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Old 07-03-20, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ofajen
You can also find stuff on eBay in the XLC brand. I have a 25.8mm two-bolt XLC post on my old Schwinn road frame. Now that you mention it, my other bike, a vintage MTB, has a 26.4mm (IIRC) two-bolt Origin8 seatpost.

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Ditto in a 26.6. I asked here if there frame might be distorted, because the tubing should be either 26.4 or 26.8 nominal. I was looking to buy the more common size of XC seatpost until I realized that the seatpost wouldn't be long enough for the frame.
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Old 07-03-20, 09:59 PM
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I ordered a 26.2mil off the bay. Hoping it’s the right size. Set inner callipers several times and that’s what i read. I’m planning on red cable housings what are your guys thoughts? I like a pop of color on the white frame. Have a set of bullmoose bars which though i think would look great I want to keep the bike as original as possible. Considering Schwalbe Billy Bonkers to replace the original Ritchey MegaBites that are 30 years old.
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Old 07-04-20, 09:44 AM
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1987 Specialized Hardrock “Teal Steel” looking for gravel at the Cesar Chavez National Monument - Keene, CA near Tehachapi

Placed was closed and eerily quiet except for this fountain

Hills of Keene, CA

Nice place for a break if you’re passing to/from Vegas
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Old 07-08-20, 11:36 AM
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1989 Schwinn Impact


1986 Ross Mt. Hood


Just picked these up recently. I just could not resist the chrome and smoked chrome. Both 4130 steel.

First time seeing Rollercam brakes.. quite interesting.
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Old 07-09-20, 05:32 AM
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Gotta say it felt good to put the decals on her today lovin this build

howdy - did you re-paint yourself? And with what?
I'll re-post a Bianchi I rattled canned this spring (no close ups....). And I decided to attempt brush on Rustoleum for a whole 'nother single speed project. And I will never post any pics of that!
When I take on these re-finishing projects myself, kind of for the experience, and also out of being a cheapskate, I find them alternating between rewarding, meditative, and insanely frustrating.
Yours looks really good. I could kinda-sorta see a little bit of something on the right side of the top tube decal if I stare at it.
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Old 07-09-20, 05:45 AM
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update - early’90s Bianchi

Rattle canned this Bianchi posted last year.
The chainstays barely clear 2in knobbies.
If I keep it long term I might invest in a powder coating that matches the original paint.
Right now I’ll beat on it until I start worrying to much bare steel is exposed. Maybe I’ll make it my touring / commuting/ camping bike and make my RockHopper my trail bike.
Nice first world worries to have!



After. New paint, tires, cables, bottle cages, grips, different bars, used Brooks & Crank Bros pedals. Stem from my RockHopper, I think....

Before. Clunker challenge 100 champion.

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Old 07-09-20, 06:57 AM
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Hi, yes quite happy with the end result. I sanded the frame down and filled a small dint on the rear chain stay. Then prime with rustoleum white primer. Followed that up with light sand 2000 grit wet. I gave it a coat of rusto white semi gloss then three coats of rusto pearl mist. I never used that product before but really wanted to try and get the original pearl colour back. Impressed at how this went on. Just make sure you let things cure sufficiently before adding clear or the paint may wrinkle(speaking from experience) patience is one of my strong points. Applied three light coats of clear as it runs really easy then wet light sand once cured 2000 grit. I’m always learning as I go as well. It is so rewarding to do it yourself but yes it can be frustrating at times.

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Stumpjumper back in action


82/83 Specialized STUMPJUMER Sport
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Old 07-10-20, 08:58 AM
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My 92 Stumpjumper

Just switched over to the bullmoose bars and dropped the front derailleur. See what a 1x7 is like for awhile.

As found from original owner

Original Specialized stem and bars

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Old 07-11-20, 12:49 AM
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My 89 iboc pro is close enough to finished. I restored the frame and just cleaned up the parts swapping a few from the parts bin. Only things bought were the decals a bottle cage brake pads and $4 grips. I bought the tires but think there better on my Sakae, there's some Ritchy gum walls in the bin that'll make it look more original. Just put off riding it atm because my favorite mtb park got destroyed by fire last summer and hasn't reopened.










