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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Well I'd just like to sincerely thank you for...

Well I'd just like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to share some of your knowledge with me. I've grown very fond of 1980s Japanese bikes, and have become increasingly interested in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-17, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Some more interesting info! I just found a few...

Some more interesting info! I just found a few scans from the 1984 Diamond Back catalog, and I don't see a mention of the Ridge Runner.

I also read that the reason for the sudden model name...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-17, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Thanks! I'm really excited about it. So far the...

Thanks! I'm really excited about it. So far the plan is just to totally break it down, clean, de-rust, and polish everything, then reassemble and test ride it!!! Then I'll decide what to do from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-17, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Here's an early Diamond Back Ridge Runner I just...

Here's an early Diamond Back Ridge Runner I just picked up. Almost all original, but in rough shape.

I'm pretty sure it's a 1983 model with Tange Champion no.5 tubing. I'm really curious to know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

I was just looking through some of the bikes in...

I was just looking through some of the bikes in this thread again and noticed that the red 1985 Ironman I just picked up is VERY close in serial number to yours. Thought that was kinda cool. I'm also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-17, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Just picked up this 1985 Ironman. ...

Just picked up this 1985 Ironman.

https://i.imgur.com/1lXzSMF.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JFsrwVL.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-17, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

That's beautiful!!! I love what you've done with...

That's beautiful!!! I love what you've done with it. Very classy bike. That champagne kind of color looks great on it too :thumb:

Here's what my '84 Elite GT is looking like these days. Serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-17, 02:36 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Saw this Super Elite on ebay and noticed that the...

Saw this Super Elite on ebay and noticed that the serial number on the seat tube was pictured, so I figured I'd add it to the database. IT IS NOT MINE. It looks to be an April of 1981 Centurion Super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-16, 03:26 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Thanks man! I'd love to see some more pics of...

Thanks man! I'd love to see some more pics of your early Elite GT. I love the color scheme on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-16, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Ok, I am 100% addicted now!

Doing more searching on Facebook and happened upon this! Yet another variation!

Looks to be another version 1 with the metal headtube badge, separated decals, and sporting a 1983 style paint job!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-16, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

I love it!!! Looks fun to ride too. If you EVER...

I love it!!! Looks fun to ride too. If you EVER decide to sell or trade it please let me know! I'd kill to have both versions of a 1 year only model lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-16, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Since acquiring my April of '84 Elite GT I've...

Since acquiring my April of '84 Elite GT I've become very interested in this, and I would definitely agree that the '83 serials are indeed 1984 models that were being made in anticipation of the new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Not sure why that showed up as a thumbnail. I'll...

Not sure why that showed up as a thumbnail. I'll try it this way instead.

https://i.imgur.com/tasf4ut.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,362
Posted By AustinFitz

Another Elite GT appears!

I recently caught the vintage road bike bug, and started looking for a project to rehab. I've always admired them, but never owned one myself. Shortly after starting my search I stumbled upon this...
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