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02-12-18, 10:05 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

I wish you had dirt drop bars because a 1991...

I wish you had dirt drop bars because a 1991 matte gray Stumpjumper Comp is my favorite Stumpy and I've yet to see one with a drop bar set up. One day I'm going to replace my beautiful gray, the only...
01-07-18, 10:52 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

I'm with merida on this building plan. The...

I'm with merida on this building plan.

The frames seem to stick around and get recycled but the nice quality components don't last or if they do the costs are off-putting and reserved for those...
01-02-18, 12:39 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Thanks vp1337 for correcting my photo and I...

Thanks vp1337 for correcting my photo and I appreciate the support!
Peace
12-27-17, 10:22 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Oh my god... you've got to be kidding!

Oh my god... you've got to be kidding!
12-27-17, 10:20 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Thank you due ruote for such kind words, very...

Thank you due ruote for such kind words, very flattering and much appreciated! I'll do my best to exceed your expectations. Here is a side view of the progress, I love what you don't see... internal...
12-25-17, 11:01 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Sorry... no clue why it flipped the photo.

Sorry... no clue why it flipped the photo.
12-25-17, 11:00 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

mack_t- What you had to say about bar...

mack_t-

What you had to say about bar selection is key and second only to frame selection in my opinion. Coming from a mountain bike background with a 55-65 bar to a road with 38-46 bar will...
07-31-16, 09:03 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Here is something a little different than most...

Here is something a little different than most I've seen on this thread, my favorite thread, big thanks to Thrifty Bill aka wrk101 for starting this thread!

I raced my 1991 custom factory color GT...
06-26-16, 07:46 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey Miele Man- Mr. Creosote called it... Summit...

Hey Miele Man-
Mr. Creosote called it... Summit Racing is it's own thing and they include stickers with every order. What you built up is an American made Cannondale SMxxx from the early 1990's. The...
05-30-16, 09:30 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

524420 I decided to pull my old race bike...

524420

I decided to pull my old race bike off the wall, it saw only one season so I figured it was time to roll again. The bike is a custom order 1991 GT Tequesta in the special order "Purple...
01-15-16, 11:17 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey thumpism, Right on! That link is for a...

Hey thumpism,

Right on! That link is for a tire that is just as cool as a slick, reminds me of an old hand cut slick. Those tires will work beautifully for my Rat Rod build and the time they are...
01-13-16, 12:13 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hello thumpism- Greetings from one proud...

Hello thumpism-

Greetings from one proud Cimarron owner to another, I always love seeing others' Cimarrons. I'm always intrigued by the variety of set ups on Cimarrons, thank you for posting...
01-13-16, 11:11 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hypno Toad I think you're going to really pleased...

Hypno Toad I think you're going to really pleased with your choice of shift levers, the Gevenalles (RetroShift before being bought) are a great alternative to Shimano STI or Campy Ergo levers. I've...
01-13-16, 10:53 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey superstring, You're not wrong about the...

Hey superstring,

You're not wrong about the D.A. 9 speed not being compatible, spot on with that, I just wanted to point out another great DKG product that works beautifully on a drop bar...
01-11-16, 10:34 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey superstring- Really cool build you put...

Hey superstring-

Really cool build you put together! Some dirt drop conversions don't look like they'd be much fun to ride, however yours looks like it would be an absolute blast to hit the trails...
10-02-15, 03:22 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

I love this thread, it is my favorite and I...

I love this thread, it is my favorite and I couldn't believe I had to go tp page 4 of the thread listing to find it... shame! I like what Bill has to say about these conversion and so I figured I'd...
05-18-15, 08:43 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Thrifty Bill, you are the best... one for...

Thrifty Bill, you are the best... one for starting this thread (my favorite in C&V for sure) and two for all the great support, advise, and praise! You are truly the Sheldon Brown (R.I.P.) of the...
04-20-15, 08:15 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey mountaindave, If you think "Thrifty...

Hey mountaindave,

If you think "Thrifty Bill's" (wrk101) two Cimarrons are impressive (as they are, especially the weight weenie!) you should check out Brian's (bconneraz) Cimarron collection or...
10-04-14, 01:02 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Holy cow! This thread is by far my favorite in...

