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02-10-21, 12:24 AM
#7676
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Since post number 7602, I’ve had the Moots modified and refurbished. New decals and the frame, seatpost, stem and handlebars bead blasted.
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Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
Days of Wineless Roads. Bed and Breakfasting along the KATY
Twisting Down the Alley. Misadventures in tornado alley.
Stuart Black
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
Days of Wineless Roads. Bed and Breakfasting along the KATY
Twisting Down the Alley. Misadventures in tornado alley.
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02-10-21, 08:29 AM
#7677
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Originally Posted by Wilbur76
My current stable. Pink 1987 Cannondale SM800 is my most recent purchase. Thinking about converting to BMX bars since the frame is on the small side.
02-10-21, 04:55 PM
#7678
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Bikes: 2020 Lynskey GR300, 2001 GT Palomar, 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 1987 Specialized Hardrock, 1987 Cannondale SM800, 1989 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, 1989 Specialized Stumpjumper Team
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Originally Posted by rhender
When I saw that pink cdale, my first thought was "oh yeah. I'd make that a single speed bmx 26er." That thing is awesome--nice find.
02-10-21, 06:07 PM
#7679
bOsscO
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
Since post number 7602, I’ve had the Moots modified and refurbished. New decals and the frame, seatpost, stem and handlebars bead blasted.
I had no idea MOOTS has so many decal options. I really like the Stanley option.
02-11-21, 12:16 AM
#7680
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Originally Posted by bOsscO
What made you decide to go green?
I had no idea MOOTS has so many decal options. I really like the Stanley option.
I had no idea MOOTS has so many decal options. I really like the Stanley option.
That gorgeous “Stanley” finish, by the way, costs $1450. I only paid $900 for the frame used. I paid $400 for the additional fittings and bead blast. Decals were probably overpriced at $40. I think I’d have to find somewhere else to live if I paid $1450 for fancy decals.
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Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
Days of Wineless Roads. Bed and Breakfasting along the KATY
Twisting Down the Alley. Misadventures in tornado alley.
Stuart Black
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
Days of Wineless Roads. Bed and Breakfasting along the KATY
Twisting Down the Alley. Misadventures in tornado alley.
02-11-21, 04:26 AM
#7681
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Peugeot express alpin 1987-1988
Peugeot anjou 1987/88
Peugeot express 1987/88
Peugeot fun 1987
Peugeot cougar 1987/88 24 pouces
Peugeot anjou 1987/88
Peugeot express 1987/88
Peugeot fun 1987
Peugeot cougar 1987/88 24 pouces
02-11-21, 09:03 AM
#7682
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Location: Kips Bay, NY
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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 | Hiawatha 3sp | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
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Originally Posted by fishboat
I see a lot of C-dale's around and many of them are really interesting, but the head shock always raises questions for me. Are they readily serviceable? Are parts scarce? Are they very pricey to service? Are there years where they are basically on their own with no parts..etc..or are the same parts used in many/all the head shocks? Is a replacement rigid fork an option? ..very nice ride btw..
I didn't even try sourcing the parts, as the fork requires special tools as well. Mendon Cyclesmith is who fixed mine up. For me, it was a cheap 1 day ship each way and two day turnaround for a very fair price. The hard part was finding a box to ship it.
Once the fork is working, its a very unique ride due to the stiffness of the fork. One can replace the fork with a rigid, but the bearings will need an expensive reducer, and the length is non-standard. Replacing the fork would decouple a pairing that was meant to work together organically and would ruin the soul of the bike IMO.
02-11-21, 10:31 AM
#7683
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Originally Posted by DorkDisk
Once the fork is working, its a very unique ride due to the stiffness of the fork. One can replace the fork with a rigid, but the bearings will need an expensive reducer, and the length is non-standard. Replacing the fork would decouple a pairing that was meant to work together organically and would ruin the soul of the bike IMO.
