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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Considering I got mine for $20…. ...

Considering I got mine for $20….
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$825 each seems insane.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

$825 each? Insane.

$825 each? Insane.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Dual rollercams is a big thumbs up from me! Very...

Dual rollercams is a big thumbs up from me! Very nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Elevated chainstays were a solution looking for a...

Elevated chainstays were a solution looking for a problem.

The problems being:
Chainsuck: where the chain gets sucked down between the tire and chainstay during rough riding, or conversely,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

My buddy's dad bought a Nashbar Terra Back in the...

My buddy's dad bought a Nashbar Terra Back in the mid 80's, very similar to this one. It was outfitted with Suntour XC Components and roller cam brakes. Silver with a sweet bullmoose handlebar. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

LOVE me some Kona!

LOVE me some Kona!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Just finished building this ole pile: ...

Just finished building this ole pile:

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1998 Marin Hawk Hill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Ah, but so very interesting - BB junction and...

Ah, but so very interesting - BB junction and what's the tab near the seat post for?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Be sure to add this to the Bullmoose Handlebars ...

Be sure to add this to the Bullmoose Handlebars (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1263293-show-me-your-bullmoose-handlebar-mountain-bike.html)thread!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

My 1985 Peugeot Canyon Express that got powder...

My 1985 Peugeot Canyon Express that got powder coated several years ago:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1440/ce_1_c136fae7f7c24346319177db9e5cfbaac157b2e1.jpg
At the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Make sure you add this lovely example to the...

Make sure you add this lovely example to the "Bullmoose Handlebars" (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1263293-show-me-your-bullmoose-handlebar-mountain-bike.html) thread!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

That Deore LX, and its immediate predecessor...

That Deore LX, and its immediate predecessor Mountain LX drivetrain is really nice. As nice as, but maybe not as light as, Deore XT of the same era. I especially like the understated, yet very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 04:17 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Don't think I've posted this up here - 1985...

Don't think I've posted this up here - 1985 Fisher Montare:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/montare_1_f0d44749061f6e37cfefed368284c5f06c62f9a6.jpg

Upgraded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Ron Jon Surf Shop?

Ron Jon Surf Shop?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

That is seriously cool! I hadn't remembered or...

That is seriously cool! I hadn't remembered or thought about Bike Beat for ages! Don't know much about them other than that I think they were a SoCal shop that had some frames made for them. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I worked in a shop that sold GT back in 1995...

I worked in a shop that sold GT back in 1995 (Fishers Cyclery in Salt Lake City, UT) and every one of their mtbs had that "Mavic equipped" chainstay protector applied. Love it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

As I recall, MOS stood for Mountain Over Size,...

As I recall, MOS stood for Mountain Over Size, probably referring to the head tube diameter. Or larger diameter frame tubes. Also, those quirky bent chainstays were made from fork blades. I always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Back when I worked at Fishers Cyclery in Salt...

Back when I worked at Fishers Cyclery in Salt Lake City ('94 -'96) there was a guy who had one just like this. He'd bring it in for regular tune ups and occasional brake pad replacements and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I suppose I could add my own "modern vintage" MTB...

I suppose I could add my own "modern vintage" MTB here as it is now 20 years old (built in 2003), my Curtlo Epic Mountaineer. 20 years in electronics is a lifetime, so I figured this could at least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

The font on the Trek downtube decal suggests...

The font on the Trek downtube decal suggests later than 96. The wishbone stay supports that theory. Maybe 98 - 99 if I were a guessing man. Date codes can guide you in the right direction, as will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I was working in a shop when 8 speed came out,...

I was working in a shop when 8 speed came out, and subsequently 9 speed. The debate at the counter (this was pre widespread internets) was always "why do we need more?" I think a sloping top tube,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Thank you. I've wasted too much of my life...

Thank you. I've wasted too much of my life trying to explain this to the kid at the LBS who's never actually experienced a front derailleur. I like me some 3x9!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Agreed. I’ve had a few bikes with them and...

Agreed. I’ve had a few bikes with them and they’ve always worked well. How cool is a 3DV pulley down low on the seat tube where no one expects it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

You guys can't read my mind? I was so excited to...

