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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 06:04 AM
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Posted By cobrabyte

Cleaned up my Rockhopper the other day. I've got...

Cleaned up my Rockhopper the other day. I've got some stainless steel 26" Berthoud fenders in the garage that I've been toying around with the idea of installing.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

KAH thanks for sharing your story. Really I am...

KAH thanks for sharing your story. Really I am humbled by your build. Thanks for the kind words man!

Took my Rockhopper touring this past week and I have to say it is truly an all purpose bike. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-14, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cobrabyte

Dude I'm honored! I must say you have great taste...

Dude I'm honored! I must say you have great taste :thumb:

I'm actually taking mine out on tour tomorrow, along with a friend who will also be touring on a red 80's MTB albeit a Spalding, not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cobrabyte

$300? wut

$300? wut
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

I've been known to (on more than one occasion)...

I've been known to (on more than one occasion) buy an entire bike off CL, swap the bar end shifters for stem shifters from my parts bin, list the bike on CL for the same price and come out in the end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-13, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Oh good deal, I wish I had those tools at my...

Oh good deal, I wish I had those tools at my disposal :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Looks like you *may* have a tough time getting...

Looks like you *may* have a tough time getting the lower headset race installed with the p-coat on there. My guy masks that part off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

WTB dirt drops are not designed to have a...

WTB dirt drops are not designed to have a comfortable "in the hoods" position: you're "supposed" to set up the brake levers so you can reach them while you're in the drops, as that is the "intended"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-13, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

The more I look at that string, the more I like...

The more I look at that string, the more I like that color with the grey frame and creme tires. If that was my bike, I'd definitely go with that color pink for the bar wrap. Pink & grey is a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-13, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

That's looking fantastic!

That's looking fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Thanks! The h-bar bag is a NOS Kirtland bag, it...

Thanks! The h-bar bag is a NOS Kirtland bag, it works great with the Nitto mount. The panniers are Jandd and I agree, they make some great bike luggage products. Some of the best available today IMO....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cobrabyte

Just returned from a 6 day tour of Florida State...

Just returned from a 6 day tour of Florida State Parks on my 1986 Specialized Rockhopper drop bar conversion. I swapped out the WTB dirt drop bars (from a previous drop bar conversion) and set up a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-13, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

My guess is you would have MUCH better luck...

My guess is you would have MUCH better luck fitting 650B wheels in an older, rather than newer, 26" MTB frame. The longer the wheelbase, the better the clearance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-13, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Thanks! It's bitter sweet changing it, but having...

Thanks! It's bitter sweet changing it, but having it feel like a new bike is a nice prospect too. I should have it completed this weekend :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Thanks! It's coming along nicely.

Thanks! It's coming along nicely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-13, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Took my Rockhopper out for a ride today before I...

Took my Rockhopper out for a ride today before I set it up for my tour next month. Here's some pics of the current setup:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8495/8421353226_5e8d05615a_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Impressive!

Impressive!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-13, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

I would definitely tour on that. I am actually...

I would definitely tour on that. I am actually going to be touring on my Specialized Rockhopper drop bar conversion this year, and if budget allows, I will be buying a dedicated 26" tourer next...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Lots of old MTB's were lugged. My 1983 Ross Force...

Lots of old MTB's were lugged. My 1983 Ross Force 1 is lugged, as well as my 1983 Lotus Pegasus. Early Stumpjumpers were lugged. Heck, a friend of mine has an early 80's low end Spalding MTB that has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-12, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

You and me both. That's gorgeous! Titanium frame?...

You and me both. That's gorgeous! Titanium frame? Any info on the h-bars?(woodchippers?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-12, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Thank You! The light is a cheap SunLite brand I...

Thank You! The light is a cheap SunLite brand I picked up at the LBS for around $10, it came with the AAA batteries so a decent value. I'm going to use rechargable batteries once these run out. I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-12, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Thanks Colonel! Yes, "Slick" is appropriate...

Thanks Colonel! Yes, "Slick" is appropriate :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-12, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Here are some "finished" pics of my 1986...

Here are some "finished" pics of my 1986 Rockhopper. Noteable upgrades include:
NOS bottom bracket spindle to replace the original.
MKS "foot jaws" gold anodized pedals
Original WTB dirt drop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Slack angles have a part in fit as well.

Slack angles have a part in fit as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cobrabyte

Here's a few shots of my mid-80's Specialized...

Here's a few shots of my mid-80's Specialized Rockhopper with WTB dirt drop bars. A project that is very close to completion but I keep setting it aside for other projects...I need to get on that lol...
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