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08-29-19, 09:46 AM
#6576
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Bikes: 1982?Free Spirit FS10/ Sunbird Road Bike; 1995 Raleigh M-80; 2004 Raleigh SC-30; 2007? Scattante R-330; 2012 Fuji Absolute LE 3.0; 2012 Jamis X3 trail, 2002 Huffy Arlington. 2004 Iron Horse Maverick Sport. 1989 Trek 1400 Road Bike. And..more..
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08-29-19, 01:32 PM
#6577
Barred @ Velocipedesalon
Mid 80's LL BEAN
Believe this is actually a Cannondale (model unknown) branded for sales at LL BEAN. Just finished (actually got a little lost) the Tully Lake trail in Massachusetts. I'm a road guy, thus the LOOK pedals being used. Horrendous shifters! Probably a decent frame, but needs a better drivetrain. I know nothing about MTB's!
08-29-19, 01:34 PM
#6578
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Put the knobbies back on the 930. Gonna put this to use this winter. I don't ride it much, as I prefer my roadies, but it sucks to let such a nice bike just sit there.
08-29-19, 01:47 PM
#6579
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Believe this is actually a Cannondale (model unknown) branded for sales at LL BEAN. Just finished (actually got a little lost) the Tully Lake trail in Massachusetts. I'm a road guy, thus the LOOK pedals being used. Horrendous shifters! Probably a decent frame, but needs a better drivetrain. I know nothing about MTB's!
these days a set of decent thumb shifters is pretty cheap if you just want it to work.. and maybe have to replace every 5 years.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunrace-SLM10.../dp/B007QMJH86
and way better than all the crap in the previous 20 years
08-29-19, 01:57 PM
#6580
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Bikes: 1982?Free Spirit FS10/ Sunbird Road Bike; 1995 Raleigh M-80; 2004 Raleigh SC-30; 2007? Scattante R-330; 2012 Fuji Absolute LE 3.0; 2012 Jamis X3 trail, 2002 Huffy Arlington. 2004 Iron Horse Maverick Sport. 1989 Trek 1400 Road Bike. And..more..
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08-29-19, 02:21 PM
#6581
Dedicated Detritus Dodger
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Bikes: Some mighty fine ones at that!
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I've posted pix of this bike in 2 other forums, but I just love it so much!!
1983 Miyata Ridge Runner
1983 Miyata Ridge Runner
08-29-19, 03:28 PM
#6582
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Bikes: 1982?Free Spirit FS10/ Sunbird Road Bike; 1995 Raleigh M-80; 2004 Raleigh SC-30; 2007? Scattante R-330; 2012 Fuji Absolute LE 3.0; 2012 Jamis X3 trail, 2002 Huffy Arlington. 2004 Iron Horse Maverick Sport. 1989 Trek 1400 Road Bike. And..more..
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08-30-19, 03:31 AM
#6584
Barred @ Velocipedesalon
My road/trail bike I use in Florida will not cut it up north on that terrain; Batavus Criterium.
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08-30-19, 09:52 PM
#6585
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just finished this guy a 1986 Fisher Mountain Bikes, Montare
Mostly all original save for the consumables. except the grips i believe are original .
Deore XT Deerhead/600 except rear brake (Suntour XC Roller Cam) and Rear Derailieur. Shimano Light Action with alloy Dura Ace guide pulley. which is 100% stock. not sure why light action and not Deore XT?
Tires are Ritchey MegaBites
Mostly all original save for the consumables. except the grips i believe are original .
Deore XT Deerhead/600 except rear brake (Suntour XC Roller Cam) and Rear Derailieur. Shimano Light Action with alloy Dura Ace guide pulley. which is 100% stock. not sure why light action and not Deore XT?
Tires are Ritchey MegaBites
08-30-19, 10:36 PM
#6586
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Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball
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^That paint original? Awesome bike...
08-30-19, 10:38 PM
#6587
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08-31-19, 05:41 AM
#6588
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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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just finished this guy a 1986 Fisher Mountain Bikes, Montare
Mostly all original save for the consumables. except the grips i believe are original .
Deore XT Deerhead/600 except rear brake (Suntour XC Roller Cam) and Rear Derailieur. Shimano Light Action with alloy Dura Ace guide pulley. which is 100% stock. not sure why light action and not Deore XT?
Tires are Ritchey MegaBites
Mostly all original save for the consumables. except the grips i believe are original .
Deore XT Deerhead/600 except rear brake (Suntour XC Roller Cam) and Rear Derailieur. Shimano Light Action with alloy Dura Ace guide pulley. which is 100% stock. not sure why light action and not Deore XT?
Tires are Ritchey MegaBites
Maybe the deerhead derailleur got swapped out?
08-31-19, 04:03 PM
#6589
WV is not flat..
08-31-19, 05:42 PM
#6590
WV is not flat..
Here is another nice old school MTB I acquired recently. 1999 Cannondale F500. Had to swap out the Headshok because it was dead to a standard shock. Good components on this one and solid to ride.
