Show Your Vintage MTB Drop Bar Conversions
06-28-14, 11:35 AM
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I have that on my watch list but am hoping to find one for less. I may run the stock fork for a bit until one of the local co ops gets one in......
06-28-14, 11:44 AM
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+1 That Stumpy looks much better than expected! You could always take a small brush and some Testors and inpaint to restore the decals before you clear coat.
06-28-14, 12:36 PM
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Chrome fork from niagara. Sunlite 26" MTB Uni-Crown Hi-Ten Fork - 1-1/8"
06-28-14, 01:20 PM
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06-28-14, 04:54 PM
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How about this one?
Rigid Hi Ten Steel MTB Mountain Bike Fork Chrome 1 1 8 26" Canti Brakes Threaded | eBay
It's new with 23cm uncut steer tube and 10cm of thread so you can cut it to size.
Sorry about the last false alarm, hopefully this one is a keeper.
Rigid Hi Ten Steel MTB Mountain Bike Fork Chrome 1 1 8 26" Canti Brakes Threaded | eBay
It's new with 23cm uncut steer tube and 10cm of thread so you can cut it to size.
Sorry about the last false alarm, hopefully this one is a keeper.
06-29-14, 06:43 AM
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I have a set of Northroads that I am going to try this with. Originally I was planning on using a mustache bar but a mock set up made me realize why they are sitting on the shelf after the first time I used them. Any feeling of control is gone and they are much wider than the Northroads making it feel like I am steering with a golf club.
You obviously have never tried the Origin 8 Tiki moustache bar! Its narrow and you have a good measure of control on the road. I like it more than a drop bar since it brings the brake lever/shifters into a more normal position. This bar is like a North Roads but made for road bike levers/shifters.
06-29-14, 07:15 AM
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@MikesChevelle,
Paint job came out nice. Great color. I've used a similar paint on an engine valve cover. The cast finish is cool.
The GT fork neo pointed out on Ebay is a great candidate should a local one doesn't materialize. That GT is a great fork. I'm considering buying one just as a spare.
Paint job came out nice. Great color. I've used a similar paint on an engine valve cover. The cast finish is cool.
The GT fork neo pointed out on Ebay is a great candidate should a local one doesn't materialize. That GT is a great fork. I'm considering buying one just as a spare.
06-29-14, 10:13 AM
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06-29-14, 01:13 PM
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The OG Fatbikes go back to around 1990, well before the first Pugs was made in 2005.
A lot of folks would run double and even triple rim+tire setups before Snowcat rims were made (by welding two rims together with one of their walls removed.)
A lot of folks would run double and even triple rim+tire setups before Snowcat rims were made (by welding two rims together with one of their walls removed.)
06-29-14, 01:22 PM
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+1 I couldn't agree more, the Fat Franks are the coolest tire going for these older trail bikes!
I installed a set of gray ones on my '88 Cimarron LE that's being rebuilt, plenty of tire clearance... even for 2.35 tires!
I installed a set of gray ones on my '88 Cimarron LE that's being rebuilt, plenty of tire clearance... even for 2.35 tires!
06-29-14, 01:35 PM
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This is an old MIELE MTB I converted to a loaded drop-bar touring bike. It has 9-speed Mirage shifters and rear derailler, interrupter-cyclo-cross levers and an adjustable stem for differing terrain.
069 by Miele Man, on Flickr
077 by Miele Man, on Flickr
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The saddle isa 1980's vintage Vetta one that i recovered in the read leather.
074 by Miele Man, on Flickr
These were taken before I had a decent camera.
Recovered Vetta Saddle = Side by Miele Man, on Flickr
Recovered Vetta Saddle = Rear by Miele Man, on Flickr
Recovered Vetta Saddle = Front by Miele Man, on Flickr
Cheers from Miele Man
069 by Miele Man, on Flickr
077 by Miele Man, on Flickr
070 by Miele Man, on Flickr
073 by Miele Man, on Flickr
The saddle isa 1980's vintage Vetta one that i recovered in the read leather.
074 by Miele Man, on Flickr
These were taken before I had a decent camera.
Recovered Vetta Saddle = Side by Miele Man, on Flickr
Recovered Vetta Saddle = Rear by Miele Man, on Flickr
Recovered Vetta Saddle = Front by Miele Man, on Flickr
Cheers from Miele Man
06-29-14, 01:49 PM
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That Miele in Tre Colore is super hot!!!!
Well, seatpost clamp could be better, IMO
Well, seatpost clamp could be better, IMO
06-29-14, 02:25 PM
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06-29-14, 04:03 PM
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@Miele Man
A great job on the Vetta recovery. Pun intended. I have an old black jacket as a donor for my 1st attempt to redo some classic saddles.
Your Miele looks like it took on serious miles. Nice conversion.
A great job on the Vetta recovery. Pun intended. I have an old black jacket as a donor for my 1st attempt to redo some classic saddles.
Your Miele looks like it took on serious miles. Nice conversion.
06-29-14, 07:51 PM
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Getting close gonna hit up a few other bike shops for a fork tomorrow, then the assembly starts. Thinking brown saddle and bar tape**********
If I cant find a threaded fork in what I need, I know where a threadless one is, can a LBS thread that?
If I cant find a threaded fork in what I need, I know where a threadless one is, can a LBS thread that?
06-29-14, 08:20 PM
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Generally, cutting threads in a threadless fork is thought to be a very bad idea. The wall thickness of a threadless fork's steerer is the same as the thinnest part of the steerer of a threaded fork. So cutting threads in would make the walls thinner than is generally considered to be safe.
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06-30-14, 01:17 AM
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What steerer length do you need? I have an extra brand new Tange fork in the parts pile.