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90's Gt Zaskar LE
I haven't ridden in 20 years, but I wanted to get back at it a bit to nurse my bad knee. I dug out my old GT Zaskar LE Mtn. bike that I built in the 90's with a USA made LE frame. I do't care about woods riding anymore so I stripped the bike to the frame to prep for road use. I replaced the suspension fork with a rigid Tange Big Fork I already had, replaced the knobby tires with 1-1/2" (90psi) Panaracer Hi Road's that I had. Everything was taken apart and cleaned/polished. The Drive train, hubs, shifters, brakes are Shimano XT. Bars are Club Roost, Rims are very light 32 hole Campy Mirox, with 15ga. DB SS spokes, stem is a short (cheap) Wake clamped to a long quill extender that I added to raise and shorten the cockpit reach. saddle is WTB which I still like. Suspension seat post that I was going to replace, but it takes the jar from hitting pot holes pretty well. I might just keep it. Removed the SPD pedals, and replaced with some road pedals I had without toe clips for now. I will probably get some new clipless or better platform pedals at some point. New chain, cables, and housing which were left a little long anticipating different bars. I added the rack I already had to make the look more "road bike" I had to make a bracket for it to attach to the brake bridge that worked out well.
I am really impressed how light the bike actually is, and feels with the very light wheels. It rolls like a road bike, but with much cushier ride with the 1-1/2" tires which is great for this old body. I am still searching for a suitable replacement handlebar, something with 2-1/2" or so rise, and at least a 15 degree back sweep. My hands get numb with current bar that has a short rise, and probably only a 7-9 degree back sweep.
I am really impressed how light the bike actually is, and feels with the very light wheels. It rolls like a road bike, but with much cushier ride with the 1-1/2" tires which is great for this old body. I am still searching for a suitable replacement handlebar, something with 2-1/2" or so rise, and at least a 15 degree back sweep. My hands get numb with current bar that has a short rise, and probably only a 7-9 degree back sweep.
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Original photo from auction
Got a New Zealand Estay today, full DX.
Needs a full pull down clean and recable and chain, then full lube, new tubes and tyres.
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1999 Gary Fisher Joshua F4
Not so much vintage by years, as outdated by the rapid development of mountain bikes. I picked up this mostly complete but really scruffy Gary Fisher Joshua F4 Trek U.S. built "Y" bike for $20. I am looking forward to restoring it and riding an early full suspension bike.
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here is my 1986 Trek 850.
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@mountaindave Correct, it's a Sunlite rack with a Wald basket ziptied to it. Works great, super cheap They also work in the rear as a saddle bag support.
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@mountaindave Correct, it's a Sunlite rack with a Wald basket ziptied to it. Works great, super cheap They also work in the rear as a saddle bag support.
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Pink Puegot Canyon Express
Sure, old steel road bikes are the catz pajamas. And ancient, crusty track bikes are fascinating, if unfathomable, and big ballooner bikes remind us of our childhood, but what about Mountain Bikes? Is anyone out there assembling a collection? Do you have an original Moots, or Ritchey with hand-rolled Bontrager wheels? Still have the bike that you won that NORBA National on?
We need to see 'em. Come on, don't be shy. Post us a picture of your vintage MTB.
We need to see 'em. Come on, don't be shy. Post us a picture of your vintage MTB.
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I am trying to however until I have 10 posts it appears to not be allowed.
I am trying to fix it up right now, it still has the original pedals that appear to have rusted on :/
I am trying to fix it up right now, it still has the original pedals that appear to have rusted on :/
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1992 970
I picked this up a couple weeks ago. I found a matching fork on Ebay and I've begun to order parts to fix up.
Look what came in the mail today!!
Look what came in the mail today!!
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I don't know what I miss most, my Diamondback Topanga or my daughter's face at that age.
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Getting back to simpler times... anyone have any info on Raleigh cantilever frames? Thanks to USAZorro for a needed crank arm.
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I just finished building this: 1994 Bianchi Super Grizzly RC. It's custom but within the realms of OEM, though not being a huge fan of front suspension especially 24year old suspension I decided to go with new Exotic carbon forks (w/ steel steerer and crown)...it was a great decision. Columbus Genius frame, Shimano: lx deore shifters and RD, XT FD, cassete (11-30) Avid brakes, Sugino Impel triple, Kona: seatpost stem and Bar (would like to get the OEM bontrager titanium flat bar one day), Mavic DX138, Parallax Hubs, Conti raceking rear (26 2.2), x-king front (26. 2.4). This bike is surprisingly fast, and relatively lightweight, the frame is only 1.7kg! and the forks another 1kg!
