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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-14, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Thanks! Here is a better picture:

Thanks!

Here is a better picture:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

412499 Here is my latest thing. Got the...

412499

Here is my latest thing. Got the basic bike for 10 dollars at a yard sale complete. I wanted it because it was a Cannondale. At first when I saw the yard sale ad, I wasn't interested in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

That is 32 pounds with rear rack, full front and...

That is 32 pounds with rear rack, full front and rear fenders with stays (the fenders are big and strong and heavy plastic), and a cheap small all in one pannier setup.

I'm not interested in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

No suspension on this bike. It weighs about 32...

No suspension on this bike. It weighs about 32 pounds right now. Stem is adjustable but is alloy (need to change it). Tires are pretty light, 26x1.5 panaracers, pedals are heavy but the best I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

That would work.

That would work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

It depends but generally I can ride 19 to 21...

It depends but generally I can ride 19 to 21 easily with drop bars. I like longer top tube because I have short legs but long arms/torso.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

On my main wheels, I have a set of 26x1.5...

On my main wheels, I have a set of 26x1.5 panaracer tires and the rims are Mavic X221. I know they aren't the lightest but they are strong as hell. I hand built the wheels myself wanting super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-14, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

So I'm kind of bored with my Rockhopper drop bar...

So I'm kind of bored with my Rockhopper drop bar conversion. It is fairly heavy and I'm looking to lighten it up a bit. I would love to find a nice alloy frame designed for rigid forks but that is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-13, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

if you are using brifters/STI shifters and you...

if you are using brifters/STI shifters and you want them to work their best, you would want at least one for the front derailleur. Remember, most mountain bike shifters have adjustable cable stops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

i was going to say the same thing that you didn't...

i was going to say the same thing that you didn't need the noodle when you use travel agents. I like the bike otherwise. I think that pretty much all of the drop bar conversions unless done up on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-13, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

No I do not ride in the drops much at all except...

No I do not ride in the drops much at all except for when I'm going down a long hill which isn't often. I normally just ride stretched out on the hoods. However these pics were taken just after I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Well here is my parts bin special. I got the...

Well here is my parts bin special. I got the frame from someone on CL from whom I got a pile of other parts. I had the STI shifters, and then just dug around and found other bits and odds and ends...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Question, is the Alpina-D by IRD front derailleur...

Question, is the Alpina-D by IRD front derailleur the best front derailleur to use when you want to use a mountain bike crankset with road shifters? Just thinking about possiibly buying one for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

THat one is normally for threadless headsets. ...

THat one is normally for threadless headsets. You can tighten it down so that it holds the preload on the bearings if you decide to loosen the stem to adjust or replace it. I have the same one on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-13, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

LOL True true. I am a bit bummed though, I put...

LOL True true. I am a bit bummed though, I put them on my scale and sure enough, the Barracuda is about 1 to 1.5 pounds heavier. I am donating the 'Cuda frame to my co-op unless you might want it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-13, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

It does look great! Well I'm rethinking my...

It does look great!

Well I'm rethinking my idea to use the Barracuda frame. I put the Rockhopper frame next to the 'Cuda frame and picked them both up. They both had headsets and stock forks. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-13, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

I grabbed the Cuda frameset tonight. I'm not...

I grabbed the Cuda frameset tonight. I'm not going to complain, it was free. It had the original STX derailleurs and some unknown crankset that is fairly light but isn't a Shimano or Sugino that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Hey, I just noticed, these barracudeas are...

Hey, I just noticed, these barracudeas are threadless? I'm surprised considering how old they are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Awesome. thanks for the info. It does have the...

Awesome. thanks for the info. It does have the Tree Amigos sticker on the seat tube. I noticed that and thought it was something added afterwards. It also has STX derailleurs. I guess I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

That is what I think too, that they are both...

That is what I think too, that they are both rather normal decent basic frames. I just wondered if there was something odd about the Barracuda that would preclude it from being converted. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-13, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

So I'm still debating what bike to make into my...

So I'm still debating what bike to make into my vintage drop bar MTB. I found another frame today, its an old 92-95 Barracuda A2B in pretty nice shape. Would that make a better drop bar conversion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Well I got busy with washing the frame and low...

Well I got busy with washing the frame and low and behold, the white turned out to be paint that came off with a scotch brite pad. I am now waxing it and will see what I think once I rubbed the wax...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Well here are some pics of the frame and the...

Well here are some pics of the frame and the components that were still on the frame:

Exage 400lx components...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-13, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

I'm not sure on the year. It does say "direct...

I'm not sure on the year. It does say "direct drive" on the sticker below the top tube on the seat tube. I kind of wonder if this frame is worthy of being powder coated before I convert it or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-13, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

So I want your opinions. I found a rather rough...

So I want your opinions. I found a rather rough yet complete Specialized Rock Hopper frameset today with the drivetrain still intact. This will be the basis of my drop bar conversion, moving over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-13, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Nice but its already sold. Wish I had the...

Nice but its already sold.


Wish I had the money but too rich for my blood right now.


Agreed, looks like Sport Rock not Stump Jumper but still was a good deal except that its already sold. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-13, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

Good ideas. Our co-op has mostly frames...

Good ideas.

Our co-op has mostly frames right now with a bunch of low end old road bikes and a few cheap dept store mountain bikes. Its early in the season and haven't gotten many good donations...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By bobotech

So I did a drop bar conversion with STI shifters...

So I did a drop bar conversion with STI shifters and an Ultegra derailleur on my 2003 Specialized Hard Rock. Came out very nice and I enjoy it but I'm limited by it. It has a suspension fork which...
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