08-31-19, 06:22 PM
#6592
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After deciding not to use my 85 GT Timberline to commute I was looking for something else, bumped into to this Trek Singletrack 950, when I brought it home I wasn't to sure of its age as it has rapid fire shifters, come to find out it's an 1989 and most everything is marked MADE IN THE USA including frame, bars and wheels, pretty much all original beside the shifters. I changed out the seat, grips, took off the toe clips(straps) and added the rack and bags as well as the lights and mirror. I think this bike will work out great for my commuter!
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09-01-19, 08:33 PM
#6594
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Bikes: 1986 KHS Fiero, 1989 Trek 950, 1990 Trek 7000, 1991 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, 1992 Trek 1400, 1997 Cannondale CAD2 R300, 1998 Cannondale CAD2 R200, 2002 Marin San Rafael, 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 R1000, 2010 Performance Access XCL9R
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After deciding not to use my 85 GT Timberline to commute I was looking for something else, bumped into to this Trek Singletrack 950, when I brought it home I wasn't to sure of its age as it has rapid fire shifters, come to find out it's an 1989 and most everything is marked MADE IN THE USA including frame, bars and wheels, pretty much all original beside the shifters. I changed out the seat, grips, took off the toe clips(straps) and added the rack and bags as well as the lights and mirror. I think this bike will work out great for my commuter!
I have an 89 950 also, I had a blue one like yours but sold it a few years ago... I really should pull this white one out for a good romp soon...
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09-01-19, 09:24 PM
#6595
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Cool! I'm really liking my 950, I actually just got home from a ride
Now if I were buying a new Trek 950 back in 1989 I would have had picked the white one like yours, I like the blue but white just looks great!Here's the bike I bought back in 1991, still have it!
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09-01-19, 10:59 PM
#6596
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Bikes: 2011 Handsome/ Twin Six Speedy Devil, 2006 Soma Groove, 1991 Haro Impulse Comp, 1987 KHS Montana Pro, 1986 Ross Mount Hood, 1986 Mongoose ATB, 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I, 1973 World Voyageur, 1941 Schwinn DX "Klunker"
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After looking for one of these, I finally scored a cheap complete Haro Extreme in great condition. This is a 91 and they were made in USA (tacked in Mexico and welded in SoCal)
I used to have a 92 back in 91 until I crashed it in 93. The 91 uses smaller diameter tubes than the 92, probably to deal with the cracking above the front derailleur. The 92 also had a seatpost collar that slipped off and broke easily. They both use odd seatpost sizes (26.4 for 91 and 29.4 for 92) and the OEM seatposts used chromoly shafts.
Its good to be reunited with an old bike. Bonus NOS 93 Stumpjumper picture
I used to have a 92 back in 91 until I crashed it in 93. The 91 uses smaller diameter tubes than the 92, probably to deal with the cracking above the front derailleur. The 92 also had a seatpost collar that slipped off and broke easily. They both use odd seatpost sizes (26.4 for 91 and 29.4 for 92) and the OEM seatposts used chromoly shafts.
Its good to be reunited with an old bike. Bonus NOS 93 Stumpjumper picture
Nice Extreme. I was really intrigued by E-stay bikes and just had to have one. I spent a lot of time looking and finally got an almost original '91 Impulse Comp. One step below the Extreme. Surprisingly nimble bike.
09-01-19, 11:43 PM
#6597
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Bikes: 1963? Anquetil , 1973 PX10,1979 PX10,1984 PX10, VITUS 979 PX10DU,1970S ALAN,1985 PSV10,1980s PY10FC,1978 bERTIN,ALAN carbon
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85ish Mongoose ATB
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09-02-19, 09:37 PM
#6599
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Fat Chance
Hey guys, first post here on a bike I JUST picked up. These pictures were taken before I even got the bike inside, as I wanted to document the starting point, down to the spark plug screwed in the pedal hole. This is my first vintage MTB, and any suggestions on what direction I should go will be taken well. I am no stranger to restorations and I also own a 1973 Schwinn road bike which is my daily commuter for college.
Anyways, I found this bike in the middle of no were Mississippi, and it feels like an amazing barn find. I did some googling on what "FAT CHANCE" meant, and I knew I had to pick up the bike.
The bike has undergone some sort of 1x conversion, and the biggest chain ring has been ground off. The smallest front chain ring is missing, if you're wondering what is going on there.
Let me know what y'all think!
Anyways, I found this bike in the middle of no were Mississippi, and it feels like an amazing barn find. I did some googling on what "FAT CHANCE" meant, and I knew I had to pick up the bike.
The bike has undergone some sort of 1x conversion, and the biggest chain ring has been ground off. The smallest front chain ring is missing, if you're wondering what is going on there.
Let me know what y'all think!
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09-02-19, 10:23 PM
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Any Chance is a good bike,IMO. Congrats! If it was mine, like my other old mtb's, I'd try to bring it as close to original as possible.
But it's all on you and what you want to do with it. Keep us up to date with the build.
But it's all on you and what you want to do with it. Keep us up to date with the build.