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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-21, 08:56 AM
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Posted By cooperryder

My apologies... Some how I missed this question...

My apologies...
Some how I missed this question from post #7134 from July 10th of this thread and did not reply.
http://www.bikeforums.net/22136304-post7134.html

My powder coated 1989 or 1990...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

That's a great gravel, touring, bike packing,...

That's a great gravel, touring, bike packing, camping rig you have.
It looks ready for about anything you care to take on.

If I recall correctly that color 950 was from 1989 and 1990.

I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Since my 950 has an upright type bar I will be...

Since my 950 has an upright type bar I will be posting it on the thread labeled
(Vintage MTB to Upright Bar / Urban Bike Conversions) . I hope to do that in a day or two.

As to the tires, from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Looking great VictorKnox. I relate on this...

Looking great VictorKnox.

I relate on this 950.

I picked up the same 1989 model in a 22" in same color. Is yours a 22" or 23"?

However paint was rough on it so I had it powdercoated.

Also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-18, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

I weighed my red 23" Cimmaron frame at 5.45 frame...

I weighed my red 23" Cimmaron frame at 5.45 frame and 2.20 fork (both with no parts)
for 7.65 total.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

That is a great looking Trek you have there....

That is a great looking Trek you have there. Nicely done!
I really like that color of green.
I have 2 1990 Trek mt bikes an 850 and a 7000.

I think I have them posted somewhere on this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-16, 07:40 AM
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Posted By cooperryder

MrK, Who did your paint or powder coat? ...

MrK,

Who did your paint or powder coat?

I really like the color.

Also I like the creative decals.

The pic of your brew with bike in background was particularly creative I thought.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-16, 07:35 AM
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Posted By cooperryder

Wow, the last 4 or 5 conversions have been fun to...

Wow, the last 4 or 5 conversions have been fun to see.

Nice work guys.

I never grow tired of this thread.
It's so cool to see these bikes from the 80's and 90's transformed or re-imagined.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-16, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Thank you loubapache. I had one of the tall...

Thank you loubapache.

I had one of the tall Soma adapters for a while and also found it too tall.
Most of the ones I have seen online are too short for me.
I finally cut my Soma to the correct...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-16, 10:39 AM
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Posted By cooperryder

I also have gone with upright bars like the Nitto...

I also have gone with upright bars like the Nitto Albatross or similar
on some of my vintage rigid mt bike conversions.

My, I think a 1991 model,
Rockhopper just had way too sensitive steering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-16, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Very sweet Jeff! I really like it. ...

Very sweet Jeff!

I really like it.

Enjoy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Seeing the front mini racks on a few of the...

Seeing the front mini racks on a few of the builds designed to attach at the canti braze on posts
it caused me to wonder about the ability of that contact point to bear a load safely.

Any one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

There are so many super re-imagined mtb's of...

There are so many super re-imagined mtb's of late. Really fun to see.
That Peugeot transformation is tremendous cormacf.

Some time back I posted an 87 Cimarron I liked a lot b4 the frame broke....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-16, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Thanks BigSung for sharing the parts list. ...

Thanks BigSung for sharing the parts list.
Great info.

Finished up my aluminum Trek 7000 build
after rattle can pumpkin orange paint job as 1x7 and Soma Oxford bars.

Used Compass Mule Shoe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Very nice BigSung! I expect your Cimarron...

Very nice BigSung!

I expect your Cimarron will fly like the wind at 24 pounds.
Enjoy.

My faded red 23" Cimarron frame with broken rear seat stays is lanquishing in the garage awaiting a trip...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-16, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

This is not much help but I have an Apex and...

This is not much help but I have an Apex and Rockhopper and prefer the ride of the Rockhopper
but my Apex is a 1985 and the geometry would be different from your 1990.
My Rockhopper is not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-16, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Thanks for the polishing tip Bikedued.

Thanks for the polishing tip Bikedued.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

Thanks for sharing pics of your 7000. It...

Thanks for sharing pics of your 7000.

It looks to be the same model and color as mine, (pic attached) perhaps even the same size.
Mine is the 22" frame
and a 1990 model which still had the 1"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-16, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

I sure like what you have done there hatrack71. ...

I sure like what you have done there hatrack71.
Nice work!
What did you use to strip the paint?

I have a 1990 Trek 7000 (aluminum frame) mtb torn down awaiting powder coat or I had considered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

wrk101, Your Mt Whitney looks super. I am a...

wrk101, Your Mt Whitney looks super.
I am a sucker for chrome frames and the contrast of bar wrap and tire color like you have chosen looks really nice.

Perhaps a honey colored Brooks as well in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-15, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Looking good. I like you many times try to...

Looking good.

I like you many times try to get the build done with parts on hand to ride and get to know the bike
to determine if I want to invest more dollars with a few upgrades or pass it on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-15, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

'Erichevy' I really like your Trek 950...

'Erichevy'

I really like your Trek 950 build.
I expect you are going to have lots of fun rides on it.

I have certainly been enjoying by two 1990 Treks,
(have posted pics b4 but here are a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-15, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Bikedued , you may have already seen this info on...

Bikedued , you may have already seen this info on your Trek 800 from the vintage Trek site

but in case you have not and are interested here are some links.


Fortunately vintage Treks are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-15, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Is yours a 1992 model? 22" frame? I like that...

Is yours a 1992 model? 22" frame?
I like that color green.

I have a 1990 850 22" (posted a pic earlier in this thread) and choose it often for my riding.
Currently I have upright bars
and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-15, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Nice Kona!

