brandenjs

I’ve had the group on a couple different bikes and I really like it. Also have it on this Trek UAV1 hybrid and it works great.

Ballenxj

Thanks! I found a one owner Rock Hopper that is like new for that price. I really don't need any more Bikes, but............

Ballenxj

Went back for another look, it was GONE!

curbtender

For future reference, stx uses more steel so they are a bit heavier and rust. They work as well as the other groups.

Ballenxj

Thanks. Shimano has so many groups it's sometimes hard to keep track.

@johnoliva1

Modded Ross Mt Hood, upgraded stem, 3 speed bars, small levers, 165mm crankset with climbing setup, weinmann wheels, specialized rubber and heavy duty rack. Keot the original rollercam brakes, seat and post. This is my "party" bike/ grocery store/ bike with the child bike Cheers - John

beicster 

At the time, it was just below Deore LX. I think it was after they phased out Deore DX as a mountain group.

dickbandit 

Completed my '89 Bridgestone MB3 quarantine project. Built this up from a frame I bought from a neighbor.

A fun mix of parts: vintage Nitto bullmoose bars, Shimano Deore levers, Suntour power thumb shifters, NOS Deore hubs laced to Rhyno Lite rims, vintage Deore XT FD, modern Deore RD, late 80s Deore cranks, original BB and seatpost, and a NOS Hite Rite

Clyde1820

@dickbandit, ^ that's a nice look on the MB-3. Clean and yet purposeful. The yellow cable housing adds a minor bit of za-za-zing!, but it works.

2cam16

Finished the MB-4 this morning. Threw in a few parts I had laying around: Juli Furtado Selle saddle, Girvin stem, Lizard Skins protector,switched to a riser. Replaced the Suntour drivetrain to Deore LX. I installed all my LX parts except the wheels as I wanted to keep the Ritcheys. Hookworms are temporary until I find some better tires.
DSC_2123 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_2143 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_2140 by 2cam16, on Flickr

sauze

Very sharp looking! The big tires really make it pop.

MntnMan62

I have what I think was a 1997, 98 or 99 Schwinn Mesa GSX. I rode it a lot when I first bought it and then slowly started upgrading parts. The first upgrade was the front fork (Suntour?) to a Marzocchi Bomber Z4. It came with a Shimano LX rear derailleur but all the rest of the components were lower quality. So I upgraded the front derailleur, cranks, chainrings, rear cassette to LX as well. I replaced the handle bar, seatpost and stem with Titec parts. And put new rims on her. Sun Rhyno Lites. She's really a nice bike. I would go on rides with guys on much more expensive bikes and I never got dropped. I can't post a pic just yet because I can only post 5 posts a day and this will my 5th today and my 10th total. So tomorrow I should be able to post a pic.

Ballenxj

I like Schwinn's, and have looked at a few online. I guess we'll see yours tomorrow?

2cam16

Thanks!

DQRider 

Took The Ranger out for a quick ride during lunch last week. I just realized that I didn't post it in this thread. The only change I've made since the last post is that I turned the handlebar rightside-up. The old-school upside-down Path Racer setup works well on drop-bar road bikes, but because of the longer top-tube on the MTB, the geometry is all wrong. Still, this was a very nice ride with the old setup. But now it's Perfect!





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MntnMan62

Ok. I now have 10 posts so I should be able to post pics. Here is my 2000 (I looked up the date) Schwinn Mesa GSX with lots of upgrades.

Ballenxj

Good looking Bike. I'm pretty sure you added the ahead set?

MntnMan62

Actually, no. It was already on the bike.

dgodave

Super nice bike.

What bars are you using there? I Ask because I have and old Shogun with that exact type of stem, and I'd like to set it up like yours.

Wilbur76

Just joined. Here’s a recent FB marketplace bike I couldn’t pass up. 1987 Specialized Hard Rock. Have it at my LBS to look over and tune. It is just as clean as the picture shows. Can’t wait to sport my aloha dad shirt, cargoes and Wayfarers on it this weekend!

Narhay

Got this peach of a Proflex 852 locally in Toronto. 20" ctt, 22" tt. I'm not sure if I am going to borrow the m730/732 parts for a different build and trade the frame for something else but we will see. Loving the saddle. Girvin flexstem and rigid proflex forks are pretty cool.

VtwinVince

Picked up this '92 Giant from the original owner last year, all original down to the pads and cables, full DX groupset, period 'splatter' paint scheme and completely original, mint condition.

DQRider 

Thanks, dgodave! Those are called, "Action Porteur". I used to get them from Harris Cyclery, but a quick check shows they don't carry them anymore. It looks like Amazon or Walmart are the only sources at the moment.

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Clyde1820

Even if you can't find that particular bar (whether no longer made, or whatever), there are several other handlebars that are similar.

FSA's Metropolis, for example:

@ Jenson USA -- discontinued, but basic info about it: click.

Image of one @ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finder/5151273041 .



SOMA's Clarence bar: click.



The Nitto Wavie or the Nitto Albatross, available through Rivendell.

Or, you can do a no-name "Northroad" type bar, from a variety of sources: such eBay "Northroad" style bars.


Myself, I've got a bit higher-rise version of the concept, on one of my "city" bikes: 120mm rise 600mm bars. Which, on the bike, aren't nearly so high as they appear in the pics.

toavii

How do you like the Girvin? I am thinking of getting one for a project. Bike will only see occasional trail so I’m mainly concerned road riding and potential noise/movement.