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02-10-21, 08:29 AM
#7676
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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, 04:55 PM
#7677
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Bikes: 2020 Lynskey GR300, 1987 Diamondback Ascent, 1991 Skykomish Marble Point, 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS, 1992 GT Karakoram
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Thanks. 24” wheels so even more like a BMX. Could just drop the FD and run the 5 speed for now while I look for a rear wheel with coaster brakes. End goal is to ditch those heavy (albeit classic) roller cam brakes so no cable runs at all.
02-11-21, 12:16 AM
#7679
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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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Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Old School…When It Wasn’t Ancient bikepacking
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!
02-11-21, 09:03 AM
#7681
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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 | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
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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
#7682
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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
#7683
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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.
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02-13-21, 12:07 PM
#7684
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Ya, that's the downside. I really like some their mtn bike-type designs and appearance/capability..looking at older bikes, it looks they were really trying to be quite innovative compared to what other mfgs were offering at the time..but..unique designs and a lack of spare parts =...sigh.
02-13-21, 12:11 PM
#7685
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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
#7687
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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.
02-15-21, 01:25 PM
#7688
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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!
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02-15-21, 09:03 PM
#7689
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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
#7690
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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
#7691
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Where were these Peugeots all manufactured? I wonder if there's any other bike company that manufacturers a product that looks so different from it's other models? Those have more similar design styles to my 1985 road bike compared to my 1999 Peugeot Dune, made in Canada.
02-20-21, 12:57 PM
#7692
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Fishlips Cycles Toxic Tuna circa 1992/1993. Needs some tweaks and a chain, but... getting there!
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02-21-21, 11:02 AM
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02-21-21, 03:32 PM
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ltd. Paramount mtb Buell/
Suntour xc pro.
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02-23-21, 09:49 PM
#7699
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02-24-21, 02:17 PM
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Dolosse are molded reinforced concrete thingies designed for breakwaters in a way that they tightly interlock and effectively keep water at bay.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mlp52/33348836493
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mlp52/33348836493