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01-14-19, 05:16 PM

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Mid 80’s Diamond Back

That's a sweet ride.

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01-15-19, 03:41 PM

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That's a sweet ride.

Glad you like it, Ken.

Hope to visit your place again in May. Will be riding a biathlon with my daughter then.
Who knows, may find something else to fit in the back of my van.

Take care,
Robert

01-16-19, 05:04 PM

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Changed to crankset from 175mm to knee friendly 170mm. Thankfully got the same crank so was able to reuse the anno rock ring which for some reason I am geeking over. Also switched the brake pads to Kool Stop Eagle Claw II

PS yes I will be checking all the bolts for tightness now that I have run it for a day.

01-16-19, 06:40 PM

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1994 GT Pantera converted to my utility/work cruiser.

01-16-19, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by imabeliever1

Mid 80’s Diamond Back

its a unique 1987 Ascent, as the decals are 1987 but the color was from 1986. I had one just like that in 1987 , it was my first real ATB. such fond memories!

01-17-19, 04:02 AM

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Here's some of mine

01-17-19, 07:23 AM

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Here's some of mine

Wow, great bikes!

Anyone here have recommendations on 26” tanwall knobbies for hardpack in 2.2-2.4” width?

01-17-19, 07:34 AM

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Wow, great bikes!

Anyone here have recommendations on 26” tanwall knobbies for hardpack in 2.2-2.4” width?

Thanks. Currently working on a 1996 Ritchey Project 20 and a "neo retro" Saracen Kili Team so will soon post more photos of my bikes.

For my Saracen I choose 2.25 tanwall Schwalbe Nobby Nick.

01-17-19, 10:21 AM

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^^ What forks are on that Saracen?

01-17-19, 10:24 AM

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Thanks. Currently working on a 1996 Ritchey Project 20 and a "neo retro" Saracen Kili Team so will soon post more photos of my bikes.

For my Saracen I choose 2.25 tanwall Schwalbe Nobby Nick.

Tasty, looking forward to more.

01-17-19, 11:02 AM

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^^ What forks are on that Saracen?

I have no idea, to be honest. I bought them second hand and they don't have any decals or whatsoever. In the mean time, I changed to a similar pair from Trigon with carbon stanchons and rim brake bosses as I choose to use V brakes in the front too.

01-17-19, 04:08 PM

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Here's some of mine

Sweet stuff there!

01-17-19, 07:40 PM

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its a unique 1987 Ascent, as the decals are 1987 but the color was from 1986. I had one just like that in 1987 , it was my first real ATB. such fond memories!

I appreciate that info. Kinda cool to have one that is unique.

01-17-19, 07:49 PM

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I appreciate that info. Kinda cool to have one that is unique.

No problem glad to see it still on the road!

what size is the frame? looks like a 23"

01-18-19, 08:41 PM

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No problem glad to see it still on the road!

what size is the frame? looks like a 23"

Yes, it is a 23”.

01-19-19, 10:08 AM

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yes one rim still has the red/gold foil strip. the other has been replaced with a basic rim strip. i guess one could make a replacement by cutting a long strip from a heavy duty aluminum foil.

Just love those old Mongoose MTB's and I would trade away some of my nicer MTB's for a chrome one in my size. What I have seen done is using gift wrapping Ribbon, once installed it looks just like the factory stuff, easy to replace when it gets dirty or worn & you can get almost any color under the sun when you look on line.

Glenn

01-21-19, 03:02 AM

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Thought I'd post mine. ~1991 Specialized Stumpjumper FS picked up for $50. Had fun trying to build it as cheap as possible. Stock drivetrain (Shimano Deore LX) and wheels (Wheelsmith), swapped in a taller stem, rigid fork and 1.5" WTB slicks. Blackburn MTN rear rack, Blackburn Local Deluxe front rack since I had it laying around. If anyone by chance knows the proper seatpost diameter for these bikes let me know. I have a slight suspicion that the Marin seatpost that came with the bike doesn't fit properly.

01-21-19, 06:36 AM

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The first Cannondale "Police" mountain bike.

01-21-19, 06:58 PM

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@2cam16

Are you bringing that Muddy Fox out for any winter playtime!?

01-21-19, 08:46 PM

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@2cam16

Are you bringing that Muddy Fox out for any winter playtime!?

Unfortunately it's not in my Winter bike line-up,Law. I have a beater 2001 Stumpy Pro for that.

01-21-19, 08:58 PM

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Unfortunately it's not in my Winter bike line-up,Law. I have a beater 2001 Stumpy Pro for that.

I should have known, it’s too dang special for nasty winter riding!

01-21-19, 11:46 PM

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I should have known, it’s too dang special for nasty winter riding!

Hahaha! So true!

01-26-19, 04:13 PM

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Recently found this nice Italian to complete my stable. It's a 1990 Cinelli Ottomilainsu. Cromor OR tubing, Deore XT groupset. Cinelli mtb stem,... I never was a real fan of Italian mountainbikes at the time (they were a bit "boring"...) but now I kinda like them.