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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Many were originally called All Terrain Bikes -...

Many were originally called All Terrain Bikes - from roads to gravel to paths to singletrack - they could handle what was out there at the time. (Not so much with today’s six foot drops, black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Safe to assume you didn’t race on that? Are...

Safe to assume you didn’t race on that?

Are those vintage Ground Control tires?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

A friend gifted me a similar vintage Grizzly he...

A friend gifted me a similar vintage Grizzly he had converted to SS (no cable stops were harmed in the process). I put fenders on it and regifted it to a coworker who lives only a mile from work. She...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

WTF??? Whoever left it should be put in the...

WTF??? Whoever left it should be put in the stocks for a week! It’s durn hard to find a large enough ATB frame for me. I’m happy with my ‘84, but I’d gladly take another! They make such good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Nice match with the VP pedals. And nobody cares...

Nice match with the VP pedals. And nobody cares if you’ve posted it before - this thread is explicitly for bike porn. The more pairs of round things in our faces, the better!:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

And it needs to be clean because you can’t mount...

And it needs to be clean because you can’t mount fenders with roller cam brakes. I suppose you could with chain stay-mounted brakes, but not on the fork. But I’m a weirdo with fenders, so not many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Maruishi made the 80’s Nashbar road frames. I...

Maruishi made the 80’s Nashbar road frames. I don’t know about the ATB frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

This was freaking amazing! I want to go to visit...

This was freaking amazing! I want to go to visit Pullins Cyclery now! (subscribed!)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Man, look at those steep seat and head tube...

Man, look at those steep seat and head tube angles!

It would be interesting to see an evolutionary line of MTBs from 1980 to 2020 to see how things have changed. Like the “parade of early humans.”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

This is currently the oldest active thread in the...

This is currently the oldest active thread in the first page (by 4 years).
It’s so old it’s almost vintage in and of itself!
It’s so old that many of the original picture links no longer are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Interesting that the joints are not lugged. My...

Interesting that the joints are not lugged. My ‘84 Stumpy has a lugged frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Unless the frame is compromised and the...

Unless the frame is compromised and the components are shot, you got a deal! Those early 1990’s 970’s were mid-tier steel-framed bikes that indeed make great creative platforms. I’d have paid $100...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Found at a local bike co-op: 1986...

Found at a local bike co-op:

1986 Specialized Rock Hopper. First year of their Taiwanese bikes; last year of the Deer Head line. Also, Flag cranks.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

If it’s is in nearly new condition, I would hate...

If it’s is in nearly new condition, I would hate to see it rust away as a winter commuter.

The early 90’s 900 series were the last of Trek’s lugged MTB’s. That looks like it might be the largest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 05:03 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Gorgeous!

Gorgeous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Ok, now let's see it! :thumb:

Ok, now let's see it! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

http://d207ibygpg2z1x.cloudfront.net/image/upload/...

http://d207ibygpg2z1x.cloudfront.net/image/upload/v1540973697/articles_upload/content/ibttqvywe6gihhcu1zzf.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

I dig the high flange hubs on a mountain bike!

I dig the high flange hubs on a mountain bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Gorgeous Trek! Those Deore DX derailleurs are...

Gorgeous Trek! Those Deore DX derailleurs are some of the sexiest ever made IMHO. Now you just need some fenders ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Being that you're in FL, I guess you'll never...

Being that you're in FL, I guess you'll never know... but it'd be interesting to see if this makes a difference in snow or on ice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-18, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Good catch! I’ve come across those on occasion...

Good catch! I’ve come across those on occasion but it didn’t cross my radar. Not sure why they didn’t go vertical dropout...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Looks like you have semi horizontal dropouts, so...

Looks like you have semi horizontal dropouts, so not a lot of room to take up slack in the chain. That’s probably why there was still a rear derailleur on there. If you can’t grt the chain tensioned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

I love the raised chain stays on the Cinelli. An...

I love the raised chain stays on the Cinelli. An ancestor to the “dropped” drive side chainstay on some modern bikes to maintain low Q and/or good chainring clearance?