02-12-21, 11:23 PM
#7684
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20210212_141447 by Luan Pham, on FlickrJust picked this up today for 45 bucks! It seems to be in decent shape, has most of the original bits too. Not a big fan of the way the fork feels to say the least. Any recommendations for a rigid replacement fork? Axle to crown measures something like 410mm I think.
02-13-21, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bOsscO
Good ol' Cannondale and their love of proprietary parts.
02-13-21, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DorkDisk
My fork needed servicing and the boot was torn. I replaced the boot myself; was no fun, and requires a lot of expensive tools due to the press in headset.
I didn't even try sourcing the parts, as the fork requires special tools as well. Mendon Cyclesmith is who fixed mine up. For me, it was a cheap 1 day ship each way and two day turnaround for a very fair price. The hard part was finding a box to ship it.
Once the fork is working, its a very unique ride due to the stiffness of the fork. One can replace the fork with a rigid, but the bearings will need an expensive reducer, and the length is non-standard. Replacing the fork would decouple a pairing that was meant to work together organically and would ruin the soul of the bike IMO.
I didn't even try sourcing the parts, as the fork requires special tools as well. Mendon Cyclesmith is who fixed mine up. For me, it was a cheap 1 day ship each way and two day turnaround for a very fair price. The hard part was finding a box to ship it.
Once the fork is working, its a very unique ride due to the stiffness of the fork. One can replace the fork with a rigid, but the bearings will need an expensive reducer, and the length is non-standard. Replacing the fork would decouple a pairing that was meant to work together organically and would ruin the soul of the bike IMO.
02-13-21, 01:05 PM
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Here are a couple of my latest projects, a '95 S-Works RockHopper that I've had over 20 years. I had a bad accident on it end of 2016 which almost ended my riding days. Hung it on the wall and forgot about it for a few years, then decided to throw some bits on it and resurrect it. The RM Stratos is an '89 with mostly period correct parts.
02-15-21, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RALEIGH_COMP
20210212_141447 by Luan Pham, on FlickrJust picked this up today for 45 bucks! It seems to be in decent shape, has most of the original bits too. Not a big fan of the way the fork feels to say the least. Any recommendations for a rigid replacement fork? Axle to crown measures something like 410mm I think.
02-15-21, 01:25 PM
#7689
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Originally Posted by Smokinapankake
Look on the bay of E for Carver forks. Or you could go to bikeman.com, they've got a straight bladed 1-1/8" 26" wheel Carver branded cantilever brake fork that is quite reasonably priced. I have one on my Fishlips Toxic Tuna and it is a very nice fork, especially considering the price...
Thank you! That seems like the ticket, available in 410mm right on the money too. Most other options I was seeing were down in the 390's or up in the +440's, not that those would have been terrible, but its nice to kind of stick to stockish. And the strait blades will match the original look a little better too. Well I guess its worth removing the fork now and verifying all the measurements. Thanks again!
02-15-21, 09:03 PM
#7690
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1985 Schwinn Cimarron decals
The nice people over at Velocals honored my request and are now stocking "85 Cim decals! Check it out!
https://velocals.com/schwinn-cimarron-decal-set/
https://velocals.com/schwinn-cimarron-decal-set/
02-19-21, 09:04 AM
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1993 Cannondale M800 BOTE
Just Finished this build and posted in vintage, think I'll also post in MTBs. Just love this bike!! See before & after:
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02-19-21, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Hproduguidon
Peugeot express alpin 1987-1988
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02-21-21, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Vonruden
Jamis Diablo with Tange Steel
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02-21-21, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by curbtender
Great shot, as always. Am I seeing snow and surfers? That's dedicated...
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02-21-21, 03:32 PM
#7697
royaloaker
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ltd. Paramount mtb Buell/
Suntour xc pro.
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02-21-21, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by '02 nrs
Suntour xc pro.
Ringle
02-21-21, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Vonruden
Jamis Diablo with Tange Steel
02-23-21, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bOsscO
What are those crazy pre-cast concrete breakwater!?!
