Opinions/Recommendations for a 1984 Ross Mt. Whitney bike
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Opinions/Recommendations for a 1984 Ross Mt. Whitney bike
Would like opinions/recommendations/help on my latest purchase, a 1984 Ross Mt. Whitney bike that is in very good condition and mostly original. It was updated to a 7-speed freewheel, double 42/52 crank set and has some junk tires from sitting in a heated garage for years. Did this bike have a 42/52 crank set originally and what size/type/brand of tire would you put on it? I’m not trying to go back 100% original but would like opinions especially on the tires. Thinking of some Kenda Kwest 26x1.5 or some Marathons. It will be ridden on paths/street only. Thanks to everyone for the help!
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11-06-13, 12:29 AM
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Here's mine in what I think is original equipment (except tires and ?). Mainly Shimano parts including Deerhead derailleurs....Crank is 48/36/24. Fun bike with that funky, laid back early Mtn. bike geometry. Tires are currently 1.95 Hemisphere Armidillos. If I were riding on streets regularly I'd get some lighter slicks.
Would like opinions/recommendations/help on my latest purchase, a 1984 Ross Mt. Whitney bike that is in very good condition and mostly original. It was updated to a 7-speed freewheel, double 42/52 crank set and has some junk tires from sitting in a heated garage for years. Did this bike have a 42/52 crank set originally and what size/type/brand of tire would you put on it? I’m not trying to go back 100% original but would like opinions especially on the tires. Thinking of some Kenda Kwest 26x1.5 or some Marathons. It will be ridden on paths/street only. Thanks to everyone for the help!
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11-06-13, 05:32 AM
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I really like the 1.5 Panaracer Ribmos - great protection, but they feel a little more lively than some other similar priced tires. GREAT with rain.
I love those Ross MTBs...very sharp. Take a look at this thread if you want some inspiration...
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ar-Conversions
I love those Ross MTBs...very sharp. Take a look at this thread if you want some inspiration...
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ar-Conversions
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11-06-13, 05:39 AM
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I really like the 1.5 Panaracer Ribmos - great protection, but they feel a little more lively than some other similar priced tires. GREAT with rain.
I love those Ross MTBs...very sharp. Take a look at this thread if you want some inspiration...
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ar-Conversions
I love those Ross MTBs...very sharp. Take a look at this thread if you want some inspiration...
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ar-Conversions
....and that Ross is a solid value for sure.
My wife has been enjoying the family "pass around" Stumpjumper with Fat Franks as well. They roll great, never flat and seem to handle inclement weather well.
Plus, she gets loads of comments about them, mostly positive.
Also, for city use, try the el cheapo Resist Nomads I have here on the La Cruz. They are great tires for the $$$, are also available in 26" and seem to wear well. They don't feel as "dead" as some of the other budget choices available.
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The 84 catalog shows an XT crank with 46/36/26 on the Mt Whitney. Fun bike, but extremely heavy. I had the same year Mt Hood for a bit and ran 1.5 Bontragers on it while using it for bike touring.
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For road and path riding, I would go with any of the myriad of slicks, either in 1.25 width or 1.5 inch width. Plenty of choices out there.
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The very layed-back angles on these fine Mt Whitneys will work well on the street if the frame is sized large enough for the rider, i.e. on the very large side if possible.
Off road, the long chainstays won't permit the rider to lean so far foreward if traction is poor on the steeper climbs, so a relatively smaller frame might be ideal (if still somewhat larger than what a contemporary frame fit would suggest).
Off road, the long chainstays won't permit the rider to lean so far foreward if traction is poor on the steeper climbs, so a relatively smaller frame might be ideal (if still somewhat larger than what a contemporary frame fit would suggest).