Holy cow!
This thread is by far my favorite in C&V, I can't believe I had to go to page 5 to find it!
Here is a bump of love back to page 1 with a tasty bit of eye candy from the X0-1 Registry...
07-26-14, 05:43 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

That's what I figured but I was hoping that...

That's what I figured but I was hoping that someone else had the same bar or remembered a bar like that in the last 30 years.
07-26-14, 05:29 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Those riser moose bars are a new one to me......

Those riser moose bars are a new one to me... anyone else ever see a bar like that?

It's the bastard son that no riser nor bullmoose bar from the 80's wants to take credit for spawning. Yet, like...
07-14-14, 10:38 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey Bikedued, Did your '92 M500 come with...

Hey Bikedued,

Did your '92 M500 come with the Cannondale Force 40 Plus cantilever brakes? I'm not seeing them on your M500 but you could have removed them. My '93 M500 came with Force 40 Plus...
07-14-14, 01:46 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

The polished look can be amazing! I have a '93...

The polished look can be amazing! I have a '93 Cannondale M500 that I want to do the same thing. Here is my motivation...

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07-14-14, 01:37 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

I get what you're saying about the double bolt...

I get what you're saying about the double bolt thing but I would pick up a DKG non-quick release collar to save weight or a DKG Flip-Lock for a quick release. DKG made the original Salsa Flip-Off...
07-13-14, 04:46 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

+1 I agree with kehomer, that is a very striking...

+1 I agree with kehomer, that is a very striking bike! I think what gets to me the most is the Celeste Grizzly was the upper hierarchy of Bianchi's trail racing bikes, the juxtaposition of the rack,...
06-29-14, 01:22 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

+1 I couldn't agree more, the Fat Franks are the...

+1 I couldn't agree more, the Fat Franks are the coolest tire going for these older trail bikes!

I installed a set of gray ones on my '88 Cimarron LE that's being rebuilt, plenty of tire...
06-29-14, 10:13 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Ah, great minds think alike... I ordered one and...

Ah, great minds think alike... I ordered one and it'll be here in a few days. I'm pretty sure the Charger is the stock fork that came on our custom '91 Tequesta bikes. I know it wasn't the funky 3...
06-28-14, 11:12 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

How about this one? Rigid Hi Ten Steel MTB...

How about this one?

Rigid Hi Ten Steel MTB Mountain Bike Fork Chrome 1 1 8 26" Canti Brakes Threaded | eBay...
06-28-14, 11:02 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Damn, that's right! Sorry man, my old Stumpjumper...

Damn, that's right! Sorry man, my old Stumpjumper had a 1" threaded steer tube. I had it in my head that yours was the same.
06-28-14, 10:38 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Oh yeah MikesChevelle, I almost forgot to...

Oh yeah MikesChevelle,

I almost forgot to mention a fork I saw last night on Ebay, I think it's what you're after and I know it'll fit your frame.

Check it out:

New 26" Chrome MTB Fork Takes...
06-28-14, 10:17 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey MikesChevelle, I can dig it, that came...

Hey MikesChevelle,

I can dig it, that came out way better than I was imagining it could. They have repop decals for Stumpjumpers, I couldn't get my head around not getting some since you were...
06-26-14, 04:37 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Right on man, that is great news! Scoring a Dura...

Right on man, that is great news! Scoring a Dura Ace 9 speed group for a "C-note" is an awesome deal!

Does the bad news about the threaded rigid fork makes you want the GT charger fork on Ebay I...
06-25-14, 09:17 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

True the prices vary but you have to know where...

True the prices vary but you have to know where to look. Local for me is a guy outside of Los Angeles, he makes wrought iron gates and fences, he'll do a frame and fork for $65.00. I had him do my...
06-25-14, 09:08 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey MikesChevelle, My good buddy due ruote...

Hey MikesChevelle,

My good buddy due ruote is right about your Stumpjumper looking pretty good and I have to agree as yours isn't looking beat at all. Sure there are going to be nicks and...
06-23-14, 08:51 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Sweet! All the better, stop combing over...

