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#3826
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Thanks for the suggestion Blilrat. I didn't realize origin8 made one too. I found the one that problem solvers make but it looks much chunkier.
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1988 Diamondback Ascent EX.. my fun around town bike.. it needs better tires but otherwise I like it. it may get a drop bar but i'm 50/50 right now since i'm kind of having fun with the riser bar. i feel like jumping everything
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Those purple ano bits are sweet.
Here's my latest project, an early 90s (not sure if vintage enough, but a lot of the components are) Merlin. Titanium frame, Moots stem/bar combo and White Industries bottom bracket; mostly Deore XT components (shifters, brake levers, brakes, rear derailleur crankset, hubs); Easton Flatboy pedals; no-nonsense Jandd panniers and rack bag; Turbo saddle; Planet Bike Cascadia fenders; bell.
Here's my latest project, an early 90s (not sure if vintage enough, but a lot of the components are) Merlin. Titanium frame, Moots stem/bar combo and White Industries bottom bracket; mostly Deore XT components (shifters, brake levers, brakes, rear derailleur crankset, hubs); Easton Flatboy pedals; no-nonsense Jandd panniers and rack bag; Turbo saddle; Planet Bike Cascadia fenders; bell.
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...see how everyone admires her penmanship.
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Another nice build on your D.B. Ascent EX Frantik, really sharp my man! Are those NOS cages on your pedals? Do you have a stash of bike treasures? Everyone I knew back in the day would have killed for a set of those pedals in that color!!! I really dig it... not used to seeing one of your builds without a drop bar but it does look like a fun bike!
Peace,
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Peace,
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hey neo pop.. nah they aren't NOS.. all the purple ano is new stuff off ebay except the bottle cage. the fixie guys brought ano back...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VP-Bear-Trap...-/290825488040
and yeah i can't decide if i should put on a drop bar on it or not.. i feel like with a drop bar it would be a more capable bike, but the with brake levers set up for the drops would mean it's not as good for cruising around town...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VP-Bear-Trap...-/290825488040
and yeah i can't decide if i should put on a drop bar on it or not.. i feel like with a drop bar it would be a more capable bike, but the with brake levers set up for the drops would mean it's not as good for cruising around town...
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Those purple ano bits are sweet.
Here's my latest project, an early 90s (not sure if vintage enough, but a lot of the components are) Merlin. Titanium frame, Moots stem/bar combo and White Industries bottom bracket; mostly Deore XT components (shifters, brake levers, brakes, rear derailleur crankset, hubs); Easton Flatboy pedals; no-nonsense Jandd panniers and rack bag; Turbo saddle; Planet Bike Cascadia fenders; bell.
Here's my latest project, an early 90s (not sure if vintage enough, but a lot of the components are) Merlin. Titanium frame, Moots stem/bar combo and White Industries bottom bracket; mostly Deore XT components (shifters, brake levers, brakes, rear derailleur crankset, hubs); Easton Flatboy pedals; no-nonsense Jandd panniers and rack bag; Turbo saddle; Planet Bike Cascadia fenders; bell.
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Those purple ano bits are sweet.
Here's my latest project, an early 90s (not sure if vintage enough, but a lot of the components are) Merlin. Titanium frame, Moots stem/bar combo and White Industries bottom bracket; mostly Deore XT components (shifters, brake levers, brakes, rear derailleur crankset, hubs); Easton Flatboy pedals; no-nonsense Jandd panniers and rack bag; Turbo saddle; Planet Bike Cascadia fenders; bell.
Here's my latest project, an early 90s (not sure if vintage enough, but a lot of the components are) Merlin. Titanium frame, Moots stem/bar combo and White Industries bottom bracket; mostly Deore XT components (shifters, brake levers, brakes, rear derailleur crankset, hubs); Easton Flatboy pedals; no-nonsense Jandd panniers and rack bag; Turbo saddle; Planet Bike Cascadia fenders; bell.
#3838
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NP, thanks for the info on the Manitou and marzzochi shocks. I just wasn't into mountain bikes during those years(I couldn't afford it) so missed out on knowing "what was what" but this thread and the drop bar thread have been very educational and inspirational. thanks for all the great post to all you guys and keep 'em coming.
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Recently finished building this Kona Cinder Cone back up from a bare frame. It's a 1990 Joe Murray designed Japan built model and really handles the dirt and rougher stuff well considering there's no suspension on it. It won't win any races to the trail, but once there it's quite solid.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/10757602@N08/9549954418
Finally getting around to posting my vintage MTB drop bar build, at least as it stands now. The complete progression, complete with photos, is available using the link above.
A set of trekking bars saw duty while I saved up for drop bars and the other related component upgrades (bar end shifters, etc.), but the conversion is now complete. Drive train is 3x8 (all Deore except for the cransket which is Alivio b/c I wanted square taper). Could never get the cantis set up the way I wanted, so I bit the bullet and bought some Avid SD7 v-brakes and Tekro RL520 levers. Love the setup.
