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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 05:03 PM
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Posted By mountaindave

I’m not an expert, but it sounds like you’re...

I’m not an expert, but it sounds like you’re running into fitment issues with the Trek Multitrack. I’m not sure a stem is going to solve your issue. It could be a frame size issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

Dear lord! I can’t un-see that!! :roflmao2:

Dear lord! I can’t un-see that!! :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

Do you have a co-op locally? Or even a LBS might...

Do you have a co-op locally? Or even a LBS might have some spares hanging around.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

That is a sick setup with SON dynamo hub, Command...

That is a sick setup with SON dynamo hub, Command shifters, TA Cyclotouriste cranks, and soda-bottle air horn! Well done! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Thanks! Slicks: those are René Herse Rat...

Thanks!

Slicks: those are René Herse Rat Trap Passes (26x2.2). (Look for Panaracer Gravel Kings if you can’t find RTP’s.) I wouldn’t rail corners on single track with them, but for grinding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

Very impressive! Did you just get lucky with...

Very impressive! Did you just get lucky with those vertical dropouts? Because I don't see any chain tensioner on there, or a half-link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Somehow the pictures didn’t upload. Let’s try...

Somehow the pictures didn’t upload. Let’s try again:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

This is a Peugeot Urban Express. It was built...

This is a Peugeot Urban Express. It was built like a UJB MTB, but with more road-ish geometry. A big difference is that the seat tube is 61cm. That means a taller head tube and higher stack than most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

Nice work with the RTP's :thumb: How do you like...

Nice work with the RTP's :thumb: How do you like them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-15, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Because you are going to drop-bat them of course...

Because you are going to drop-bat them of course ;)

have you tried the bolt/nut trick from St. Shelton's website? Works every time for me with stuck BB fixed cups.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

wrk101 has tempted me in the past with such a...

wrk101 has tempted me in the past with such a chrome beauty, but I had to pass. I agree, chrome is king and it's a beautiful build. I'll bet she rolls just fine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

I was kind of disappointed myself when I found...

I was kind of disappointed myself when I found out my bike weighed 28#. It still is a heck of s lot lighter than my "station wagon" which tips the scale at over 40#. It ain't easy putting on the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-15, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

25# with all those racks and fenders? My 19"...

25# with all those racks and fenders?

My 19" MB-1 weighs 28# (granted, it has old Rock Shocks)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-15, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

It's a little easier this way ;) Different...

It's a little easier this way ;)

Different bar ends for stoker & different saddle for captain, or is it just camera angle?
Drop bars and STI's for captain. Can't' see anything else different in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

I tried a North Roads style handlebar for a...

I tried a North Roads style handlebar for a while, but found the one hand position to be very limiting on long rides. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for a "right vs wrong" answer. I'm an n+1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

All great points, wrk101. I would also add that...

All great points, wrk101. I would also add that 26" wheels are way more standard than 27.5/650b (in terms of road/gravel). Much easier to find tires.

I think dirt drop MTBs look bada$$ myself....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-15, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Speaking of philosophy, do we like converting...

Speaking of philosophy, do we like converting mountain bikes to "dirt-drops" to ride mountains or are we avoiding 650b conversions of road bikes (that don't have "weird" geometry requiring huge seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

We have a philosophical conundrum...

We have a philosophical conundrum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

You could get 8s bar ends and just not use the...

You could get 8s bar ends and just not use the top end gear. The spacing is close enough to work well. I did that on my Dirt Drop for a while - 7s cassette w/spacer and 8s STIs - until I got around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

No, they no longer offer that option. You have...

No, they no longer offer that option. You have to scour eBay to get the old friction/indexed option, model BS78. If you're lucky, you can get them almost as cheap as the new version.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-15, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

We get a bit of cross-threading from here and the...

We get a bit of cross-threading from here and the Show Your Vintage MTB (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/148170-show-us-your-vintage-mountain-bikes.html) thread. It's all good, but you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-15, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

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

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=473694&d=1440727037
It looks like the inner chainring could go smaller - down to a 38t? I'd say you have an accurate assessment: probably great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0165/7574/product...

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0165/7574/products/nitto-ui-12-stem_1024x1024.jpg?v=1433778839
I think it would look perfect on an early 90's MTB. Very similar to the Ritchey stem on my '94 MB1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

Go to a bike co-op or lbs and pick up a used set...

