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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-15, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By tk1971

My bro loves friction now. My last 2-3 bikes...

My bro loves friction now. My last 2-3 bikes have been all friction builds and there's no problem hitting up to 10-speeds. Having a 1x configuration helps, and friction further simplifies the drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

He's a goat and as a consequence, loves to climb.

He's a goat and as a consequence, loves to climb.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

Done. My brother in law is very pleased with his...

Done. My brother in law is very pleased with his Litespeed:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb282/tk1971/DSC_2991_zpsyxcsza8l.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

All DIY. $50 for a Midge bar. $27 for Tektro...

All DIY. $50 for a Midge bar. $27 for Tektro R520 levers.

And over $200 in a bunch of stems until I found the right one. That's an excuse for me to keep building these, so I can use up all my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-15, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb282/tk1971/DS...

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb282/tk1971/DSC_2980_zpsrp0kgs9w.jpg (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/tk1971/media/DSC_2980_zpsrp0kgs9w.jpg.html)
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

The 25.4 Midge bars were out of stock, so I ended...

The 25.4 Midge bars were out of stock, so I ended up with 31.8. Ended up converting the Rockhopper to stemless using a rather tall quill adapter. Using a modern stem eliminated the need to snake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

That's how it was configured when we picked up...

That's how it was configured when we picked up the bike. I am a novice with road bikes and those were my first set of non-aero brake levers I've worked on, so when I put cables on, I mimicked the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

I have Gevenalle/Retroshift shifters on my...

I have Gevenalle/Retroshift shifters on my Rockhopper drop bar bike:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb282/tk1971/DSC_7215_zps879234ed.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-15, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

Yep. The frame is absolutely pristine. Thanks...

Yep. The frame is absolutely pristine. Thanks for the great deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-15, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

4Funbikes, that's pretty cool. When I...

4Funbikes, that's pretty cool.

When I started doing homework on this frame (when I found the ebay auction), I found your posts on the Raleigh and I knew I had to have it.

Do you still have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

I think I'm done with this one now. ...

I think I'm done with this one now.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb282/tk1971/DSC_2821_zpsa3df2ff9.jpg (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/tk1971/media/DSC_2821_zpsa3df2ff9.jpg.html)
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-15, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

I like the Midge bars. This is my 2nd set. My...

I like the Midge bars. This is my 2nd set. My first set is on my early 90's Rockhopper. Climbing feels so much better with drop bars. Coming down is actually fun, even on a full rigid steel bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

After converting the Rockhopper with Midge bars,...

After converting the Rockhopper with Midge bars, I'm hooked.

I recently got my Raleigh MTi 1000 down to 20.5 lbs, but it wasn't as fun of a ride as my Rockhopper. I bought another set of Midge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

That's a nice Rockhopper. Can you post up some...

That's a nice Rockhopper. Can you post up some close-up pics of how you got your shifters to work?

Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

Those white Fat Franks look great on that bike.

Those white Fat Franks look great on that bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,440
Posted By tk1971

Here's my $40 Rockhopper wearing about $500 in...

Here's my $40 Rockhopper wearing about $500 in components.

Summary of build:

91 Rockhopper
FSA Mega Exo V-drive XC crankset w/ external bottom bracket
XTR RD-M950 rear derailleur
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