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Old 07-11-20, 09:40 AM
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Nice restore, those thumbies are gold.
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Old 07-11-20, 03:53 PM
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Picked up this 970 in the morning, overpaid considering the cheap wheels and missing the bottom half of the rear shifter; but it's in my size and a bike I've been looking for. I've already put on a spare set of wheels and plan to make it 9sp once parts become reasonably priced again (may be awhile). Need to look for a stem as well.
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Old 07-11-20, 03:55 PM
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Just finished this somewhat bastardised build, 1992 Rocky Mountain Titanium, M950 XTR derailleurs and brakes, XT thumb shifters, RaceFace I-Beam cranks with XT rings and 747 pedals, Syncros post and stem, King headset, VP Racing BB, Campagnolo Stheno rims with XT hubs, XTR 8 speed cogset, Turbo seat, Rocky Mountain handlebar with Tranz-X bar ends, Panaracer Smoke rubber. The unicrown fork is a mystery item, it's ti and has a disc braze-on.

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Ritchey Ascent Japan

New one to clean up. All original it seems.





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Old 07-11-20, 07:18 PM
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^^^^^ Roller-cam rear and canti front?
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Old 07-11-20, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by madpogue
^^^^^ Roller-cam rear and canti front?
My '87 Muddy Fox came that way too.
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Originally Posted by madpogue
^^^^^ Roller-cam rear and canti front?
a first for me. Anyone have experience cleaning / rebuilding these ?

were they any good? Looks like they would get mucked up pretty easily.

overall the bike is in good condition. Minimal corrosion.
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Source for decent 26 skinwall knobbies?

Looking to get some 26 skinwall knobbies for the Ritchey ?

Sources ? Recommendations ?

only thing I can find are Kenya’s or max is DTH. And the DTH are more fire road / street.
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Originally Posted by intron
Looking to get some 26 skinwall knobbies for the Ritchey ?

Sources ? Recommendations ?

only thing I can find are Kenya’s or max is DTH. And the DTH are more fire road / street.
Your Ritchey rules! A couple 26" skinwall options I have looked at in the past (but have yet to use) are the Simworks Homage and the Terra One. The Homage isn't very knobby, but it looks like it has more bite than the DTH. Here's a link: https://sim.works/collections/simwor...6-black-x-skin

The Terra One is a classic looking tire with knobs. The company is based in Switzerland, but they ship to the US based on what I've seen. You have to email them to place an order. Their website is https://www.rideterraone.com/ but their Instagram has more info.
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Originally Posted by intron
a first for me. Anyone have experience cleaning / rebuilding these ?

were they any good? Looks like they would get mucked up pretty easily.

overall the bike is in good condition. Minimal corrosion.
They have their advantages. The cam gives a variable pull, allowing for greater clearance from the rim while not needed. I'm certain there's a guide published already. You should find it with a Google search pointed to the forum.

The brakes under the chainstay are known for getting mucked up and stealing ground clearance. Unfortunately, the only replacements that use those posts are U Brakes.
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Originally Posted by intron
a first for me. Anyone have experience cleaning / rebuilding these ?

were they any good? Looks like they would get mucked up pretty easily.

overall the bike is in good condition. Minimal corrosion.
The roller cams are easy to clean. Set-up is not too bad either. Here's some info from Sheldon Brown: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/canti-r...t%20locations.
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Originally Posted by dpicare26
1989 Schwinn Impact


1986 Ross Mt. Hood


Just picked these up recently. I just could not resist the chrome and smoked chrome. Both 4130 steel.

First time seeing Rollercam brakes.. quite interesting.
Nice! Picked up a 1989 Schwinn Impact at the beginning of quarantine:

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Originally Posted by intron
Looking to get some 26 skinwall knobbies for the Ritchey ?

Sources ? Recommendations ?

only thing I can find are Kenya’s or max is DTH. And the DTH are more fire road / street.
I like my Kenda Small Block 8's. Knobby without being too aggressive.
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Originally Posted by jbchybridrider
My 89 iboc pro is close enough to finished. I restored the frame and just cleaned up the parts swapping a few from the parts bin. Only things bought were the decals a bottle cage brake pads and $4 grips. I bought the tires but think there better on my Sakae, there's some Ritchy gum walls in the bin that'll make it look more original. Just put off riding it atm because my favorite mtb park got destroyed by fire last summer and hasn't reopened.
Funny how I instinctively knew you were in Adelaide just by seeing the garden wall blocks and the old car. Then I scrolled up to your bio and confirmed my intuition. Looks like you have a few old cars.
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Originally Posted by dickbandit
Your Ritchey rules! A couple 26" skinwall options I have looked at in the past (but have yet to use) are the Simworks Homage and the Terra One. The Homage isn't very knobby, but it looks like it has more bite than the DTH. Here's a link: https://sim.works/collections/simwor...6-black-x-skin

The Terra One is a classic looking tire with knobs. The company is based in Switzerland, but they ship to the US based on what I've seen. You have to email them to place an order. Their website is https://www.rideterraone.com/ but their Instagram has more info.
thanks DBandit. . I ordered a set of the Sim works.
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