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06-05-20, 12:15 PM
#7151
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Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
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Clyde1820 , you forgot Velo-Orange's handlebars. I do love my Porteur, and they have several other riser-type bars; the Tourist is a nice one.
ETA: And it looks like they're coming out with a new one.
What's one better than lucky #7 ? Lucky #8 of course! They have 8cm of rise, 800mm of width, and 8 degrees of sweep.
ETA: And it looks like they're coming out with a new one.
What's one better than lucky #7 ? Lucky #8 of course! They have 8cm of rise, 800mm of width, and 8 degrees of sweep.
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06-05-20, 12:49 PM
#7152
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Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
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Bikes: 1984 & 1990 Marinoni Specials - 1990 Bianchi Sika - 1993 Cannondale M800 - 1996 GT Zaskar - 1993 Kona Kilauea - 1987 Ritchey Ascent - 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex - 2008 Kona Dogma - 1976 Schwinn Suburban - 1994 Kuwahara Makai
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I've posted this one before, but since I finally rode it again today after it sitting for quite a while, I hope nobody minds a re-post.1985 Cannondale SM 600 24/26 wheels.
The Local Girls Scout troop got to the tree before I did - with a bird house and decoration; obviously, I'm not riding any Double Black Diamond Trails!
The Local Girls Scout troop got to the tree before I did - with a bird house and decoration; obviously, I'm not riding any Double Black Diamond Trails!
06-05-20, 12:55 PM
#7153
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Bikes: 1984 & 1990 Marinoni Specials - 1990 Bianchi Sika - 1993 Cannondale M800 - 1996 GT Zaskar - 1993 Kona Kilauea - 1987 Ritchey Ascent - 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex - 2008 Kona Dogma - 1976 Schwinn Suburban - 1994 Kuwahara Makai
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I just bought this Gios and Olmo bike at an estate sale yesterday (saturday). It is in an excellent condition - as new in every aspect no scratch and too dusty. Unfortunately, both the Olmo and Gios are too small for me. I am still researching them. I plan to sell both in the near future (not necessarily together), but as a frame and fork or complete.
Enjoy,
Enjoy,
06-05-20, 01:51 PM
#7154
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Location: Concord, NC
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Bikes: 1984 Bianchi Tipo Corsa, 1985 Cannondale SM600 (24/26)
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To be honest, besides bikes I've test ridden when I was a mechanic, I've only ridden this one. I built it myself new in 1985 - when I worked in a shop on Long Island, NY - and made some changes along the way: built new wheels, Litage bonded aluminum fork, Kestrel bars, etc., and those Bullseye cranks which I love. As far as ride goes, I think the theory was better traction with the smaller wheel. It has a fairly high BB height as well which I don't mind, but I understand some did not like on these era Cannondales.
06-05-20, 01:55 PM
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Bikes: 1984 & 1990 Marinoni Specials - 1990 Bianchi Sika - 1993 Cannondale M800 - 1996 GT Zaskar - 1993 Kona Kilauea - 1987 Ritchey Ascent - 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex - 2008 Kona Dogma - 1976 Schwinn Suburban - 1994 Kuwahara Makai
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How do they ride? MBA in the 90s was a big supporter of AMP, do they live up to the hype? Also, 20-30 years later are they still solid (bushings, etc)?
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06-05-20, 09:22 PM
#7157
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Location: Seattle
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Bikes: Masi Gran Criterium, Derosa, Ron Cooper, Davidson, Miyata 912, Le Jeune, Klein Rascals, AMP Research B3, B4, B5, PX10,Holdsworth, Schwinn Paramount, Frejus, Erickson, Simoncini SLX, Cecil Walker
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At this point they're not solid enough for me to ride them. Mercedes B5: the vintage carbon is not confidence inspiring. the brakes drag a bit and I haven't sorted that out. just rode around the neighborhood. feels light for what it is. the B4: This is now loaded with purple and blue anodized parts. I have yet to fiddle with the strange front derailleur setup to get it going. The B3: i was going to sell it but nobody was interested at $350 and I have since acquired another AMP fork for it so it's disassembled and I think I'll keep it. I've only ever really ridden hardtail mountain bikes so I don't know if I'll be a good judge of how it handles compared to other FS bikes. I also crash a bit and I must admit I'm not eager to bang these up. Trails around me are technical and hilly. I also have an early AMP fork for my Klein Rascal project but that's a ways away. It needs work and I'm wondering how that will go.
06-06-20, 06:56 AM
#7158
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Bikes: '92 MX Leader, 84 Colnago Mexico, 85 Recherche, 86 Panasonic ATB Pro, 88 Roberts, 80 moser... ect
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I REALLY like the Gios!
Its hard to tell on my phone, but the cranks look like grafton, or topline...
Its hard to tell on my phone, but the cranks look like grafton, or topline...
06-06-20, 07:09 AM
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Bikes: 83 Colnago Super, 87 50th Daccordi, 79 & 87 Guerciotti's, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master and Titanio, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 DbyLS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
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The K2 Arcadia marketed as mountain/hybrid/commuter/comfort bike with an aluminum Easton frame. I feel the seat post shocks are OK but dont like the bar stem shock. Hard tails and full suspension shock systems were a big improvement for mountain biking.
