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10-30-14, 04:03 PM
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definitely quirky. but yeah super cool. I can't get behind the active only when seated rear suspension, but then again I am a west coaster and we need the suspension most when descending and out of the saddle.
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10-30-14, 04:55 PM
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Thanks, They made a few Ti but this one and most are aluminum. Its an oddball and takes some getting used too but a fun bike for sure. Maguras are great, easy to set up and use..
11-03-14, 04:13 PM
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Cool pick up today..
Early 90s Raleigh Tomac Ti
Pretty well equipped; mostly XT bits
Fiber flight spokes up front
Early 90s Raleigh Tomac Ti
Pretty well equipped; mostly XT bits
Fiber flight spokes up front
11-03-14, 04:50 PM
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1991 Specialized Stumpjumper Team
1991 Specialized Stumpjumper Team, Campagnolo Euclid drivetrain, 1st Generation C Record Brifters, misc, Shimano crap I'll try to replace.
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11-04-14, 09:01 PM
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Just picked this up today off cl for $20. I think its a 86. Diamondback curaca, I assume one of the lower end models based on components. Still cool and I will be fixing this up over the winter.
11-07-14, 03:54 AM
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My little '95 Rockhopper. Had her since new. She was my first mountain bike and now is my errand/fun bike.
11-07-14, 06:01 PM
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A few weeks ago I found an '85-'86 Trek 830 Antelope frameset at the town dump. No wheels and a bit of rust on the bars and bits. But no worries, I had plenty gear from other dump finds. 
The wheels I had on hand were old school MTB with the wide rims. So I thought, why not a C&V "Fat Tire" bike? A bit of research turned up Maxxis Hook Worm tires at a wide 2.5." More like cruiser tires, but perfect since I've never met a knobby I liked.
While the original fork did not have enough clearance, I had a purple fork on hand that would get the job done. This led to using the purple bottle cages @Puchinfinnland had sold me a while back, and the purple Brooks Colt saddle.
Took it out for a nice shakedown ride today in snow flurries.
Winter is on the way. Looks as if I can run the tires as low as 10-15 psi. Should be fine on the Rail Trail where the snow mobiles pack the snow. More ride reports in the height of winter.
The wheels I had on hand were old school MTB with the wide rims. So I thought, why not a C&V "Fat Tire" bike? A bit of research turned up Maxxis Hook Worm tires at a wide 2.5." More like cruiser tires, but perfect since I've never met a knobby I liked.
While the original fork did not have enough clearance, I had a purple fork on hand that would get the job done. This led to using the purple bottle cages @Puchinfinnland had sold me a while back, and the purple Brooks Colt saddle. Took it out for a nice shakedown ride today in snow flurries.
Winter is on the way. Looks as if I can run the tires as low as 10-15 psi. Should be fine on the Rail Trail where the snow mobiles pack the snow. More ride reports in the height of winter.
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11-07-14, 06:25 PM
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I'm a mechanic and a road cyclist, haven't owned a mountain bike in twenty years, but believe the hardtail/rigid fork mountain bike to be the US's great indigenous bike design. The UK perfected the 3 speed roadster, the French the sport/randonneur bike, the Italians got road racing bikes dialed in earlier than anybody else, but the Marin and Colorado tinkerers got this one right.
11-08-14, 07:44 AM
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Picked this up last week. 1993 Bridgestone MB-2. Don't mind the front skewer on the drive side....
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11-08-14, 07:47 AM
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11-08-14, 02:03 PM
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I picked this up for my retro project. Although in fine enough shape, I'd like to rebuild if possible. Does anyone have a source for an AMP Research F1 rebuild kit (pins/bushings)?
I'm pretty stoked!
IMG_20141108_145050064_HDR by POBOX2897, on Flickr
IMG_20141108_145108210_HDR by POBOX2897, on Flickr
I'm pretty stoked!
IMG_20141108_145050064_HDR by POBOX2897, on FlickrIMG_20141108_145108210_HDR by POBOX2897, on Flickr
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11-08-14, 04:54 PM
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Me too.
11-08-14, 10:55 PM
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Speaking of, got a new squishy fork and thanks to @sloar for the saddle.
New Fork by PeterDSims, on Flickr
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11-09-14, 06:51 AM
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I just picked up this 1994 Barracuda A2E yesterday for $30, it's going to be my winter restoration project (or one of them anyway, there's not that much to do on this):
It's amazing how little old mountain bikes are valued around these parts. This bike had a $1300 list price in 1994. The frame is a Tange Prestige tubeset with tear drop shaped top and down tubes which you can almost see here:
The bike is completely original minus the front tire, with STX drivetrain, Barracuda branded parts, and Onza Porcipaw grips. The only thing that needs work other than cleaning is the DuoTrack fork which I'm sure has disintegrated elastomers. I might spend some time trying to revive this fork but will most likely just go rigid.
The Barracuda company had a short life in the '90's, you can read the history here if you're interested:
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
It's amazing how little old mountain bikes are valued around these parts. This bike had a $1300 list price in 1994. The frame is a Tange Prestige tubeset with tear drop shaped top and down tubes which you can almost see here:
The bike is completely original minus the front tire, with STX drivetrain, Barracuda branded parts, and Onza Porcipaw grips. The only thing that needs work other than cleaning is the DuoTrack fork which I'm sure has disintegrated elastomers. I might spend some time trying to revive this fork but will most likely just go rigid.
The Barracuda company had a short life in the '90's, you can read the history here if you're interested:
Barracuda - Totally Driven!
11-09-14, 09:12 AM
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Cool. Klunker with a capital K.
A few weeks ago I found an '85-'86 Trek 830 Antelope frameset at the town dump. No wheels and a bit of rust on the bars and bits. But no worries, I had plenty gear from other dump finds.
The wheels I had on hand were old school MTB with the wide rims. So I thought, why not a C&V "Fat Tire" bike? A bit of research turned up Maxxis Hook Worm tires at a wide 2.5." More like cruiser tires, but perfect since I've never met a knobby I liked. While the original fork did not have enough clearance, I had a purple fork on hand that would get the job done. This led to using the purple bottle cages @Puchinfinnland had sold me a while back, and the purple Brooks Colt saddle.
Took it out for a nice shakedown ride today in snow flurries. Winter is on the way. Looks as if I can run the tires as low as 10-15 psi. Should be fine on the Rail Trail where the snow mobiles pack the snow. More ride reports in the height of winter.
The wheels I had on hand were old school MTB with the wide rims. So I thought, why not a C&V "Fat Tire" bike? A bit of research turned up Maxxis Hook Worm tires at a wide 2.5." More like cruiser tires, but perfect since I've never met a knobby I liked.
While the original fork did not have enough clearance, I had a purple fork on hand that would get the job done. This led to using the purple bottle cages @Puchinfinnland had sold me a while back, and the purple Brooks Colt saddle. Took it out for a nice shakedown ride today in snow flurries.
Winter is on the way. Looks as if I can run the tires as low as 10-15 psi. Should be fine on the Rail Trail where the snow mobiles pack the snow. More ride reports in the height of winter.
11-09-14, 09:42 AM
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Thanks! It is decidedly not vintage now with the updated front suspension, but I couldn't find any information on it until @Bianchigirll helped me out with a catalog scan so I guess it's ok to post it here.