After some difficulties with a rear wheel from Handspun (not build quality issues - tire compatibility issues), I ended up building my own rear wheel, too. Best rear wheel I've ever had, and it's the first one I've built myself. Over 1,000 miles on it now, and it's still as true as the day I built it! I just put Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour 26 x 2.0" tires on last week after getting fed up with sidewall failures on the cheaper Michelin City tires I was trying to use.
Anyway, bike's coming along. Still on my upgrade list are:
Brooks saddle
SPD pedals
Front rack(s)
Dynamo hub front wheel build and lighting
Finally getting around to posting my vintage MTB drop bar build, at least as it stands now. The complete progression, complete with photos, is available using the link above.
A set of trekking bars saw duty while I saved up for drop bars and the other related component upgrades (bar end shifters, etc.), but the conversion is now complete. Drive train is 3x8 (all Deore except for the cransket which is Alivio b/c I wanted square taper). Could never get the cantis set up the way I wanted, so I bit the bullet and bought some Avid SD7 v-brakes and Tekro RL520 levers. Love the setup.
After some difficulties with a rear wheel from Handspun (not build quality issues - tire compatibility issues), I ended up building my own rear wheel, too. Best rear wheel I've ever had, and it's the first one I've built myself. Over 1,000 miles on it now, and it's still as true as the day I built it! I just put Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour 26 x 2.0" tires on last week after getting fed up with sidewall failures on the cheaper Michelin City tires I was trying to use.
Anyway, bike's coming along. Still on my upgrade list are:
Brooks saddle
SPD pedals
Front rack(s)
Dynamo hub front wheel build and lighting
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Recently finished building this Kona Cinder Cone back up from a bare frame. It's a 1990 Joe Murray designed Japan built model and really handles the dirt and rougher stuff well considering there's no suspension on it. It won't win any races to the trail, but once there it's quite solid.
I'd take it to Cuyana any day.
Congrats.
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Well, here she is...Spent a total of $67 on this build. My cheapest build yet. I eneded up going with the 1 1/8 threadless fork for two reasons. 1 I have more stems and bar options and 2 it has fender mounts whereas the original Big Fork did not. I need to do a little tweaking but so for I really like how this bike handles.
#3843
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In Search of the Great Pumpkin and How I Was Robbed Along the Way
I have been looking for a large frame vintage Stumpjumper for over a month. This 1985 Stumpy in pumpkin orange showed up on Long Island's idyllic north shore, the backdrop for the novel The Great Gatsby (where else are they building new Aston Martin / McLaren dealers other than Manhasset). I went for it knowing that it would be a long and costly journey, but $28 in tolls? Now I know where the term Highway Robbery originated; $13 for the George Washington Bridge, $7.50 for the Throgs Neck Bridge, and the RFK bridge (aka Triboro) $7.50.
The bike was advertised as a "Schwinn Stump Jumper" as the fat a$$ saddle is a Schwinn, and the frame has no Specialized decals. The bike's paint is a little rough, but manageable. The rear wheel is not original, but the 5 speed freewheel appears to be.
The bike was advertised as a "Schwinn Stump Jumper" as the fat a$$ saddle is a Schwinn, and the frame has no Specialized decals. The bike's paint is a little rough, but manageable. The rear wheel is not original, but the 5 speed freewheel appears to be.
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#3844
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Very Nice. My favorite Stumpy Frame and color too. I'm jealouse
I have been looking for a large frame vintage Stumpjumper for over a month. This 1985 Stumpy in pumpkin orange showed up on Long Island's idyllic north shore, the backdrop for the novel The Great Gatsby (where else are they building new Aston Martin / McLaren dealers other than Manhasset). I went for it knowing that it would be a long and costly journey,but $28 in tolls? Now I know where the term Highway Robbery originated; $13 for the George Washington Bridge, $7.50 for the Throgs Neck Bridge, and the RFK bridge (aka Triboro) $7.50.
The bike was advertised as a "Schwinn Stump Jumper" as the fat a$$ saddle is a Schwinn, and the frame has no Specialized decals. The bike's paint is a little rough, but manageable. The rear wheel is not original, but the 5 speed freewheel appears to be.
The bike was advertised as a "Schwinn Stump Jumper" as the fat a$$ saddle is a Schwinn, and the frame has no Specialized decals. The bike's paint is a little rough, but manageable. The rear wheel is not original, but the 5 speed freewheel appears to be.
#3845
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Nice Stumpjumper. Someday all those tolls will be forgotten; a nice grab.
I picked up this Grizzly today. A little rough; replacement fork and mis-matched wheels. It's going to get the Midge treatment.
[edit] btw there is no tubing sticker on this bike. I'm assuming it's an Asian-made Bianchi, maybe Tange? Anyone know for sure?
I picked up this Grizzly today. A little rough; replacement fork and mis-matched wheels. It's going to get the Midge treatment.
[edit] btw there is no tubing sticker on this bike. I'm assuming it's an Asian-made Bianchi, maybe Tange? Anyone know for sure?
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#3846
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I don't know if this is C+V (1994), plus it has a suspension fork , but here's the latest incarnation of the Diamondback, which has been getting a lot of off road miles lately: