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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-14, 09:00 AM
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Posted By WNG

The Fuji is vintage enough...steel, threaded...

The Fuji is vintage enough...steel, threaded headset, chromed fork, Blackburn mtb rack...it looks fantastic. Very nice job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

Damn! I'm sorry for your loss. May they catch...

Damn! I'm sorry for your loss. May they catch whomever committed the robbery. I know how you feel, someone I trusted stole nearly everything from under me.
Sucks! >:-(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

Bicycle Addict Yes, you can run modern bmx u...

Bicycle Addict

Yes, you can run modern bmx u brakes.
That was a rusty Hardrock! Looking forward to seeing the results.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Miele Man A great job on the Vetta recovery....

Miele Man

A great job on the Vetta recovery. Pun intended. I have an old black jacket as a donor for my 1st attempt to redo some classic saddles.
Your Miele looks like it took on serious miles. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

MikesChevelle, Paint job came out nice....

MikesChevelle,

Paint job came out nice. Great color. I've used a similar paint on an engine valve cover. The cast finish is cool.

The GT fork neo pointed out on Ebay is a great candidate should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

^Nice score on the Streetstomper, blart l Great...

^Nice score on the Streetstomper, blart l Great color. Rare to find such nice rides at Goodwill.
MikesChevelle

I didn't see an answer yet on the 1" fork for your bike....not worth the headache....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-14, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

^ To add to the great advice above, double check...

^ To add to the great advice above, double check the width of the seller's bar, it may be 26.0mm. My stem suggestion won't work with a wider bar.

The Dura Ace crank and bottom bracket (103.9mm x...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

Quill stems have a series of important dimensions...

Quill stems have a series of important dimensions which apply to proper use and fit.

The 1-1/8" refers to the fork steerer tube outer diameter. Older bikes used 1" fork tubes, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 01:13 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Congrats! You did well and it should fit. The...

Congrats! You did well and it should fit. The mtb stem is silly long!
For a drop bar conversion, a much shorter extension is required. Suggest something like this:

Sunlite Alloy 2-Bolt Stem -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

Two reasons your pretty Mongoose may not apply...

Two reasons your pretty Mongoose may not apply although it has slack angles. It's a large sized frame, and you're likely equally sized, so the reach is less an issue.
The Raleigh mountain tours...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Thanks -D-! Yes, it's good to at least get...

Thanks -D-!

Yes, it's good to at least get back a few important ones. And goodness has continued to pay me visits regularly.....I posted it in another thread, this weekend I found a replacement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

The Raleigh is a nice one, but could be a bit too...

The Raleigh is a nice one, but could be a bit too big at 24". I just picked up a 85? Raleigh Tamarack with similar geometry. And it's the consensus that they make poor drop bar conversions.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

I'd choose the Gary Fisher....a higher level...

I'd choose the Gary Fisher....a higher level offering than the Scott, plus it's newer...mid 90s. Double water bottle bosses, top tube cable routing, And probably 1 1/8" fork and stem. STX, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-14, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

Is the KHS Solo One a mtb? I see track ends at...

Is the KHS Solo One a mtb? I see track ends at the rear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

The 120mm extension is really misleading as the...

The 120mm extension is really misleading as the degree of offset is factored in.
Find out what the true extension is by drawing intersecting lines up from the steerer and horizontally back from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

revcp I think I can see the threaded boss is...

revcp
I think I can see the threaded boss is facing downward on the bridge.
Just remove the fender mount, and drill a hole through the fender to mate with the boss. If you don't wish to drill a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-14, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

My $0.02.... 1. Comfort and fit and intended...

My $0.02....

1. Comfort and fit and intended use are my deciding factors for where the drop bar will be. If you have an established fitment on another bike with a drop bar, then measure and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

revcp Beautiful results! I really like the blue...

revcp
Beautiful results! I really like the blue you chose for the Stumpy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

frantik NICE! That Stumpy looks fast.

frantik
NICE! That Stumpy looks fast.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-14, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

Some great looking Specialized additions to this...

Some great looking Specialized additions to this thread. Nice work guys!

That GT Timberline is no slouch either! Love those triple-triangles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Here ya go...it's also available at Niagara like...

Here ya go...it's also available at Niagara like the original link.

Sunlite Alloy 2-Bolt Quill Stem - 180 x 22.2 x 80mm, Silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=378204&d=1399206299

+1 That looks fantastic! Congrats on the score. Now go ride! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Welcome aboard! A Trek 930 is a worthy platform,...

Welcome aboard! A Trek 930 is a worthy platform, I had one, and almost bought another one this week, just to convert it to another drop bar machine. ;)
Your Cannondale looks to have been a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Wow! Fabulous custom!

Wow! Fabulous custom!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-14, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

@wrk101...