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I just finished building this: 1994 Bianchi Super Grizzly RC. It's custom but within the realms of OEM, though not being a huge fan of front suspension especially 24year old suspension I decided to go with new Exotic carbon forks (w/ steel steerer and crown)...it was a great decision. Columbus Genius frame, Shimano: lx deore shifters and RD, XT FD, cassete (11-30) Avid brakes, Sugino Impel triple, Kona: seatpost stem and Bar (would like to get the OEM bontrager titanium flat bar one day), Mavic DX138, Parallax Hubs, Conti raceking rear (26 2.2), x-king front (26. 2.4). This bike is surprisingly fast, and relatively lightweight, the frame is only 1.7kg! and the forks another 1kg!
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Wow, I am neither a fan of carbon or suspension on vintage bikes, but there are always exceptions and this is certainly one of them.
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'91 Rockhopper Sport with a bunch of XT and other bits. I just installed the dropper seatpost, I'd call it a game changer. Copying text from the where'd you ride thread:
Being able to adjust saddle height on the fly for this type of riding is fantastic. A lot of the trails here are rocky and rooty singletrack with rough, sometimes loose descents and climbs. Dropping the saddle and getting over the rear wheel when pointing down without having to stop to open a quick release allowed more focus on keeping momentum, picking a good line, and enjoying getting tossed around. Minor adjustments to accommodate various changes in terrain with a quick flick of the thumb. In the past with the quick release binder bolt I'd often leave the saddle either a bit too high or a bit too low for a given section of trail just so I didn't have to stop to make an adjustment. That usually wasn't much of a problem, but being able to easily keep the saddle where I want it is certainly a welcome change. The other major benefit is that as the trail smooths out or transitions to pavement the saddle pops back to the correct height at full extension without fail. I'm pleased. : )
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I haven't done a ton of miles yet, but so far the combo has a surprisingly low rolling resistance and seem very fast and stable over hard pack with some loose. The rear got a bit slippy going up an incline on extremely loose chunky gravel, though I lowered the pressure and worked better. though this is not what i intended to ride on. The tires also felt very good on pavement.very smooth. On a regular gravel road, or hard packed trail (loose on top ) seem to work awesome so far...
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Cheers! The carbon was not my first choice, but certainly impressed with these. It was getting very hard (an expensive) to track down OEM suspension forks with a 1 inch steerer. Then found a random link to these. Nice to have the lightweight frontend, great maneuverability, and easy climbing!
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I haven't done a ton of miles yet, but so far the combo has a surprisingly low rolling resistance and seem very fast and stable over hard pack with some loose. The rear got a bit slippy going up an incline on extremely loose chunky gravel, though I lowered the pressure and worked better. though this is not what i intended to ride on. The tires also felt very good on pavement.very smooth. On a regular gravel road, or hard packed trail (loose on top ) seem to work awesome so far...
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I have a set of cranks that has a rusted pedal on i need to get them off but haven't done it yet. PB Blaster is a good friend!
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Here is my lot:
1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I. Sadly a tad too small for me. That's why I bought the KHS below. I keep the Shogun at the beach for guests.
1988 Haro Impulse. Built up from a bare frame with bin/ ebay parts.
1990 Haro Impusle Comp
Bottom pic is my 1995 Fuji Discovery drop bar conversion. I have some "in the wild" pics but took this opportunity to show off my non C&V Soma Groove because it's purty.
2000 Trek 820. Maybe not C&V not sure the cut off date. Fun fact: If anyone is a fan of the show "Wicked Tuna", the tuna boat Pinwheel is in the background of this pic. This was taken at the harbor in Rye New Hampshire.
1987 KHS Montana Pro. Became my go to beach bike when I finally decided that the Shogun was too small.
1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I. Sadly a tad too small for me. That's why I bought the KHS below. I keep the Shogun at the beach for guests.
1988 Haro Impulse. Built up from a bare frame with bin/ ebay parts.
1990 Haro Impusle Comp
Bottom pic is my 1995 Fuji Discovery drop bar conversion. I have some "in the wild" pics but took this opportunity to show off my non C&V Soma Groove because it's purty.
2000 Trek 820. Maybe not C&V not sure the cut off date. Fun fact: If anyone is a fan of the show "Wicked Tuna", the tuna boat Pinwheel is in the background of this pic. This was taken at the harbor in Rye New Hampshire.
1987 KHS Montana Pro. Became my go to beach bike when I finally decided that the Shogun was too small.
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How do you like the Maxxis DTH? You seem to have them on a number of bikes. Looks like a working-man's alternative to Compass Rat Trap Pass...
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1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
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1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
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