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06-12-19, 10:32 AM
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Posted By belacqua

but here's the other question I'm grappling with...

but here's the other question I'm grappling with today--what do I really stand to gain by putting drops on this rig--favorite mtb in my small collection--when I already have bar ends.

Not a...
06-12-19, 10:28 AM
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Posted By belacqua

I hadn't thought of this--thanks for the idea. My...

I hadn't thought of this--thanks for the idea. My initial thought is I wouldn't want to try installing a new headset in my garage if I could avoid it, and the new threadless forks run about $80, so...
06-12-19, 10:01 AM
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Posted By belacqua

stock is 1" threadless! also, the Dimension...

stock is 1" threadless!

also, the Dimension forks I'm looking at have 26 cm steerer, which seems like it would give me about 5cm of additional rise over what I've got now. Maybe something with...
06-11-19, 11:09 AM
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Posted By belacqua

Question for you all--I want to try my '94...

Question for you all--I want to try my '94 stumpjumper as a drop bar, but I can't get the bars high enough while keeping the reach manageable.

what do you think about putting a new aftermarket...
08-23-18, 10:26 AM
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Posted By belacqua

I like the Paselas very much.

I like the Paselas very much.
08-19-18, 07:27 PM
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Posted By belacqua

This 1991 820 has really reminded me that a...

This 1991 820 has really reminded me that a great-riding frame doesn't need to be high-end.http://i.imgur.com/QqZQ6qv.jpg
06-27-18, 11:20 AM
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Posted By belacqua

http://i.imgur.com/PvdfsHw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PvdfsHw.jpg
06-29-14, 12:54 PM
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Posted By belacqua

real-time update

http://i.imgur.com/CY27m4b.jpg
06-18-14, 06:57 PM
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Posted By belacqua

WNG--is it known why they make poor conversions?...

WNG--is it known why they make poor conversions? I'm about to convert the 87 Mongoose pictured upthread, which has old-school geometry. I thought it would be perfect because it rides like a touring...
06-17-14, 07:32 PM
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Posted By belacqua

Yes, it is a SS MTB with track ends. Nice welded...

Yes, it is a SS MTB with track ends. Nice welded Reynolds 520 frame, great rider. I think they came to market in 2005, at the outset of the SS craze, before the 29er craze.

I acquired it while...
06-17-14, 10:16 AM
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Posted By belacqua

Top tube is just too long

Hi everyone,

I know that 2006 is probably not yet C&V but I don't know where else to turn for good advice. The top tube on my KHS Solo One is just too long. What would you do?

Can you...
06-11-14, 01:50 PM
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Posted By belacqua

If I were closer I'd buy that in a heartbeat. So...

If I were closer I'd buy that in a heartbeat. So that I could have two. I've been totally astonished by how nice mine is. Triple butted Cr-mo throughout. Sweet old Deore. Just awesome. Only drawback...
06-11-14, 10:13 AM
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Posted By belacqua

couple of VMTBDBC questions

Well, I decided to convert my '87 Mongoose ATB. The straw that broke the camel's back was a Salsa Woodchipper bar in good condition for only $130 on Craigslist.

Technically the Woodchipper was...
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