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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-13, 07:11 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Im still thinking you find the optimal length and...

Im still thinking you find the optimal length and then epoxy the poop out of the lowers and the stanchions will NOT ever move again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

That is an interesting idea, you could just...

That is an interesting idea, you could just remove the guts and then epoxy the stanchions so that they cannot physically more anymore. At that point youve ruined that SUS fork but if its something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

That Cimarron is really nice, well done sir. Good...

That Cimarron is really nice, well done sir. Good to know that the old shimano RD's will shift well with the newer indexed stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

I have some AT-3's on my paramount PDG50, I love...

I have some AT-3's on my paramount PDG50, I love them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-13, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Thats awesome, I still need to do at least one...

Thats awesome, I still need to do at least one conversion to one of my rigid's. I ride to work 4 days a week and usually ride my Paramount MTB. Its 24 lbs and just kicks butt. I never ride my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Thats funny, but also not funny at the same time....

Thats funny, but also not funny at the same time. Hows that bike riding for ya?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

21.5 lbs....lovely. My 22.8 lb Univega is also my...

21.5 lbs....lovely. My 22.8 lb Univega is also my first choice...I also run the wildgripper Sprint...amazing tires....LOVE THEM!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

That GT looks effin SICK!

That GT looks effin SICK!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

I love that pink. Looks amazing. I think I'm...

I love that pink. Looks amazing. I think I'm gonna convert my Panasonic mc 6500 to drops soonish
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Good work on that giant. I still need to get...

Good work on that giant. I still need to get around top converting one of my rigid mtbs to drop bar .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Yea that high sierra is excellent looking. Well...

Yea that high sierra is excellent looking. Well done good sir.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

I run a Deore DX 46T on my Univega with a STX FD...

I run a Deore DX 46T on my Univega with a STX FD that was designed for 42T. It does work but probably only because I run DX thumbies and the friction on the FD makes it easy to keep the FD in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

On first glance I would just say " hey thats a...

On first glance I would just say " hey thats a road bike ". It hardly resembles a mtn bike at this point. How does it ride? Did the fork make the bike more responsive for you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

I too recently picked up a short cage XT RD with...

I too recently picked up a short cage XT RD with a red pulley set on them. Aluminum pulleys reduce weight and since when did anodizing not look cool. Im actually considering dropping my 26T small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-13, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Dude Ive been having a real problem with N +1. I...

Dude Ive been having a real problem with N +1. I mean I sell off some of my "flippers" then I find these sick vintage MTB's on CL and I cannot help myself. I went to buy that Paramount series 50 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Yea they did offer more sizes back in the day,...

Yea they did offer more sizes back in the day, and the parts were made to last too. First time I saw a vintage 80s rear derailleur I was like " holy crap its metal.."....I was used to seeing plastic....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Looks great. Gotta love the older 7 and 8 speed...

Looks great. Gotta love the older 7 and 8 speed XT stuff its bombproof.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

You just dont see a lot of larger mtb...

You just dont see a lot of larger mtb frames...generally 21" is the largest you can find now. Back in the day it seemed larger frames were easily obtained. I know for me personally I like a smaller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

That bike looks nice, the frame is SO LARGE for a...

That bike looks nice, the frame is SO LARGE for a mountain bike...what is that 22"?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-13, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Man that really sucks, I have a MC-6500 and its...

Man that really sucks, I have a MC-6500 and its in pristine shape. I can only imagine how I would feel if my mc-6500 got trashed like that. I mean how do you destroy a bike this much? It almost looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-13, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Im looking to do a conversion but its not going...

Im looking to do a conversion but its not going to be with full drop bars but instead those dirt drops that people are using. Im looking on ebay and having a hard time finding anything except the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-13, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

I agree the Shimano "A" list is anything...

I agree the Shimano "A" list is anything but....The Deore line is really where its at. I admit to being a SRAM and Suntour fanboy....but oddly most of my bikes now have Shimano Deore, or 600/Ultegra....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-13, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

well yea of course they do, lol...they are not...

well yea of course they do, lol...they are not vintage but they are light. I have a set of Sakae SP-155's I would sell you. Came off a Univega UNO, they are all aluminum and very lightweight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

wellgo wr-1. 30 bucks a pair on eBay 90g or so a...

wellgo wr-1. 30 bucks a pair on eBay 90g or so a piece I use em on everything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Yea, Im not sure where those came from. LOL

Yea, Im not sure where those came from. LOL
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-13, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Gotta stick with the blue/red theme in some way...

Gotta stick with the blue/red theme in some way wouldnt you say? Hey nothing wrong with newer parts at all, they are probably lighter and work better than the older stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-13, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

A good paintjob is definitely worth a pound for...

A good paintjob is definitely worth a pound for sure, haha. My Univega is made of 969 Race-lite which is the same wall thickness as Columbus SL so its obviously a thin walled tubeset for sure. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Dont Cry!!! Ill be honest Im not really feeling...

Dont Cry!!! Ill be honest Im not really feeling it too much. It looks well put together and I bet it rides great, but its just not my style. I try to keep all my bikes more period correct, but as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

I have a Univega Alpina 5.5....right now with its...

I have a Univega Alpina 5.5....right now with its full MTB gear its at 23.6lbs. If I were to put it on a diet it would be around 22 and maybe less. Its insane light. I just cannot put drops and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-13, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Ill just have to keep my eyes peeled. Im sure...

Ill just have to keep my eyes peeled. Im sure with enough diligence I can find some of these parts. I really just love how yours came together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Right on thanks for that. Looks like finding...

Right on thanks for that. Looks like finding those WTB parts will be quite the challenge. Not cheap I assume?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-13, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

how are you attaching those thumbies to your...

how are you attaching those thumbies to your bars? Loving those drop bars....do tell I think my Univega is screaming out for that setup your rockin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

haha, for real though the chainstays work really...

haha, for real though the chainstays work really well and I love the look of them because it keeps a real clean look on the rear of the bike. Chainstay brakes are just too cool to look at. I never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

I just rode my 87 Panasonic mc-6500 with suntour...

I just rode my 87 Panasonic mc-6500 with suntour roller-cam u brake last week on some trails. No mud out that day, but it was stopping extremely well...no issues with it being "weak" in any way so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Love the tires on the MB-1. I have those same...

Love the tires on the MB-1. I have those same tires on my 87 Panasonic MC-6500. My MC6500 has a 71* head and 73* seat and it climbs trails well and generally rides perfectly. Its comfy, fast, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,624
Posted By andyfloyd

Im picking up a 1994 Univega Alpina 5.5 tonight...

Im picking up a 1994 Univega Alpina 5.5 tonight for pretty cheap. Im going to make it my drop bar conversion bike. Its got all Deore LX/XT. Silver/Red fade on the paint. Ill post some pics when I get...
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