Go to a bike co-op or lbs and pick up a used set of wheels and a cassette. Keep a road-geared cassette on the Schwalbe quipped set and a MTN-oriented cassette on the MTB set. Maybe $50 all told?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

I agree with you, there's no compelling reason to...

I agree with you, there's no compelling reason to change them. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Big article in Bicycling Mag this month about 1x...

Big article in Bicycling Mag this month about 1x drive trains, especially for road bikes. I find it interesting that the bike industry is finally catching on to this setup. I really like it for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Gorgeous examples!

Gorgeous examples!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Don't fear the U-brake (cue Blue Oyster Cult).

Don't fear the U-brake (cue Blue Oyster Cult).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

The only thing I did recently was to swap stems...

The only thing I did recently was to swap stems for a longer one with a bit of rise (actually the original stem it came with) and throw on an 11-30 8s cassette to match the 8s brifters. Amazing what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Totally rad! And neon colors are back in again!!...

Totally rad! And neon colors are back in again!! That bike looks NOS, I'd be afraid to ride it around! It even has a shark fin chainstay protector!! Pink and yellow toeclips and straps, matching...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-15, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

And pleased you should be!

And pleased you should be!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-15, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Nice! Are you making a 1x setup? I did the same...

Nice! Are you making a 1x setup? I did the same but left all the chainrings on. Technicall I can still use them, I just have to stop and shift.

Clean up those white brake hoods (simple green, goo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

My FIL had his old plastic spring covers wear...

My FIL had his old plastic spring covers wear out. I simply replaced the brakes with some spare linear pulls. I can't imagine there are replacements for them. When they start to crack, spring tension...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Coming along nicely! It seems odd that the new...

Coming along nicely! It seems odd that the new cables are not long enough. I would think an LBS would have some tandem cables. I had to get some for an extra-cycle project. That looks like a large...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-15, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

You've got it. In the derailleur's normal...

You've got it. In the derailleur's normal position, it is in the lowest gear. That means you have to pull on the cable to shift up. It may be confusing with bar-ends, but it is completely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-15, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Reverse pull on the bar-ends? badger_biker, is...

Reverse pull on the bar-ends? badger_biker, is the RD low-normal? If so, how is it working for you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

You can use an 8s brifter on a 7s cassette. ...

You can use an 8s brifter on a 7s cassette. Spacing is close enough not to have issues. I am currently running a '97 8s 105 brifter with a 7s cassette and it is lovely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

With cotton tape, I can see how the edges would...

With cotton tape, I can see how the edges would curl up when wrapped stem-to-end, but foam is not so much an issue. And I can't stand twine for some reason.

Nice bikes csarachene!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-15, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

You don't have to buy the most expensive. ...

You don't have to buy the most expensive.

Yes, that would be perfect.

No, you'll be fine.

You might need to contact the seller to answer this question. Nothing wrong with bling. :thumb:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Wow, you were able to bend aluminum?

Wow, you were able to bend aluminum?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

That looks like a great camping rig! ...

That looks like a great camping rig!
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=456519&d=1433727077
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-15, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Thanks for the info, I have scoured those...

Thanks for the info, I have scoured those catalogs and am guessing specs changed or the PO did all kinds of crazy changes - nothing matches except the RD (no date stamp) and the cranks (but with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-15, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

I can finally join the club!! I really hated...

I can finally join the club!! I really hated those grip shifters, always shifting when you're trying to bunny hop. :notamused:

From this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-15, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

What's bad about that? On the hunt again!! :D ...

What's bad about that? On the hunt again!! :D


You mean pariah? Kidding!! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Brass wool or brass brush and WD40. It's softer...

Brass wool or brass brush and WD40. It's softer than steel and chrome and won't scratch (but always test in an inconspicuous place first). Someday I'll get an ultrasonic cleaner to save me the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Nice find! Depends on where the rust is. If you...

Nice find! Depends on where the rust is. If you are looking to save a frame, google "bikeforums frame saver" and you'll get a plethora of threads on the topic with detailed processes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-15, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

I thin it's the angle of the camera

I thin it's the angle of the camera
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-15, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

Do you tighten it from below??

Do you tighten it from below??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mountaindave

Looks like it's going to be sweet!

Looks like it's going to be sweet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-15, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,120
Posted By mountaindave

Don't know about the "original name" but I...

Don't know about the "original name" but I thought it was from bar end controller as well.

Good call with the schematic :thumb:
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