@wrk101 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=109949)
Bill,
That's his smoked chrome High Sierra! With a set of CST 2.4" smoothies. It caught my attention too, and I was sucked in. ;)

But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-14, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

@neo_pop_71...

@neo_pop_71 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=151071)
Oh boy! That turned out great, and worth the extra time! Nice save, it was painful to view the pics of the state it was in when you got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Great looking results, Frantik! It's a head...

Great looking results, Frantik! It's a head turner.
The hardware is tasty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-14, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Looks like a very nice dirt trail/asphalt duty...

Looks like a very nice dirt trail/asphalt duty tire, albeit a tad heavy.
I installed 2.10" CX tread foldable tires because I use it to ride the rocky trails mostly. But also run 1.8" Michelin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

+1 Yes, some very nice rides recently posted! ...

+1 Yes, some very nice rides recently posted!
frantik Can't wait to see the DBR completed...what a desirable model!!

Here's a pic of my Giant from Friday's ride with forumite Chuckk, in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 06:25 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

+1 Yes he does!

+1 Yes he does!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 12:44 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Hey congrats on the winning bid! I just read your...

Hey congrats on the winning bid! I just read your interest in mine if I plan to swap it out. I'm going to hold onto it for returning the Haro to its original setup some day.
Glad you got a set, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-14, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By WNG

Very cool! Nice contrast of the black on the...

Very cool! Nice contrast of the black on the chromed frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Mythos....nice tire, I ran those on my GT mtb. ...

Mythos....nice tire, I ran those on my GT mtb.

Vee Rubber recruited away Kenda's tire designer responsible for their very successful V8, Vx, etc series of mtb tires. The 120 TPI offerings are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Speaking of lightweight tires..... ...

Speaking of lightweight tires.....

Pricepoint.com is clearing 3 models of Vee Rubber 26x2.10" tire for only $9.98 each! Normally sold around $30+.
If you need a full-sized dirt tire for your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

+1 Bill, that color combo just pops. I never...

+1 Bill, that color combo just pops. I never would have imagined either, but the Cim looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-14, 04:15 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Very nice, pizzamania and it's race-proven.

Very nice, pizzamania and it's race-proven.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Your GF looks great. And I don't see any issue...

Your GF looks great. And I don't see any issue with the fork, if it's functional.
But you can replace the 10mm rings with 20mm ones and reduce the number on there.
I bought a bag of black 20mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-14, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Bill you lucky bastard! Damn that's nice!

Bill you lucky bastard!
Damn that's nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-14, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

That's the 2nd High Sierra rolling on those 2.4"...

That's the 2nd High Sierra rolling on those 2.4" salamis and roller cams posted here! The other was smoked chrome I think.
Looks great! Don't forget to give a road test/tire review. Curious as to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-14, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Great photo! And wonderful conversion, just love...

Great photo! And wonderful conversion, just love the Bianchi celeste. I would love to find one to make my 2nd one. ;)
I agree whole-heartedly. I'm hooked too. These bikes are so confident in off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Turkey Lurkey: I think a pair of conventional...

Turkey Lurkey:
I think a pair of conventional Cane Creek brake lever hoods would fit your levers. Nice Apex! You'll find the extended bar position will yield a fine fit at the hoods.

Number400:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

neo, Actually I'm glad you did reply and...

neo,

Actually I'm glad you did reply and post that nugget of info. I've been hunting for a pair of old Suntour barcons for cheap. And I would've assumed they were all the same construction, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Not sure which thread, but perhaps one of these...

Not sure which thread, but perhaps one of these may be suitable. It was used by a forumite for his conversion. Comes in 22.2 and 25.4mm quills. Silver or black too.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

^ I like the updated look of your Cimarron. The...

^ I like the updated look of your Cimarron. The balloon tires offers a whole different profile.
I tried a set of CST 2.4" tires after forumite Chris_in_Miami installed a pair to his High Sierra. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Yes, that's Red Mountain, and the Granite Reef...

Yes, that's Red Mountain, and the Granite Reef Dam is in the upper left corner.
Pic was taken on the Hawes Trail system in the Usery Mountain area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-14, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

So true! It's not about needing one. You...

So true! It's not about needing one. You eventually want one, then two! :) They are so versatile and fun.
I've been putting my Giant Smurf through its paces and it soldiered all of it. A wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=359034&d=1389413066

Powdercoat came out real nice. Cool blue. And a well done build. What kind of brakes are those?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-13, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

Finally finished. The XT rear derailleur seems...

Finally finished. The XT rear derailleur seems beyond repair, so I installed an XTR RD I had and popped on the chain. Poke a stick in it....Giant Smurf is done. (Began life as a 1994 Giant Sedona...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-13, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,257
Posted By WNG

^ I followed the Park Tools website instruction,...

^ I followed the Park Tools website instruction, which is opposite of yours. But I always thought it was more intuitive to do it your way. Next wrap job I will do it right=clockwise,...
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