I’m not surprised by your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-18, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

MTB, kayak, skis, hockey - you name it, he shreds...

MTB, kayak, skis, hockey - you name it, he shreds it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

I can’t remember if I posted it or not, but here...

I can’t remember if I posted it or not, but here is this past weekend’s use of my ‘89 Rock Combo. Too bad the “Monster-cross” term didn’t exist yet, it might have lasted more than one model year.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

^^^Cool! Does that index?

^^^Cool! Does that index?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Nice find! Looks like the PO got the seat post...

Nice find! Looks like the PO got the seat post head backwards... It is a killer paint job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Looks super sick with the skinwalls!

Looks super sick with the skinwalls!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-18, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

^^^ I dig the lavender housing!

^^^ I dig the lavender housing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-18, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Cool wall-hanging setup! (And nice bikes!) ...

Cool wall-hanging setup! (And nice bikes!)

How do you like the Maxxis DTH? You seem to have them on a number of bikes. Looks like a working-man's alternative to Compass Rat Trap Pass...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Wow, I am neither a fan of carbon or suspension...

Wow, I am neither a fan of carbon or suspension on vintage bikes, but there are always exceptions and this is certainly one of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Adorable face FTW!

Adorable face FTW!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-18, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Looks like the Sunlite rack, same as on my...

Looks like the Sunlite rack, same as on my Stumpy. Agreed, super cool paint job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/c18e610f_e0f3_45da_ae13_f741cb7fd9c4_f94da707ac774946113d725a7e779cb35acb0b92.jpeg

Thanks!

The first iteration was set up with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Some sick looking MTBs on this thread! I've been...

Some sick looking MTBs on this thread! I've been anxiously waiting to finish some builds to post up. Here goes!

Perfect timing for another '84-ish Ross Mt Hood!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-15, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Glad that Ross finally found a good home!

Glad that Ross finally found a good home!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-15, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Date codes for parts? I'll bet there was a chrome...

Date codes for parts? I'll bet there was a chrome fork to match originally. Mongoose perhaps? Whatever it is, very nice find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-15, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

And Specialized chainrings. It almost looks like...

And Specialized chainrings. It almost looks like it's set up as a half-step + granny like a vintage touring bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

+1 you did! Now the only thing left to do is...

+1 you did! Now the only thing left to do is convert it to a dirt-drop. :thumb:

Is the drivetrain Suntour?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Welcome back to riding - it's never too late! ...

Welcome back to riding - it's never too late! Sounds like you have a great plan and a great attitude to match. You're doing what you're supposed to be doing on a bike - enjoying the ride! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Love the bi-plane fork! A little brass wool and...

Love the bi-plane fork! A little brass wool and some WD40 would shine that up real nice.
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=461715&d=1435698312
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-15, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Getting there :thumb: ...

Getting there :thumb:
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=459127&d=1434664950
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Dude, even the large size of your photo is small....

Dude, even the large size of your photo is small. We're all here for bike porn. Abide.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

It could use some Huffy decals... :thumb:

It could use some Huffy decals... :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Score.

Score.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Sweet score! I know exactly what you mean. My...

Sweet score! I know exactly what you mean. My front hub was wonky as well. I thought it would need a repack. I started to take what I thought were cones out and discovered Sansin cartridge hubs. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Wish I owned them, but I met a couple riding '84...

Wish I owned them, but I met a couple riding '84 Stumpjumpers in Glacier Park this weekend. They were in great shape and looked as beautiful as that Trek.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

I guess I just showed how much I know about...

I guess I just showed how much I know about vintage MTBs... and I was four when you started riding that bike... :rolleyes: Thanks for sharing some history!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

Gorgeous pictures, jmeb! Repack Rider, is...

Gorgeous pictures, jmeb!

Repack Rider, is your bicycle bi? Could go MTB, could go Mixte? ;) That thing looks like it's built to take some serious abuse, must be fun!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-15, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,049
Posted By mountaindave

I have a '97 Stage Comp from right around the...

I have a '97 Stage Comp from right around the time Trek bought them out. Still had the hand finishing of when they were truly Kleins. I would say it qualifies. I love their deep blue paint job with...
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