noahsmonark

Here's my 1998 Tunturi Kayapo, the bike is Finnish and the frame is plasma welded in Finland as well, it's a pretty light weight ride. Back in the days it was my dream bike after it won with a five-star review in a local mag mtb round-up - I got it when I was 15 in '98 and have ridden it ever since.

Originally it was all Shimano STX parts but things have been replaced over the years - and last week it got a brand new BB, chain, chainrings, cassette, pedals (MKS BM-7 for that old-school flavour) etc. New break pads and tires, too. Wheels are dead straight (I had to true them a little), though the rear wheel had been replaced a few years ago after the old one just gave up and cracked while driving. I imagine it had quite a bit of kms/miles on it at that point.

This thing has got a lot of scratches and wear on the surface, I have torn off the original decals at some point (and replaced with some electric tape hahah) but technically it's like new now, just like it was brought from the store yesterday. All the memories this bike has...

Bikerdrummer

my Takara Highlander has similar specs. 4130, old Shimano deore, made to last forever.

amillhench

Just got this 88(?) Jamis Dakar Sport up and running. Tange Prestige frame with Tange MTB fork.

Deore drivetrain is sweet, and it’s my first u-brake. Plenty of power to skid that rear tire.

Swapped out the handlebars for some Sim Works getaround bars, new grips and cables all around. Waiting on new tires now.

Obviously the seat is a stand in.

Anyone have a yellow Flite?

curbtender

Nice job on that Dakar. I like the keg carrier.

MMonde

Similar frames indeed... They must be japanese and very similar production time.. Interesting that i found one bike, locally and just yesterday, that cought my eye right away because it looked a lot like. My Ritchey ascent.. It was a Spanish brand (Monty) and used U breaks both front and rear.. Otherwise pretty similar to these læst three modeIs.. The owner has a lil store in the corner, and he said it belongs to his Brother in law, so I asked the guy to tell him that i want to buy it.. If i buy it i will post some pics

bikemig 

I've had this '88 Stumpjumper Comp for a while. I had it built up as a drop bar commuter for many years. It was (and is) a great foul weather commuter.

I decided to turn it back into a flat bar commuter as I'm building up a 1992 Stumpjumper with drop bars. The '88 has a lot of original parts (front and rear derailleurs, wheels, rear u brake, stem, and headset). The shifters, brake levers, front cantilever, pedals, seat and seatpost, handlebars, crank and BB are replacements.

Padgett

Bike me and my girlfriend restored for her. Full Deore LX group, Kenda Krisp tires, and all new contact points. She sewed up the stem bag. Might need a blacked out seatpost and some fresh paint next!

mr3speed

Man, these are gorgeous!

texaspandj

New to me Diamond back Apex. PO pic. It's set up to be road friendly. The PO did a good job. I've only overhauled front hub and replaced saddle with a turbo. I think it's an '89. I plan to keep it a 1×7. However I'd like to replace the original middle chairing with a modern to help keep the chain from falling, any ideas?

fleslider 

yup that is a 1989 Apex, in "Iridescent Lilac Smoke" the Apex was originally a 3x7 with Deore II components. the new chainring for single speeds shouldnt be a problem. a popular thing to do right now.

i have one that has been sitting disassembled for years, one of these days i will get to building it back up. i really like that paint scheme on them

natloz

Ekaadhityak

anyone know this panasonic original or fake?

gmvelo

I picked this '88 Novara Ponderosa up over the weekend. Pictured as purchased, before I've done any cleaning or updating. The combination of the fillet brazing and lug at the seat/top tube juncture reminds me of my Schwinn Cimarron. I figured it was made in Japan, but the sticker on the head tube says "Made in Taiwan." Apparently these were designed by Scot Nichols of Ibis in a collaboration with REI. I'm looking forward to a re-build - at a minimum swapping out tires and likely handlebars. Dirt drops are a possibility. I've already put on a Brooks B-15. These old mountain bikes make such a great starting point, and I figure with an affordable mid-range bike like this, I don't have to worry too much about veering from the original build. Striking how similar the paint scheme is to the Jamis posted above.

2cam16

Nice find! I have an '87 made in Japan with the Scot Nicol signature decal on the tt. Great running bike. Enjoy the build!

Unca_Sam

No one has responded to your question in the thread, so here goes.
My daughter's Trek Precaliber uses two plastic side plates to keep the chain from falling off of the ring. I wouldn't recommend that here, though.
Once you measure your BCD on the spider, look for narrow/wide chainrings in that BCD. The idea is that the alternating gear tooth widths (narrow/wide) will hold the chain on the ring.
Another option is a chain guide, which can get expensive if you want to adapt your frame for ISCG 05 fittings. A potential workaround is mounting a FD, locking out the movement with the limit screws, and running the chain through it. I think the chain guides work better than this method, because the FD is designed to assist shifting, not prevent it.

mr3speed

Here's my 1987 Miyata Trail Runner. I have to warn you, it's the sexiest bike on the road right now, and looking at it will probably make you want to throw your bike in the garbage. Also, when looking at these pictures, you should either be blasting "Do You Believe In Love" by Huey Lewis, or the "Full House" theme song

MMonde

İt's in great shape for it's age, but doesn't really turn me on.... Just like Madonna with the eye patch..

garryg

Picked up this Specialized Stumpjumper today for $50 Can. 84 or 85 i think. 17 inch frame,24 inch wheels, all original i think and in beautiful shape.

JacobLee 

From Marin County, no less.

Korina

Do you believe in love
Do you believe it's true

Beautiful! It does crack me up that the 17" frame and 24" wheels still has, what, 175mm cranks? For the leverage, you know. Because... gears don't exist?

texaspandj

Thanks for the response. I thought about using the original front derailleur as I have all the original take off parts. however I really want to go modern chainring but with a similar shiny look of the original.
Im really enjoying the heck out of this bike. It's simply a blast to ride. I've yet to ride my road bike since I acquired it a couple of weeks or so ago.

cyccommute 

My wife had exactly that model. The crank was too long and the wheels were a bit too small and the whole thing was too heavy. The frame was a bit too big for a 5’ tall person as well. Not Specialized’s best effort.

Clyde1820

Heck of a buy, for CAD$50.

Don't see them very often. Saw one a couple years ago in the Sacramento (Calif.) area, for US$180. Another, the year prior for ~$500.


Needs a 155-160mm crank, on the thing.

cyccommute 

I modified the cranks on my wife’s bike by cutting them down to 155mm and redrilling for the pedals. I didn’t have a reverse threaded tap so I just threaded it for normal thread. I got two sets of Leotard pedals and swapped out the pedal spindles. Luckily, the threads were tight enough that they never backed out. I still have the cranks, although they haven’t been used for 30+ years.

I would never do that for me but I put a lot of carbon parts on her bike now that I would never use. She can’t stress them like I can.

MMonde

[QUOTE=cyccommute;21691770. I didn’t have a reverse threaded tap so I just threaded it for normal thread.

I would never do that for me but I....... on her bike .[/QUOTE]
Out of context sounds criminal... Lol... Also.. Couldn't you have threaded reverse...?.. Like.. Normal, but, from the back?...