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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-16-18, 03:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,953
Posted By rattinox

Future Shock: the Ressurection

Does anybody remember the proprietary air pump used to get these air shocks to the recommended pressure?

IIRC, the pressure was very low, like 30PSI. I think the gauge only went from zero to 40 or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,257
Posted By rattinox

Forbidden Secrets

All kinds of arcane data being dug up here........:eek:

But extremely useful- TNX!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,257
Posted By rattinox

:eek: (he whips out a silver crucifix and backs...

:eek: (he whips out a silver crucifix and backs away slowly........)

"Speak no words of evil Omen!"

KC0BIN
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,257
Posted By rattinox

So far, the ranking seems to go like this...

So far, the ranking seems to go like this (1990-1998):

Dura Ace
Ultegra
Deore XT
Deore DX
Deore LX

I'm still going to hold out for a New-Old-Stock derailleur to pop up on EBay; I want as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-18, 10:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,257
Posted By rattinox

MN meltdown

Most of the snow here in central MN will be mush soon enough, so I'm planning work on my RockHopper for the season.

Put about 8km in so far, just checking shifting. New Shimano Dura Ace 7803 or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-17, 06:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,257
Posted By rattinox

Paleolithic Man

I'm sure every experienced rider on this forum would question the logic of paying for high-quality components on an ancient bike.....

Fair enough, but having taken my medications as directed, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-17, 04:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,257
Posted By rattinox

good info

My thanks to all, I really appreciate the replies, being that I'm a Noobian :twitchy:

Noobian to this forum, that is. I started getting serious about bikes, biking and home-brew modifications...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 02:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,257
Posted By rattinox

Shimano rear derailleur quality ranking

My Ancient & Venerable RockHopper is a 1991/2/3, I haven't nailed down the year yet. It was the model year that Specialized was installing "Future Shock" hydro-pneumatic for tubes (see attachment)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-15, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By rattinox

Thanks to all for the info. Indeed, shifting with...

Thanks to all for the info. Indeed, shifting with this old crankset is beautiful......snick-click-click-click, clean and precise, just like a Ferrari transmission. A joy to ride and a wonder to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By rattinox

phreaky Shimano chainring

I'm finally getting my Ancient and Venerable 93 Rockhopper up to my specs. Good investment; I use the bike when doing spotter work for the National Weather Service, so reliability is Numba One..........
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,953
Posted By rattinox

Just want to says thanks for the info- this...

Just want to says thanks for the info- this thread got my Paleolithic Rockhopper (1991?) shocks back in action :D
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