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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Did you paint the Salsa and then put Voodoo...

Did you paint the Salsa and then put Voodoo stickers on it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I bought this from OTS a few months ago and have...

I bought this from OTS a few months ago and have finally gotten around to getting it built up. I bought it specifically to build up as a drop bar mountain bike but I am not sure if I will leave it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Do you get a lot of flex at the stem? I have mine...

Do you get a lot of flex at the stem? I have mine set up like yours and I get a lot of flex. I weight about 240 so that may something to do with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I suspect that folks have their preferences but I...

I suspect that folks have their preferences but I don't recall there being any kind of dogma on either one in this thread. None of these bikes are being restored to original so it would seem out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Finally got a chance to measure the tubes (forgot...

Finally got a chance to measure the tubes (forgot the fork, though). The top and seat tubes were both 28.6 and the down tube was 31.7 (ish). My fork is not a unicrown.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I'll measure the top and down tube on mine...

I'll measure the top and down tube on mine tomorrow and let you know. I know very little about the frame except that it has Cromor OR stickers on the seat tube and fork blade. Regardless, I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

FYI-I have a mountain bike with Cromor OR and it...

FYI-I have a mountain bike with Cromor OR and it takes a 27.0 seat tube as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

LOL. I had to stop myself from asking.

LOL. I had to stop myself from asking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I have an Apex but it is currently with my son. I...

I have an Apex but it is currently with my son. I really liked it. If it had been a couple of inches bigger, it would have been a forever bike for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Looking good. That is my favorite Shimano...

Looking good. That is my favorite Shimano mountain crank style. It only lasted a couple of years but I loved it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Suspension travel was relatively short in 96 as...

Suspension travel was relatively short in 96 as compared to now. The Troll fork is 420 AC so it will work fine. You could also look for a used fork from that time period which would likely be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Why feel guilty? Pick up a rigid fork and put...

Why feel guilty? Pick up a rigid fork and put the Quadra 21 in storage in case you want to put it back on later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

If you can find a sleeve, that should do the...

If you can find a sleeve, that should do the trick.I used one for a while and it was not a problem. However, I think the M800 came with a 1.25 (rather than 1.125) stem so you may not be able to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-19, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I have been doing that for years on various bikes...

I have been doing that for years on various bikes and other than being a bit more fiddly to install, I have never had a problem with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-19, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I love the color of that Concorde.

I love the color of that Concorde.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

That Fisher Montare brings back memories. I had...

That Fisher Montare brings back memories. I had one of those. It was pretty heavy but I loved the looks of the elevated chainstays.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Nice bike. When I first got into riding I was...

Nice bike. When I first got into riding I was basically broke. But, I saved up enough money to buy that era of XT rear derailleur. I was so proud of that thing. I have always been partial to that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I can't tell you anything about your frame but I...

I can't tell you anything about your frame but I hope you post more about this bike. I saw that for sale on the list and wished I was in a position to buy it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

The latest incarnation of my 94 Diamondback Apex....

The latest incarnation of my 94 Diamondback Apex. I stripped the orange rattle can paint I put on several years ago and attempted the bluing like Happy Feet did with his. Unlike him, I did not put a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I received the Velo Orange Cigne stem late last...

I received the Velo Orange Cigne stem late last week and got it mounted. I like it a lot. It looks much better than the cobbled together version I had on there before.

Not really a fan of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Hard to say whether you will immediately regret...

Hard to say whether you will immediately regret it. If you really want an old CX bike, then you should hold out for one. That being said, I love my conversion but I was able to do it with a bike I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-17, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I ended up ordering one of these for my...

I ended up ordering one of these for my conversion. I'll post pics and my impressions after it gets here. I am pretty psyched about it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-17, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

LD stems are a love or hate option. I happen to...

LD stems are a love or hate option. I happen to love them. This is the Cigne stem from Velo Orange.

https://velo-orange.com/collections/stems/products/cigne-stem
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Very nice.

Very nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Very nice. I saw one on a bike at my first...

Very nice. I saw one on a bike at my first mountain bike race in 1992. Loved it but soon Rockshox replaced them in my heart.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Is that an old Switchblade fork? I lusted after...

Is that an old Switchblade fork? I lusted after one of those briefly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-17, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

JimboMartin, I am in love with that color. Man...

JimboMartin, I am in love with that color. Man that looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-17, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

That may or may not have been me. I am loving...

That may or may not have been me. I am loving mine so far but I wish mine had the original paint on it. Yours looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

I thought pretty much every non road bike went to...

I thought pretty much every non road bike went to 1 1/8" by then. That is good to know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-17, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Did that come with a 1" steerer? If not, what...

Did that come with a 1" steerer? If not, what have you done to use that Nitto stem?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-17, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Finally moved to a new online host so I can share...

Finally moved to a new online host so I can share a pic of my diamondback. I have added fenders since the pic was taken. I also plan a repaint when the weather gets better.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-17, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

After test fitting a few things on the Paramount,...

After test fitting a few things on the Paramount, I ultimately went with my head and built up the Diamond Back. The Paramount was just a bit too small and required an awful lot of stem. I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Thanks, Squeeze. I like that Sun Lite stem with...

Thanks, Squeeze. I like that Sun Lite stem with the two bolts. That is handy. And, inexpensive enough to take a chance on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Kingston, that Miyata looks nice. Bikes like...

Kingston, that Miyata looks nice. Bikes like that are why I am interested in pursuing a drop bar mountain bike.

The Apex came with a threadless, so there would not be an adapter on it. I agree...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

That is one of the benefits of the Paramount that...

That is one of the benefits of the Paramount that I forgot to list. It has a shorter top tube so the reach will be less.

Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

If I go with the Paramount (and just typing the...

If I go with the Paramount (and just typing the post made me lean harder in that direction) the adapter you linked to is my fallback option. I would love to find a dirt drop type stem in 1 1/8" as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,753
Posted By beicster

Should I follow my head or my heart? I have...

Should I follow my head or my heart?

I have decided that I want to convert one of my old mountain bikes to a drop bar adventure bike that can be ridden on multi-surface rides. The other one will...
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