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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 04:10 AM
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Posted By vp1337

Work in progress. Removing kickstand and adding...

Work in progress. Removing kickstand and adding more gear range soon. Then bigger tyres of course.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Lil' hack that might as well fit here. I was...

Lil' hack that might as well fit here. I was looking for 31.8 mm thumbies for my drop bar conversion, but didn't want to spend $$ on Paul adapters. I bodged these thumbies from of a SunRace SLM96...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-22, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Quite possibly my favourite bike in this thread,...

Quite possibly my favourite bike in this thread, and generally in this forum. Fantastic build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 04:13 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Technically still not a MTB, but pretty close. ...

Technically still not a MTB, but pretty close.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x871/marin_28db9438083ca49c7eacdfe37a8fc4a365264650.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

This is fantastic!

This is fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Not an MTB but a hybrid—I guess it counts. 1993...

Not an MTB but a hybrid—I guess it counts. 1993 Marin Redwood, full 700CX, pretty darn light for its size and age. Climbs like a beast.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

The Marin Redwood 1993 in a nearly-finished...

The Marin Redwood 1993 in a nearly-finished state. Looks super wonky because of the stubby stem, but hey, you gotta compensate the geometry somehow.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Looks comfy! 22.2 or 23.8 bars? If the latter,...

Looks comfy! 22.2 or 23.8 bars? If the latter, did the Tourneys go on easily? Thanks in advance!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

It has an enormous headtube and a rather funky...

It has an enormous headtube and a rather funky angle, so anything with a rise would be rather comfortable. :) Tried it though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 03:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Work in progress... ...

Work in progress...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x680/monstermarin_vol_2_41302_6_75ee4ef72d155e9ad461e27a53454e3f16009fe0.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

That's a '92 afaik, had the same but smaller....

That's a '92 afaik, had the same but smaller. Lovely though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Lovely, I need a Kuwahara in my life!

Lovely, I need a Kuwahara in my life!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Fantastic!

Fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

This looks super rad!

This looks super rad!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

One of the best bikes in the thread!

One of the best bikes in the thread!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-18, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Getting there! Still need a proper seat and...

Getting there! Still need a proper seat and correct diameter seatpost.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

I'm with thumbies right now as well, but honestly...

I'm with thumbies right now as well, but honestly I don't like their position. Plus bar ends look so much cleaner!


Thank you Julian, couldn't find the thread yet but will keep looking! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

I've got a casette, and I'd like indexed...

I've got a casette, and I'd like indexed shifting. 6-7-8 speed are compatible afaik, but 9 and above aren't. I've found some 8 speed Ultegra available, but not sure I wanna spend 70 quid on something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Somewhat off-topic question, but where do you...

Somewhat off-topic question, but where do you lads get all these bar-end shifters? I'm located in Hungary, in the last 3-4 years I've been looking for used bike parts ads in several Facebook groups...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-18, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Cheers! It's made by Kalloy UNO, I don't know the...

Cheers! It's made by Kalloy UNO, I don't know the exact model as my lbs ordered it for me. It is about 80 mm long and fits to a 1" fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Almost done! It's in a rideable state finally....

Almost done! It's in a rideable state finally. Need a 26.8 seatpost (probably, not sure yet, 26.4 falls in, it's coke can shimmed right now and tightened like a mofo), proper saddle, bar tape needs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-18, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Absolutely lovely! How's the front shifting?...

Absolutely lovely! How's the front shifting? Thought the MTB and road front derailleurs have different pull ratios?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Hey, it's a Peruzzo Marte. It works for 2 bikes,...

Hey, it's a Peruzzo Marte. It works for 2 bikes, but not for 3 unfortunately (even tho they claim it can hold 3, it physically cannot haha).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

And here's the frame for the previous stuff....

And here's the frame for the previous stuff. Scott Windriver 1989. I'm currently waiting for my ordered components to arrive.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-18, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Thanks and you're welcome!

Thanks and you're welcome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

That's the bodging part. :) These '89 XT...

That's the bodging part. :) These '89 XT thumbies' clamps are forged aluminum, so they aren't really bendable. Therefore I took my DX thumbies' clamps (steel), bent them up, found some longer screws...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Bodging, cleaning, assembling. Soon. :) ...

Bodging, cleaning, assembling. Soon. :)


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x234/1_28cf1661171d1142b64eae3d76a8f201caa04448.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-18, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Looks proper fantastic if you ask me!

Looks proper fantastic if you ask me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Absolutely true. Lovely bike!

Absolutely true. Lovely bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

An update to my conversion (altough it's not an...

An update to my conversion (altough it's not an MTB but a trekking bike originally).



https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/41824868000_f4ef039451_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Too bad they cost more than most of my complete...

Too bad they cost more than most of my complete bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-18, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Almost too bloody good!

Almost too bloody good!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-17, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Fixed that for ya buddy, looks absolutely...

Fixed that for ya buddy, looks absolutely amazing! Make sure to keep us updated on this, super rad!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-17, 06:06 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Here's my Marin Bear Valley SE 1992 finally in a...

Here's my Marin Bear Valley SE 1992 finally in a ridable form:

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/monstermarin-34920_16.jpg (https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/monstermarin-34920)

Gonna change seatpost,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-17, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Lush! Beautiful job!

Lush! Beautiful job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

My ratty low budget SS is almost ready. I've...

My ratty low budget SS is almost ready. I've removed the toe clips and shortened the chain already. Will probably swap the seatpost and the saddle as well, and I'll install a celeste bar tape instead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Yeah, haha, it was cringe at first then love at...

Yeah, haha, it was cringe at first then love at second sight. Perfect for a frankenbike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-17, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

That's why it's a work in progress. ;) Most of my...

That's why it's a work in progress. ;) Most of my parts are acquired already, I need a pair of tyres and some cables and it's ready to be assembled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

Work in progress Marin Bear Valley SE |...

Work in progress

Marin Bear Valley SE | Tange OS butted CrMo tubing (~18.5")
Marin Rockstar forks
Ritchey Logic threaded 1 1/8" headset
Shogun stem
Tektro levers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-17, 02:03 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

I'd post mine as well then, since this thread...

I'd post mine as well then, since this thread gave me the inspiration in the first place.
It's not an MTB, it's a trekking bike from 1994, so 700c wheels. It's tons of fun!

From this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-16, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,796
Posted By vp1337

That's bloody awesome!

That's bloody awesome!
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