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03-29-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,776
Posted By DorkDisk

22lbs shoud be feasible. I built my 21" '94...

22lbs shoud be feasible.

I built my 21" '94 750 to 23lbs 11oz trying to not be heavy, not necessarily a lightweight build. 2x9, 1800g wheels, 38mm tires

A flat bar setup, 1500g wheels, and...
03-23-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,776
Posted By DorkDisk

This was pretty common BITD when MTBs took off;...

This was pretty common BITD when MTBs took off; much was writ in the past about it. Bontrager, Ritchey, and Breezer stuck to 1" high quality steel for many years with no issues. Others upsized to...
03-21-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 171
Posted By DorkDisk

I'd say it's more a "different bike"

I'd say it's more a "different bike"
03-21-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 171
Posted By DorkDisk

Because they're different bike types and are...

Because they're different bike types and are designed to fit differently.

The FX is for beginners who like to be upright so short top tubes and taller head tubes.
...
03-19-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,742
Posted By DorkDisk

This old guy now rides mostly 700c wheels with...

This old guy now rides mostly 700c wheels with 38mm tires

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2012...
03-16-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,103
Posted By DorkDisk

IRD offer a crankset that works with 73mm shells...

IRD offer a crankset that works with 73mm shells (https://www.interlocracing.com/shop/ird-crankarms-bb-lobo-2520?search=crank#attr=3028,1189) and can do 30/46 or 1x. You'll still need to check the...
03-04-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 303
Posted By DorkDisk

I'd try to place a cable stop on the seat tube...

I'd try to place a cable stop on the seat tube and a roller on the seatpost clamp; at that point you can use a normal caliper.
02-21-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,007
Posted By DorkDisk

Margin should be better with Al bits

Margin should be better with Al bits
02-20-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,236
Posted By DorkDisk

90 Haro...

90 Haro Extremehttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1079/august_26_2019_100009_2_f1e377f4e78fd65ac683641403efff0bac90d6f5_f47b8113bdec386cff04bf91c8af97b98376f7ff.png

94 Trek...
02-20-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,457
Posted By DorkDisk

The 11sp ones

The 11sp ones
02-20-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,457
Posted By DorkDisk

Just some thoughts: 60 is culturally a very...

Just some thoughts:

60 is culturally a very significant birthday in Japan whereas 50 is not.

Crankset got recalled :innocent:
02-10-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,400
Posted By DorkDisk

Hell No, I live in New York City; you don't do...

Hell No, I live in New York City; you don't do that here.

I realized that "wanna race" is actually a gay pick up line, people don't actually wanna race.

New York City
02-07-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 830,774
Posted By DorkDisk

Because thru axles cost more? Thru-skew...

Because thru axles cost more?

Thru-skew solves a few issues for the manufacturer while keeping the engineering bills low.

Issues like proper wheel installation and disk brake alignment are...
02-07-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By DorkDisk

The top/black one appears to have 100/200GS parts...

The top/black one appears to have 100/200GS parts from 90/91. Those parts were pretty horrible - plastic coated steel, and were hung on the cheapest bikes. Alivio replaced GS and is generally better...
02-06-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,552
Posted By DorkDisk

On those new rigs, I constantly forget to turn...

On those new rigs, I constantly forget to turn the clutch back on.
02-06-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 498
Posted By DorkDisk

So I have the EA90SL DISC wheelset, to clarify;...

So I have the EA90SL DISC wheelset, to clarify; not the rim brake version but they appear to use the same rim. I too, was suprised at the lack of hooks as it was not written anywhere back then also. ...
02-06-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 498
Posted By DorkDisk

I have been riding the EA90SL wheelset for a few...

I have been riding the EA90SL wheelset for a few years now and have had no issues with the rim, which uses this rim.

I have them on my Ritchey Swiss Cross and have had them with tubes and...
02-06-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,158
Posted By DorkDisk

'86 Shogun 1000 on the Manhattan Bridge headed...

'86 Shogun 1000 on the Manhattan Bridge headed into Brooklyn
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02-06-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 830,774
Posted By DorkDisk

Thru skew uses conventional 100/135 QR hubs, and...

Thru skew uses conventional 100/135 QR hubs, and isn't a true thru axle.
02-01-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,158
Posted By DorkDisk

91 and 92 Stumpjumpers in Brooklyn ...

91 and 92 Stumpjumpers in Brooklyn
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01-30-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,778
Posted By DorkDisk

Did someone say Kona? Here is my 94 Hot ...

Did someone say Kona? Here is my 94 Hot
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01-30-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 445
Posted By DorkDisk

A rare "appearance" of the Viking Ti chain; I've...

A rare "appearance" of the Viking Ti chain; I've only seen it on price listings.

Thanks for that; geesh, 30 years.
01-21-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 532
Posted By DorkDisk

That's a nice Kilauea; it'd be interesting to see...

That's a nice Kilauea; it'd be interesting to see how a Columbus frame will ride compared to a Prestige frame.

I have a Hot, but its a boring grey; its built up with 2x10 XT and thumbies.

FWIW,...
01-17-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,112
Posted By DorkDisk

FWIW, this is what it looks like when you saw...

FWIW, this is what it looks like when you saw through the top tube of a bonded Trek frame.

Pretty much what you'd expect to see: carbon over an Al lug with bonding agent squeezed through.
...
01-09-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,778
Posted By DorkDisk

NYC is pretty much a 700c town, fixies are more...