Nice Kona!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you. It's a 1992 model (23" and lugged...

Thank you.
It's a 1992 model (23" and lugged even).
I had actually considered building it up for myself as a 26" tourer.
That's a relatively inexpensive Xero Element XSM-3 Rim and hub wheelset he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-15, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

After seeing the nice Schwinn High Plains of...

After seeing the nice Schwinn High Plains of '3speedslow' above on this page I thought I would share a recent build a friend and
I did of a High Plains for a friend of his.
This came to me as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

I just installed a set of those Gotham tires on...

I just installed a set of those Gotham tires on an early 90's Rockhopper a few days ago to replace a set of Geax tires that I found to be too noisy for me and my mostly urban street riding and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-15, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

I really like what you've done with your...

I really like what you've done with your Panasonic mtb....
badger_biker. Very nice work.

Is there more of your project story linked elsewhere?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-15, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

A Tale of another 3 vintage mtb's.

http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/ViewPicsHere/MTB%20Vintage/20150410_173714_zpsuovn1kmp.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Here's a drive train shot since pic up against...

Here's a drive train shot since pic up against fence is non drive side.

http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/ViewPicsHere/Misc%20Pics2/UniRoverDriveTrain_zps5ff9cc50.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-14, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Thanks on the compliment eom. I...

Thanks on the compliment eom.



I think it is a 1986 model Univega mtb.

I tried to minimize cost on the build and thankfully these days there are some decent
reasonably priced non...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Enjoyed riding my vintage Univega mtb on a nice...

Enjoyed riding my vintage Univega mtb on a nice country ride 2 weeks back after making a few changes on cables, bar tape and tires.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

gomango, those 3 bikes are outstanding!

gomango, those 3 bikes are outstanding!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By cooperryder

That's a great looking Marin you have there. Nice...

That's a great looking Marin you have there. Nice job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

My Peugeot Orient Express in current config is...

My Peugeot Orient Express in current config is 30.8 lbs...quite a tank.
It is a heavy frame to begin with at 8.9 lbs for the bare frame & fork.
On the plus side it has lots of room to spare between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Thanks. Those are actually Chinese made...

Thanks.

Those are actually Chinese made knock offs, and heavy at that but help make this bike a blast to ride.
CST Metropolitan Palm Bay Wire Bead Tire 26-Inch x 2.35

METROPOLITAN PALM BAY...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-14, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

I forgot to mention, I did install this : ...

I forgot to mention, I did install this :

Shimano SM-CB90 In-line Brake Cable Adjuster with in-line barrel adjuster and cable quick-release

since those Tektro's did not have a quick release but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Ok, not a mtb 'drop bar' conversion, although I...

Ok, not a mtb 'drop bar' conversion, although I have done about 6 of those to this point & shared some of them, but this is a mtb conversion
with Nitto Albatross bars.

It is the 1986 Peugeot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-14, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Saw a couple other Peugeot MTB's. Here's the...

Saw a couple other Peugeot MTB's. Here's the current config of my Orient Express.

It's the 86 model with the under the chainstay mounted rear brake which I do not have mounted.
I think the next...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Thanks Bikedued. Is your chrome bike a...

Thanks Bikedued.

Is your chrome bike a Univega? Which model?

I like the seat stay/seat tube treatment better on your bike than the tig welded on mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-14, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Thanks for the info on the Panaracer TServs. I...

Thanks for the info on the Panaracer TServs. I failed to include that in my response. I always appreciate info on other good tires out there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-14, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Yes, that's the plan to find some lighter tires....

Yes, that's the plan to find some lighter tires.
I had picked up these terra cotta colored 1100g tires on clearance at REI for $13 each a few months back & that's all I had on hand in a 26".
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

A number of folks have mentioned the fairly light...

A number of folks have mentioned the fairly light weights of their mtb's converted to drop bar machines.

Anyone's build turn out to be quite a tank?

I just finished one yesterday, a mid 80's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-14, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

A number of folks have mentioned the fairly light...

A number of folks have mentioned the fairly light weights of their mtb's converted to drop bar machines.

Anyone's build turn out to be quite a tank?

I just finished one yesterday, a mid 80's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

frantik, That looks terrific. Very nice job....

frantik,

That looks terrific. Very nice job.

From my perspective you just cannot go into a bike shop and come away with a bike as cool as that for the amount invested.

These vintage mtb's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-14, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Here's my recently completed build of an 86...

Here's my recently completed build of an 86 Peugeot Orient Express.
This rendition has Albatross bars but I will probably switch out to drop bars b4 long.

I went with a 1 x 8 for now with a 42T...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-14, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

Another real beauty. You guys have been knocking...

Another real beauty. You guys have been knocking these recently completed mtb builds out of the park.
That it rides so wonderfully is icing on the cake.
I really like the lugs and the fork crown....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

[QUOTE=frantik;16705875]Finally finished with...

[QUOTE=frantik;16705875]Finally finished with this build :D I think i need a stem with less reach but otherwise she's done for now. Weighs a little under 21.5 lbs

http://i.imgur.com/hJ9u5tV.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,654
Posted By cooperryder

My seat stays at the seat tube on my red Cimarron...

My seat stays at the seat tube on my red Cimarron broke loose a few weeks ago.
Before:
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/ViewPicsHere/Misc%20Pics2/IMAG2365_zps6d3431c3.jpg

After:
Perhaps...
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