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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Paramount; Thanks for the insight, and I'll ask...

Paramount;
Thanks for the insight, and I'll ask you the same question I asked Neo pop. Would you attempt a conversion on an old Trek 830 Antelope? From the picture the top tube looks pretty long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Neo pop; Wow. Thanks for the time and...

Neo pop;

Wow. Thanks for the time and effort it took to write that post. Your technical expertise obviously surpasses mine. I'm really just a hack that tends to get himself in over his head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Sounds like good advice. I don't want to convert...

Sounds like good advice. I don't want to convert the bike I have now and not enjoy it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Wintermute; Thanks for the comments. I suppose...

Wintermute;
Thanks for the comments. I suppose if I go for a larger frame (but not much larger) I'll have to keep an eye on the top tube, as I don't think being stretched out would be much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-13, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

likebike; Thanks. I'm beginning to think this...

likebike;
Thanks. I'm beginning to think this Diamond Back would require a bit too much tweaking to convert--long stem, raised seat, etc. I think I should just hold out for a bigger frame. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-13, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Neo Pop 71; Very insightful advice. Thank you....

Neo Pop 71;
Very insightful advice. Thank you. I'm glad you mentioned stress on the wrists, as that's a problem I've had on many bikes over the years. That leads me to think that converting this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

So I have a question for the members about frame...

So I have a question for the members about frame size. I recently was given an old Diamondback rigid frame MTB. It's actually in pretty good shape and rides well, but it's too small for me. Would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Wish I could say the same about my midsection.

Wish I could say the same about my midsection.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Right you are. Thank you.

Right you are. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

And thanks to you, too. I love this forum! I...

And thanks to you, too. I love this forum! I can always come here for good, quick answers to my questions.

I think I'll just scrounge around for an old hard tail and tinker with it. If the drop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

More good advice. Thanks to you, too. It seems...

More good advice. Thanks to you, too. It seems like the general consensus is to basically stick with what already works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Good advice. I guess if it doesn't work out, I...

Good advice. I guess if it doesn't work out, I can always put the regular bars back on it and keep it as a mountain bike. Poor me.

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-12, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

Greetings Comrades; This thread has given me...

Greetings Comrades;

This thread has given me the itch to build one of these bikes, but I'm a bit confused about something. Would you use the same size frame you would ride in an un-converted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,716
Posted By Sprayman

You'll need to get a white blazer to ride this...

You'll need to get a white blazer to ride this bike, and make sure you haven't shaved in about three days.
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