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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-17, 01:29 PM
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Posted By kehomer

This may be the orange Stumpjumper you saw...

This may be the orange Stumpjumper you saw earlier with the downtube shifters. I had the shifter attachments brazed on before the frame was powder coated. I happen to like that type of shifter. Since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

This 1986 Stumpjumper has been shown in this...

This 1986 Stumpjumper has been shown in this thread before, last time I believe about a year ago. I bought the stripped down frame a few years ago, had it powder coated and added my preferred...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Pictures of this '86 Stumpjumper were posted here...

Pictures of this '86 Stumpjumper were posted here in the Spring. I thought some of you might like to see the bike with fenders. Also replaced the Ichigear pista drop bars with Nitto B135s.

There...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Good looking, well thought out bike!:ride: Enjoy!

Good looking, well thought out bike!:ride: Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Here's another vote for T'Servs!:thumb:

Here's another vote for T'Servs!:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-14, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

I'm using the T-Serv 1.75" tires on my dropbar...

I'm using the T-Serv 1.75" tires on my dropbar Stumpjumper. The last I checked, the bike weighted ~ 26.5 lbs minus the rear rack. In addition to the weight savings of the T-Servs, they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-14, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

A very striking bike. I like the combination of...

A very striking bike. I like the combination of the understated green frame with the black components and red highlights. The beautiful landscape settings set it off. Terrific job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Nice bike. Bet you will enjoy it.

Nice bike. Bet you will enjoy it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Yes. Thanks to the mentoring of Professor Frantic...

Yes. Thanks to the mentoring of Professor Frantic in this column, I assembled a Deore 7sp indexed setup on my 1989 Mountain Cat 5500 Panasonic with a std road drop bar. Worked great. I love that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-14, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Clean looking bike. Congratulations!

Clean looking bike. Congratulations!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

"Neo-Pop-71" ​ Great job!

"Neo-Pop-71" ​ Great job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Marc, with Creative Candy did the work. He's in...

Marc, with Creative Candy did the work. He's in Dawsonville, GA 678-462-7223. 01racing03@AOL.com. Marc is an old time sports car and cycle racer. By the way, any praise from you is high praise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Thank you to the persons who responded to my...

Thank you to the persons who responded to my candy-orange stumpjumper pictures. I really appreciate it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

A lovely looking bike! 21 1/2 lbs, WOW!...

A lovely looking bike! 21 1/2 lbs, WOW! Congratulations!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

I appreciate the good words! They mean a lot. The...

I appreciate the good words! They mean a lot. The brake calipers are old Shimano BR-454 made in Japan, borrowed from another MT bike. I haven't ridden the bike much yet but anticipate that I may have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Thanks for the kind words!

Thanks for the kind words!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Thank you. I was surprised at how well it turned...

Thank you. I was surprised at how well it turned out. The tires are Panaracer T-Servs 1.75". Great tires!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

This bike is about 90% completed. It started out...

This bike is about 90% completed. It started out as a 1986 Stumpjumper Sport frame and fork I purchased a year ago. The paint is candy-orange powder. The components are a mix of new, NOS and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Wow, very attractive bike. Are those chrome forks?

Wow, very attractive bike. Are those chrome forks?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

You did a great job of fitting fenders on your...

You did a great job of fitting fenders on your bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Close cousins is right, right down to similar...

Close cousins is right, right down to similar frame colors. You say the tubes on your frame are Ishiwata? I don't know what type of steel the Stump's frame is made from but it's pretty hefty....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

What's sick about downtube shifters? I also like...

What's sick about downtube shifters? I also like bar end and STI shifters. When I converted my Panasonic MC5500 to drop bar, I used thumbies instead of bar ends (following your advice on how to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Thanks for the good word! On the crank, no...

Thanks for the good word! On the crank, no telling what will turn up. I am partial to the Sugino XD600s however, having used them twice to build a Surly LHT and a Panasonic tourer in previous years....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

This is a 1986 Stumpjumper frame I recently...

This is a 1986 Stumpjumper frame I recently acquired. The original orange paint had been oversprayed and looked pretty bad. Had it stripped and powder coated in Candy Orange by a local outfit,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Don't overlook the Panaracer T-Serv, all black....

Don't overlook the Panaracer T-Serv, all black. Same carcass as the Compass and less expensive. Runs about $40.00 each. Mine ride great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Very attractive and very ingenious! Way to go.

Very attractive and very ingenious! Way to go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t626/kehomer1/...

http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t626/kehomer1/Bikes_%20Lo%20Rez/IMG_1187-002_zps1e2c3473.jpg (http://s1317.photobucket.com/user/kehomer1/media/Bikes_%20Lo%20Rez/IMG_1187-002_zps1e2c3473.jpg.html)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-13, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Great picture! Looks like you can push down trees...

Great picture! Looks like you can push down trees and make your own path. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-13, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

No problemo, anixi. To each his own. I have 225mm...

No problemo, anixi. To each his own. I have 225mm Nitto Technomic stems on both of my road bikes. and a high Nitto Periscopa on the mountain bike I am in the middle of converting to drops. ;) Will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

"Real riding", anixi? Maybe you've got me pegged....

"Real riding", anixi? Maybe you've got me pegged. I usually ride at a pretty leisurely pace. I'll leave the "real riding" for those who are in a hurry to get there. I'm strictly a road rider. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Wrong. One uses what ever position he is most...

Wrong. One uses what ever position he is most comfortable with. Lot's of good advice can be had from the readers of these forums but, frankly, I've seen some screwy (to me) opinions given here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

I sent in a request for help to contributors to...

I sent in a request for help to contributors to this thread a few weeks ago and got some good answers. I bought a very clean 1989 Panasonic MC-5500 expecting to check it out and pass it on to another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

You say the MT60 thumb shifter clamps are metal...

You say the MT60 thumb shifter clamps are metal and can be coaxed onto larger road drop bars? Is there a problem with the pins on the 7 sp XT M732 body mating with the MT60 6 sp base? I just ordered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

Yes. The existing shifters are Mountain LX...

Yes. The existing shifters are Mountain LX thumbies that are integrated with the brake lever housing. I may switch to the Deore XT shifters that clamp directly to the bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,503
Posted By kehomer

I've already posted a question in a couple of...

I've already posted a question in a couple of other forums but I'm not sure the other guys will get what I need.

I am an old guy whose limited biking experience is with 70s and 80s road bikes,...
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