You guys can't read my mind? I was so excited to see that interesting derailleur cable routing I simply didn't quote it...

So... Could you please post up some closeup pics of the FD cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Closeup of that FD cable routing please?

Closeup of that FD cable routing please?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I had it powder coated several years ago.

I had it powder coated several years ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Here are a few of mine: ...

Here are a few of mine:

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1991 Fat City Cycles Wicked Fat Chance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Twins! 1989 Panasonic Mountain Cat 4500: ...

Twins!

1989 Panasonic Mountain Cat 4500:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Jesus. Be still my beating heart...

Jesus. Be still my beating heart...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I think a Big One Inch (BOI) would be more...

I think a Big One Inch (BOI) would be more appropriate on a Team, but a Switchblade would look great too. Just be sure the axle to crown (A-C) measurement is correct for the the frame geometry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Ace! I had one of those Serfas Kevlar seats back...

Ace! I had one of those Serfas Kevlar seats back in 1993 or so... it was really "grippy", didn't allow me to slide around much. Plus it was like sitting on a 2x4. But they look sweet. I love Fats...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Finally! A Toad shows up! Serious eye candy,...

Finally! A Toad shows up! Serious eye candy, that! Thank you for posting!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Just picked this one up yesterday: ...

Just picked this one up yesterday:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/drive_side_c6244fc81bbd109b57ee45b3961a01ebe04c9756.jpg
Don't really know what I'll do with it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Late 80s Trek 830: ...

Late 80s Trek 830:


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Pics of that sweet cycle computer mounted at the...

Pics of that sweet cycle computer mounted at the front wheel please. And looks like a Cannondale velcro mounted water bottle to boot. What a great find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Explosif’s are my favorite Kona’s of all. I had...

Explosif’s are my favorite Kona’s of all. I had a gold 92 for a while; wish I’d never sold it…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

A Tange Switchblade or Bontrager equivalent would...

A Tange Switchblade or Bontrager equivalent would be oh so nice. But I'm a sucker for tapered straight blade forks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Building this one up for my daughter to go...

Building this one up for my daughter to go exploring the trails with me:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I was under the impression that braze-on holes...

I was under the impression that braze-on holes were predrilled..... Maybe they were but then the miters were cut off axis?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I recall seeing those Campagnolo components for...

I recall seeing those Campagnolo components for the first time sometime around 1991 or so. Even then I thought the brake levers were ridiculous. But you could adjust them six ways from Sunday... so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Recently acquired 1994 Norco Nitro: ...

Recently acquired 1994 Norco Nitro:


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Like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

When I worked at Fishers Cyclery in Salt Lake...

When I worked at Fishers Cyclery in Salt Lake City (mid 90’s) we used to joke about Y bikes by saying stuff like “Y bike? Why’d ya buy that?” and “you know what they say - ride a Trek, ride a wreck”…...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Mid to late 90's....

Mid to late 90's....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Back in about 1993 the Wheeler 9900 was top of...

Back in about 1993 the Wheeler 9900 was top of the line, aluminum, XTR M900, with a Marzocchi XC500 fork. I think Wheeler was a German brand trying to break into the American market. Your 6600...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Would love to see pics of the ParkPre 825 when...

Would love to see pics of the ParkPre 825 when you can. I worked in a shop in Colorado Springs in the early 90's that sold them. I always thought they were a very good looking bike. Very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Serial number is 359W11. From the fatcogs...

Serial number is 359W11. From the fatcogs website is this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Just nabbed this one today - late 80’s Fat City...

Just nabbed this one today - late 80’s Fat City Cycles Wicked Fat Chance. I’m very excited about it!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

^^^ That generation of Exage (1993 I think) was...

^^^ That generation of Exage (1993 I think) was particularly nice. Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

Might be able to figure it out via serial number....

Might be able to figure it out via serial number. Check under the BB, inside rear dropouts, or maybe on the side at the bottom of the seat tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-21, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By Smokinapankake

I rode one of these for years until I ran it into...

I rode one of these for years until I ran it into the garage on my roof rack in 2001 or so, ovalizing the head tube and bending the forks. Stiffest frame I've ever ridden! Love those Alien E-stay...
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