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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 03:31 PM
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Posted By bikemig

1992 Stumpjumper

I've been working on this 1992 Stumpjumper for a while. It had a lot of scratches that I had to deal with. I used flat white rustoleum and then a model paint that was an OK match to the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

This is very tastefully done. I have a '93 950...

This is very tastefully done. I have a '93 950 that I've been thinking of turning into a commuter build with some sort of swept back bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

nice score, there is one of these for sale not...

nice score, there is one of these for sale not too far from me but it would take me around a 3 hour drive to pick it up. I picked up a 1993 bridgestone MB 1 recently but I don't think I'll mess with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

This may be my favorite thread in BF. So a shout...

This may be my favorite thread in BF. So a shout out to @wrk101 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=109949) for starting it. Who knows how many vintage mtbs have been salvaged after BF members...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-15, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

I have a bike that needs 7 speed bar ends but I...

I have a bike that needs 7 speed bar ends but I might want to go to 8 one day.

I'm thinking I'm just going to run dia compe friction bar end shifters and call it a day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

Sweet looking bike. I have a 1992 trek 950 I'm...

Sweet looking bike. I have a 1992 trek 950 I'm working on. What kind of stem are you using? I like those panaracer mach tires; they look good on the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

+ 1 on 80s mtbs tending to work better for a drop...

+ 1 on 80s mtbs tending to work better for a drop bar conversion. One advantage of the longer wheelbase found on the earlier mtbs is that this can be useful in setting one up for touring but agreed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

I thought they disappeared with the demise of the...

I thought they disappeared with the demise of the demise of the 8 inch floppy disc. . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

http://www.adventurecycling.org/default/assets/res...

http://www.adventurecycling.org/default/assets/resources/20140601_MechanicalAdvantageTrail_Heine.pdf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

See post no. 3541.

See post no. 3541.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-14, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

That the bike is just hot in a color challenged...

That the bike is just hot in a color challenged kind of way, :thumb:. Nice touch with the blue flowers in the background.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

I like it. When I first rode my drop bar mtb...

I like it. When I first rode my drop bar mtb after doing the conversion, I immediately christened the bike, "the tank." These bikes are built like tanks. I use mine purely as a utility bike as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-14, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

Like the bike, not so sure about the brake levers...

Like the bike, not so sure about the brake levers though. They look a bit naked. You should do a ride thread on your assault on Websters pass on vintage bike . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-14, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

Thanks! Yep, its an SA. That's a better choice I...

Thanks! Yep, its an SA. That's a better choice I think for a drop bar MTB conversion because of the longer rails. It can be tough to get the setback right since the dimensions are obviously...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

I'm digging your bike. I'll bet its a plush pub...

I'm digging your bike. I'll bet its a plush pub crawler with the swept back bars and single speed set up. Very nice.

Yeah, I used randonneur bars. I thought they were just about perfect for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

I love this thread. There are so many ways to...

I love this thread. There are so many ways to tinker with a vintage MTB and they are not so expensive or rare that you feel badly about monkeying around with them. It took me a while but I finally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-13, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

I didn't dig too hard! This was the 2d posting on...

I didn't dig too hard! This was the 2d posting on this thread. I'd forgotten about the VO rando bars; I'll take a look at them. I'm thinking of picking up a selle anatomica saddle in part because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

Great looking build. I'm in the process of...

Great looking build. I'm in the process of building one as well but I think I'm going to have exactly the same problem which is that I'll be too cramped in the drops. I'm getting a saddle with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,712,977
Posted By bikemig

No. 1; that's what I'm planning on doing as well.

No. 1; that's what I'm planning on doing as well.
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