NYC is pretty much a 700c town, fixies are more common than vintage MTBs but you do see them every day.

This was taken around where that picture was taken, I flatted and being me had a tube but no...
01-09-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,778
Posted By DorkDisk

I'm still on the lookout for one of those near...

I'm still on the lookout for one of those near me, cheap, and my size.
01-09-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,778
Posted By DorkDisk

Yeah, its the USS Intrepid. It's pretty cool,...

Yeah, its the USS Intrepid. It's pretty cool, they have a Tomcat and an SR-71 on board. They even had the space shuttle on it at one time. I don't know why non carrier birds are on it but they are...
01-05-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,641
Posted By DorkDisk

The flashy clothing.

The flashy clothing.
01-05-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,778
Posted By DorkDisk

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01-03-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,085
Posted By DorkDisk

There's a stop midway on the Manhattan Bridge, in...

There's a stop midway on the Manhattan Bridge, in the middle of the East River; the trains run down the middle, joggers/walkers on the right and cyclists on the left. This is from Manhattan to...
01-02-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By DorkDisk

Thank you; they are set up so arms are vertical...

Thank you; they are set up so arms are vertical when it hits the rim, any closer and I risk pads in spokes. The curvy shiny part might be misleading your eye also and there's a matte black part that...
01-01-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By DorkDisk

I've been using those SpeedRides on my winter...

I've been using those SpeedRides on my winter bike for 3 winters now. They roll fast and have enough bite when I need it. I usually ride into the teens (F); any colder or icy roads is when I stay...
12-31-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,776
Posted By DorkDisk

7/8/9sp SGS will wrap 34T

7/8/9sp SGS will wrap 34T
12-22-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By DorkDisk

Yeah, i know what you're talking about. It's bad...

Yeah, i know what you're talking about. It's bad when pedestrians invade it or trying to pass.

The solution is to avoid Times Square.
12-22-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,256
Posted By DorkDisk

For improved braking, I find going up a rotor...

For improved braking, I find going up a rotor size to be easiest and most noticable upgrade.
12-19-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,017
Posted By DorkDisk

Thanks; I used these from IRD...

Thanks; I used these from IRD (https://www.interlocracing.com/shop/ird-cable-housing-stop-clamp-on-3519?category=968#attr=42,525); I've used others before on other builds but many are chunkier, these...
12-17-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,017
Posted By DorkDisk

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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12-14-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,094
Posted By DorkDisk

That's the thing, these were not hybrids. They...

That's the thing, these were not hybrids. They were MTBs with 2" knobbies, with NORBA geometry. Mountainbike Action did a back-to-back with the 26' Axis (which I think this was based off) and came...
12-14-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,094
Posted By DorkDisk

That's a score, not many of those around; an...

That's a score, not many of those around; an early 29er. I often search for those and people want a lot for them. Very nice.
12-12-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,094
Posted By DorkDisk

Bumping with my 93 Breezer Lightning I built up...

Bumping with my 93 Breezer Lightning I built up 30 years ago including a not-common 1" threadless Bontrager Comp fork. It's been last built up in the late 90s since the original parts got used up....
12-05-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By DorkDisk

With rim brakes, the cleanliness of the brake...

With rim brakes, the cleanliness of the brake track is very important. Keep it clean, wipe it down after every wet/dewey ride, and every so often sand the brake tracks down with 120 grit. A spray...
11-29-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,789
Posted By DorkDisk

Sadly, Gunnar (https://gunnarbikes.com/site/) and...

Sadly, Gunnar (https://gunnarbikes.com/site/) and Waterford (https://waterfordbikes.com/fv/) is/are no more. RIP hound dog.
11-11-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,346
Posted By DorkDisk

That's a great score IMO, all the parts are in...

That's a great score IMO, all the parts are in great condition also. You can still get inserts for the pads from Koolstop (https://koolstop.com/products/shimano-adamas-lx-insert-replacement-pad).
11-11-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,997
Posted By DorkDisk

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11-09-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,776
Posted By DorkDisk

Thanks for the data; that's interesting. FWIW my...

Thanks for the data; that's interesting. FWIW my 21" 94 750 (TIG) came in at pretty much 4lbs 15oz (2239.61g). 94 was the first year for TIG frames, and it is a hair lighter than the lugged.
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11-03-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,032
Posted By DorkDisk

OK ...

OK
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Kona Hot in snow...
11-03-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,776
Posted By DorkDisk

100GS components were produced in 90,91, and 92,...

100GS components were produced in 90,91, and 92, so that would narrow down the range.
11-01-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,495
Posted By DorkDisk

From what I remember, most people hated cantis...

From what I remember, most people hated cantis also. Personally, never have I seen such a fast uptake of new technology as V brakes. As soon as they hit the market (95/96?), everyone and their dog...
10-31-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,050
Posted By DorkDisk

TBH, 90s MTBs are great gravelers as-is. Just add...

TBH, 90s MTBs are great gravelers as-is. Just add some modern parts like V brakes, saddles with channels, slick tires, risers and go for it. Shedding the knobs goes a long way, DTHs are really nice...
10-31-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,495
Posted By DorkDisk

Force40 those things were called; I still use a...

Force40 those things were called; I still use a pair of the newer versions, and I like it. I even a have a NOS set as spare. You also saw these on smaller frames where the cable comes from below...
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