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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

^^^ Love the Bridgestone!! What tires are those? ...

^^^ Love the Bridgestone!! What tires are those?

A few changes over time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

There's just nothing quite as cool as deer head.

There's just nothing quite as cool as deer head.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-16, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Suntour Command. It seemed like a good idea at...

Suntour Command. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

On the plus side, it really is a unique build that always confuses the hell out of people.

I really do need to either change the whole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I like how this photo came out: ...

I like how this photo came out:

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Litespeed/88E47779-7CE4-4066-93F6-8C2138BFB5A6_zpsnrhdw568.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-16, 04:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I like how this photo came out: ...

I like how this photo came out:

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Litespeed/EF869998-28FF-4543-A951-623164942D69_zps8l903kj7.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

It hasn't changed too much since it was first...

It hasn't changed too much since it was first posted. I LOVE this bike.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Litespeed/3A84DBB4-B28B-4253-8D2E-3353C485ACAC_zps1olnygrz.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I can see both arguments: 1. Lower-mid...

I can see both arguments:

1. Lower-mid level, but who cares, and the bike is a good value. The beauty of these bikes aren't high zoot crank sets, or light weight front derailleurs. Their beauty is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-12, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

That's a great question...they look like Suntour...

That's a great question...they look like Suntour Commands and I agree, they seem very sensible. I might have to try this out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Yeah...I would have gone black, but I think your...

Yeah...I would have gone black, but I think your approach worked.

A brass bell would really tie the room together ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

^^^ I like it! VERY cool build, especially like...

^^^ I like it! VERY cool build, especially like the lighting approach. The shellacked tape looks AWESOME!

All of these bikes have a lot of character and those little unique touches. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-12, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Spiff - are these the levers you have: ...

Spiff - are these the levers you have:

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/IMG_0729.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

This is one of my favorites posted so far...if...

This is one of my favorites posted so far...if not the one I like best! I'm also a big fan of the inline levers and have them on a few builds...including my main commuter. I'm going to be installing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-12, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Edit - it's tig welded with lower end parts.

Edit - it's tig welded with lower end parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-12, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I'll give it a shot, but to be honest I've ridden...

I'll give it a shot, but to be honest I've ridden commands with the xc pro and freewheel and thought they had the same issue. My cassette was spaced correctly, so it shouldn't be a problem. If the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Capt., I think that's part of the issue...deore...

Capt., I think that's part of the issue...deore rear dérailleur. I might shift to suntour and see if that helps. My lbs guys all assured me it wouldn't help much. If the friction mode worked, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

For what it's worth, I think it's a better,...

For what it's worth, I think it's a better, easier set up than cantis and it works very well. I was really happy about how that part of the bike worked out. The commands, not so much. I understand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-12, 05:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Ergonomically they are fantastic, you can easily...

Ergonomically they are fantastic, you can easily shift from the drops, hoods or even flats. As far as shifting, it's chunky, not accurate indexing and the friction isn't really friction. I've heard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Suntour Commands...I'm not thrilled with them,...

Suntour Commands...I'm not thrilled with them, though I'm picky and spoiled by Campagnolo perfection. If I did the build again I'd have used brifters or maybe even the dread barcons.

They usually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-12, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I LOVE the v-brake set up with Tektros...it's not...

I LOVE the v-brake set up with Tektros...it's not terribly expensive, it's more stopping power than cantis and they're easier to set up. If you aren't going brifters or fenders, this is by far the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

It has some pitting and surface imperfections,...

It has some pitting and surface imperfections, but it's not awful either. Better than you'd think. He actually does take it in at times and he does keep it in doors a lot of winter.

I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-12, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

We have a chrome chrome Mt Hood MTB across the...

We have a chrome chrome Mt Hood MTB across the street from me, left outdoors all year. I'd love to buy her, but the owner is attached.

For next winter I'm planning on a Pugsley styled snow bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I guess that's close...isn't it more a cross...

I guess that's close...isn't it more a cross bike? Obviously there's some cross over here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-12, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I really don't understand why there isn't a mass...

I really don't understand why there isn't a mass produced one available. Surly, Salsa, etc. are all trying to create niche markets, and this seems like such a natural. You could have a drop 29r...as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-12, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

I'm really surprised a company out there isn't...

I'm really surprised a company out there isn't marketing a drop bar MTB...we all know trends and marketing are everything, and a drop bar MTB seems like it would have real potential. When I thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

Big time +1...the better stuff sells for similar...

Big time +1...the better stuff sells for similar numbers to the mid-range and below.

I bought the above Litespeed ti frame for $100. Most of the parts came off of a stumpjumper that I paid $55...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,514
Posted By KonAaron Snake

This is one of the bikes I've most enjoyed. I'm...

This is one of the bikes I've most enjoyed. I'm so glad it survived the "incident".

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/photo-40.jpg
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