Sweet! All the better, stop combing over Craigslist and build your conversion at the co-op utilizing their plentiful parts. That sounds like a dream, any co-op I've visited around Los Angeles tends...
06-23-14, 04:04 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

[QUOTE=MikesChevelle;16875065]My local used parts...

[QUOTE=MikesChevelle;16875065]My local used parts place had some barcons in a bin, will any non shimano work w

Hey MikesChevelle,

First off, go snag those bar end shifters before someone else...
06-22-14, 07:49 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Oh, good point, thanks for catching my oversight!...

Oh, good point, thanks for catching my oversight! Like my buddy WNG points out, if the clamp diameter on your handlebars is 26.0, your best bet (and possibly cheapest option) is to stick with the...
06-22-14, 06:50 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

388755 You could reuse most of it... ...

388755

You could reuse most of it...

D.A. STI "brifters"
D.A. rear derailleur
D.A. front derailleur (*need braze on adapter, see below)
cross top cyclocross brake levers
v-brakes with...
06-21-14, 09:56 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey MikesChevelle, Yeah man, that's a sweet...

Hey MikesChevelle,

Yeah man, that's a sweet set up for what you're doing as a commuter or gravel grinder! I saw that group and was going to suggest it but nit knowing your budget I didn't want to...
06-20-14, 01:08 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Right on MikesChevelle! Super nice score, you...

Right on MikesChevelle! Super nice score, you definitely won't regret it!

As far as SLC goes vs. Boise, yeah, that was my brain fart, I looked at so many ads that I got myself flipped over...sorry...
06-19-14, 03:11 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Absolutely man, glad to help if I can! I found a...

Absolutely man, glad to help if I can! I found a cool rigid fork off one of my Barracudas in a different bin of forks, the steer tube might be too short. If so, the fork off my Miyata Ridge Runner...
06-19-14, 06:16 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

MikesChevelle, What you've got there is a...

MikesChevelle,

What you've got there is a 1993 Stumpjumper FS, I was waiting for better photos to confirm, but I was right about the black LX cranks and the long cage XT rear derailleur. My '93...
06-18-14, 09:12 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Man, I hate to keep shooting you down but that...

Man, I hate to keep shooting you down but that B'stone CB-2 is still too small for you. You would need the full length of a Nitto Dirt Drop stem to get the bar up where they need to be plus you would...
06-18-14, 08:24 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Belacqua, I had an '87 'Goose like yours and...

Belacqua,

I had an '87 'Goose like yours and I had a Raleigh Seneca at the same time, if memory serves correctly the Mongoose had 70/70 degree head tube and seat tube while the Seneca had 68/68....
06-18-14, 04:23 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

I looked at both of those, they are both too...

I looked at both of those, they are both too small for someone your size. The bottom line being both are lesser grade frames with lower end components... not a Stumpjumper, not the top tier that...
06-18-14, 03:54 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Thank you! MikesChevelle, listen to WNG... he...

Thank you! MikesChevelle, listen to WNG... he speaks the golden truth!

Hey WNG,

So glad to see you reunited with your bikes! You most definitely deserve some positive flow and I hope the...
06-18-14, 03:41 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

C'mon Bill, you know that Stumpjumper is the best...

C'mon Bill, you know that Stumpjumper is the best frame of all he's listed... and... you are the king of part swapping, so you know that fork swap is not an issue! Many times have you posted about...
06-18-14, 03:23 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey MikesChevelle, Whether you're more legs...

Hey MikesChevelle,

Whether you're more legs or more torso at close to 6 foot you need a bigger than most of those you've posted. If you're going to get into one of these bikes, go for the absolute...
06-18-14, 07:47 AM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey gm1230126, Your GT looks super solid and...

Hey gm1230126,

Your GT looks super solid and I imagine it tears up the trails, great job on the build!

I know WNG recently got his '91 Tequesta back, his is the custom color Moody Blues. I also...
06-17-14, 07:50 PM
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Posted By neo_pop_71

Hey belacqua, A buddy of mine had the same...

Hey belacqua,

A buddy of mine had the same issue with his Swobo commuter, he remedied everything with a bar swap. He swears by the Nitto Jitensha touring bar! The Jitensha comes in a 31.8 silver...
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