06-07-20, 08:38 PM
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picked the Paramount up for a decent price (needs a few repairs, mainly the rear hub) but I am fully ready for the 4th of July
06-08-20, 07:51 AM
#7161
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I picked this up this up on Saturday and it was out riding on Sunday.. 1998 Cannondale F1000, Viper Red. Bought it from the original owner who seemed to take great care of it. Its been sitting in his basement the last few years as he upgraded to something from this century.
I have to replace the shifters, leaning towards triggers, but not sure yet. The Headshok seems to be in good condition - I didn't have any issues with it yesterday. The cranks were replaced from the original Codas but the rest seems to be all orignal Deore XT/LX mix and in good condition.
I have to replace the shifters, leaning towards triggers, but not sure yet. The Headshok seems to be in good condition - I didn't have any issues with it yesterday. The cranks were replaced from the original Codas but the rest seems to be all orignal Deore XT/LX mix and in good condition.
06-08-20, 08:46 AM
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I picked this up this up on Saturday and it was out riding on Sunday.. 1998 Cannondale F1000, Viper Red. Bought it from the original owner who seemed to take great care of it. Its been sitting in his basement the last few years as he upgraded to something from this century.
I have to replace the shifters, leaning towards triggers, but not sure yet. The Headshok seems to be in good condition - I didn't have any issues with it yesterday. The cranks were replaced from the original Codas but the rest seems to be all orignal Deore XT/LX mix and in good condition.
I have to replace the shifters, leaning towards triggers, but not sure yet. The Headshok seems to be in good condition - I didn't have any issues with it yesterday. The cranks were replaced from the original Codas but the rest seems to be all orignal Deore XT/LX mix and in good condition.
06-08-20, 09:07 AM
#7163
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Its an 8 speed. I may have the shop replace that too, I'll have him take a look to see whether it could use it.
06-08-20, 10:11 AM
#7165
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Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
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This is a 99 F100 that I modernized with 1x9, fat slicks, and SLX hydraulics. Recently added a riser bar and ergo grips, now I can trim the brake hoses..... some day.
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06-08-20, 12:43 PM
#7166
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Bikes: Steyr Waffenrad ('52, '62, '71, '72, '74), Cannondale (Saeco CAAD4, Criterium), Bianchi (Martini Racing mtb, RC SBX "weird"), Burco (transport, speciaal opa)
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Bianchi megatube 7005
06-08-20, 05:54 PM
#7167
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Bikes: 83 Colnago Super, 87 50th Daccordi, 79 & 87 Guerciotti's, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master and Titanio, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 DbyLS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
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Not mine but I want to add it to my Colnago stable
06-08-20, 07:27 PM
#7168
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Bikes: 1938 claud butler,1983 Basso,teledyne titan,teocali super,nrs,1993 stumpjumper fsr,Paramountain,Paramount Buell(sold),4 banger,Zaskar LE,Colnago Master Ibex MTB,1987ish,.etc....
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'91 big fish
pro caliber fisher.
06-09-20, 02:02 PM
#7169
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Bikes: BMC Road V2; '17 Marin Pine Mountain 2; '91 Marinoni Special TSX; '89 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp; '98 Salsa La Cruz; '79 Centurion Pro Tour; '77 Romic custom sport-tour; '77 Centurion Semi-Pro; '23 Kona Sutra LTD
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A couple of weeks ago I stopped into a Goodwill near my folk's place while I was checking in on them, and this '89 Stumpjumper Comp was on the floor for $49 USD. It was missing saddle & pedals, but otherwise all original with minimal use (though some decal damage). First couple of pics are as-is (except the random saddle/pedals I had thrown on to give it a test-ride); the last pic is of the build I'm giving it--all I've really done so far is clean with new cables/housing, brooks c15 saddle, and add a Voodoo Scorcher bar. The rear rim was damaged so I built onto a new rim & threw on Schwalbe Rapid Rob tires. Oh, and I bumped the cassette from 12-30 up to 12-32. Pedals are TBD. If I could only find one of the Jim Blackburn MTB front racks that fit a 26 wheel/fork...but I don't think many were made.
I'm planning on building a commuting/light-duty bikepacking/forest road exploring/all-around adventure rig for laid-back, fun riding. Also, the spec sheets from '89 that I've seen say the Stumpjumper Comp was double-butted, but this & at least 1 other person's I've found online have triple-butted decals. I wonder if there were different builds for different markets?
I'm planning on building a commuting/light-duty bikepacking/forest road exploring/all-around adventure rig for laid-back, fun riding. Also, the spec sheets from '89 that I've seen say the Stumpjumper Comp was double-butted, but this & at least 1 other person's I've found online have triple-butted decals. I wonder if there were different builds for different markets?
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06-09-20, 02:12 PM
#7170
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fvernon , what a score! Make sure to show us pics when she's done.
06-12-20, 05:35 AM
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06-12-20, 09:38 AM
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those in the know know the pre Trek fishers are superior.80mm BB,ultralight headsets,tubing,etc.https://www.vintage-trek.com/Trek-Fis...nualFisher.pdf
06-14-20, 10:44 AM
#7173
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Made some changes
I'll say this is complete now.
First real trail ride.
Suntour XCD moto-style levers
First real trail ride.
Suntour XCD moto-style levers
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06-14-20, 11:53 PM
#7174
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My 1997 Cannondale F700, just finished it. 1x8 drivetrain, new tires, new saddle, new grips. Great ride!!
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06-15-20, 06:46 AM
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