Let's see some of your geared bikes 2015
05-16-14, 08:41 AM
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1986 Specialized Rockhopper I converted to a touring bike w/ drops, half-step gearing, slicks, etc. Love it.
05-16-14, 12:29 PM
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7 speed cassette? I swapped out the freehub and cones to fit a 8/9/10 freehub on my XT hub
Still holding on to that Panasonic as a possible touring frame for the future.
Still holding on to that Panasonic as a possible touring frame for the future.
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05-16-14, 01:46 PM
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The rear is spaced for a 5 spd so I'm using a new IRD 14-28 freewheel. Works out with a good gear range with the 50-46-28 front rings. I'd hang on to your Panasonic. 26" touring is the way to go IMO.
05-16-14, 02:06 PM
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05-16-14, 02:29 PM
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They were kind of common on older 80's MTB's. Try searching for "dirt drop quill stem"
I think Nitto still makes a version too, but in silver
I think Nitto still makes a version too, but in silver
05-16-14, 04:39 PM
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1986? Here's my Stumpy from that same year...just took off the rack & slicks to put knobbies back on - taking it to the mtb park for some trail riding this weekend 
05-16-14, 04:45 PM
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^ That color is rad. I took mine on some trails with the slicks and it was definitely a challenge but really fun. I'd love to find a 22" 80's Stumpy one day.
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05-22-14, 09:18 AM
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05-24-14, 08:32 PM
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05-24-14, 08:54 PM
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Hehe appearantly everybody cross chains on their first geared bike. 
05-24-14, 09:10 PM
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05-28-14, 05:07 AM
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My '77 Fuji S-10S, an everyman's bike from the year when I graduated high school. I rode to the pharmacy yesterday and had to stop to take a call, deciding to snap this picture because I liked the sun angle on my leaning bike.
The drivetrain is 2 x 6 (52/39 and 13-30T), original SunTour Vx and SL derailleurs, bar end shifters, and SunTour freewheel. It has the satisfying "clunk" of a SunTour upshift, and requiring slight overshift and correction for downshifts.
It has the original Fujita Belt saddle, too, which I find most comfortable. I run 27 x 1 1/8 Paselas. Anyway, it's my general purpose bike and I enjoy riding it.
The drivetrain is 2 x 6 (52/39 and 13-30T), original SunTour Vx and SL derailleurs, bar end shifters, and SunTour freewheel. It has the satisfying "clunk" of a SunTour upshift, and requiring slight overshift and correction for downshifts.
It has the original Fujita Belt saddle, too, which I find most comfortable. I run 27 x 1 1/8 Paselas. Anyway, it's my general purpose bike and I enjoy riding it.
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05-29-14, 06:55 AM
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