilding it I can't find the chain. That's why I need a replacement. The freewheel in the back has 5 cogs....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 272
Posted By brightsideofit

Help me figure out what chain I need please for a 1984 Stumpjumper

I bought this 1984 Stumpjumper a while back and I'm finally getting around to rebuilding it. Three questions for you fine people:

Should I replace the chainrings or do they still look good?
I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-24-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,561
Posted By brightsideofit

Still have the bike? I'm interested in buying it....

Still have the bike? I'm interested in buying it. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,323
Posted By brightsideofit

Very nicely done. How's the powder coat quality?...

Very nicely done. How's the powder coat quality? I see it's chipped a bit around the seatpost insertion area. I'm considering getting a frame powder coated white so I'm looking for some advice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

Do the make the Mountain King in tan side wall?

Do the make the Mountain King in tan side wall?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

Love the color on the purple one. What's the deal...

Love the color on the purple one. What's the deal with the cranks on the red one? Is that a single chain ring between two chain ring guards?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-04-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,229
Posted By brightsideofit

I’ll give it a shot. Thanks.

I’ll give it a shot. Thanks.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-04-23, 02:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,229
Posted By brightsideofit

Did you ever get that bottom bracket off? If so,...

Did you ever get that bottom bracket off? If so, how?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 185,838
Posted By brightsideofit

I know this was an old post, but has anyone...

I know this was an old post, but has anyone organized a Cimarron ride in OC?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 831,602
Posted By brightsideofit

I once saw an 85/86 UNIVEGA ALPINA ULTIMA in...

I once saw an 85/86 UNIVEGA ALPINA ULTIMA in pink. Does anyone happen to own one?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,316
Posted By brightsideofit

Anyone happen to have the 1986 Univega All...

Anyone happen to have the 1986 Univega All Terrain catalog?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 185,838
Posted By brightsideofit

My contribution to the Cimarron thread. This one...

My contribution to the Cimarron thread. This one was near NOS. The bike was resprayed with a new clear coat. Hence, why it's so shiny. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 185,838
Posted By brightsideofit

Would you mind sharing the specs of your...

Would you mind sharing the specs of your drivetrain? I want to upgrade a 1990 Trek 950 and your setup looks really practical. Beautiful Cimarron by the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-22, 12:15 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

I appreciate your opinion. Do you happen to know...

I appreciate your opinion. Do you happen to know anything about the frame quality of these bikes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,841
Posted By brightsideofit

Any chance you have any more of those cable sets...

Any chance you have any more of those cable sets left?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-21, 11:13 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 32,679
Posted By brightsideofit

Amazing job. Mind sharing the powder coater’s...

Amazing job. Mind sharing the powder coater’s info?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

Here's a question for you vintage MTB experts....

Here's a question for you vintage MTB experts. I've managed to collect quite a few mass produced 80s MTBs. I want to thin the stable and would like your opinion. Which of these bikes would you keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7,520
Views: 3,770,964
Posted By brightsideofit

What a beauty. What size are those DTHs and where...

What a beauty. What size are those DTHs and where were you able to find them? I've been looking for the fatter version of those but can't seem to find them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,608
Posted By brightsideofit

Mine looks different. It has an MTS-101 stem....

Mine looks different. It has an MTS-101 stem. I've never seen an Alpina Pro like yours. It's awesome. I would totally buy one if I could find one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 12:47 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,462
Posted By brightsideofit

Love the color matched bullmoose bars. How does...

Love the color matched bullmoose bars. How does it ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 12:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,608
Posted By brightsideofit

I picked up a white Alpina Pro last year and I'm...

I picked up a white Alpina Pro last year and I'm finally getting around to restoring it. It has a really cool black stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 41,462
Posted By brightsideofit

A question about your 1982 Stumpjumper, how do...

A question about your 1982 Stumpjumper, how do you know it's an 82 and not an 83? I was looking at this (http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1983_Specialized_Stumpjumper_Ed.html) page and both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-21, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,036
Posted By brightsideofit

Definitely agree with you there. I own a couple...

Definitely agree with you there. I own a couple of them now and have been soaking up whatever info I can find. Some of my confusion started when I would find the same year SJ but the frames had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-21, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

That's an awesome bike. How does it ride?

That's an awesome bike. How does it ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,036
Posted By brightsideofit

Any vintage (1981-1985) Specialized Stumpjumper experts out there?

I want to know the differences and similarities between each year, specifically in the frame materials and geometries (e.g. lugged vs tig welded, butted vs non-butted, fork styles). How did they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

Good to know. I think the ornate lugs are one of...

Good to know. I think the ornate lugs are one of main reasons I like the RR and Mean Streak. Gorgeous bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

A while back I saw a mint condition Mean Streak...

A while back I saw a mint condition Mean Streak in 22” frame. Wish I paid what he was asking even if it was overpriced. I believe the Ridge Runner became the Mean Streak after being sued by Miyata,...
Forum: Want To Buy
04-27-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 574
Posted By brightsideofit

WTB Trek 850 or 870 MTB

I’m looking for a large frame either:

1983-1984 Trek 850

1985 Trek 870

Also open to similar 80s MTBs. Let me know what you have! Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,696
Posted By brightsideofit

Do you still have that Trek 850?

Do you still have that Trek 850?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,623
Posted By brightsideofit

How is the 850 coming along?

How is the 850 coming along?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 06:15 AM
Replies: 627
Views: 227,999
Posted By brightsideofit

Wow! A grail bike for sure! Beautiful!

Wow! A grail bike for sure! Beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

Lovely bike. I agree, that paint scheme is among...

Lovely bike. I agree, that paint scheme is among the best I’ve seen. I’d like to find on of these for myself one day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

Very nice! I would love to find one my size.

Very nice! I would love to find one my size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,208,670
Posted By brightsideofit

Love the black stem on this one! Is this a 21"...

Love the black stem on this one! Is this a 21" frame?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-11-21, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By brightsideofit

Any of these parts left by chance?

Any of these parts left by chance?
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