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01-04-24, 01:47 PM
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Posted By Rocket-Sauce

This one has all the mid 90s bling-iest bits. :D...

This one has all the mid 90s bling-iest bits. :D

...
10-03-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 937
Posted By SoCaled

Bike Compound/Polish Chart

I had been reading through various threads about refinishing frames and kept seeing different advice. I was having a hard time understanding which products were "more aggressive" than others. I found...
03-21-23, 05:17 AM
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Posted By Bianchigirll

What crappy pics, that’s gotta be at least Eeyore...

What crappy pics, that’s gotta be at least Eeyore if Eeyore DX right? Too bad it isn’t a little bigger
12-22-22, 02:30 PM
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Posted By '02 nrs

RTS-1 $150. 3 rivers ,Mich.

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12-18-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,920
Posted By bark_eater

Sounds like a good gateway bike into the...

Sounds like a good gateway bike into the wonderful world of bike hoarding.
11-18-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,106
Posted By brandenjs

This is a pretty fun watch. The Klunkers were a...

This is a pretty fun watch. The Klunkers were a little crazy and Gary Fisher was one of the pioneers. These guys were just a little crazy out west.
https://youtu.be/h19n-5qIp78
09-15-22, 06:38 AM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,639
Posted By Kobe

Strangely, I like it, whitewalls and all.

Strangely, I like it, whitewalls and all.
07-27-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9,028
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Posted By Chuckk

Picked this up last Friday, a 1999 GT XCR3000. ...

Picked this up last Friday, a 1999 GT XCR3000.
From the second owner - still has the four stock...
07-06-22, 11:48 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,106
Posted By Piff

Been a while since I finished a build! The more...

Been a while since I finished a build! The more interesting bits of info:

Brand/model: 1995 Novara Pro Ultimate
Size/material: 15" Tange Ultimate Ultralight
Headset: SolidBikes roller bearing...
05-15-22, 01:47 PM
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Views: 14,037,116
Posted By SoCaled

Trek 970 - $85 - Fullerton,CA

https://offerup.com/item/detail/982b4be5-c2c9-3f09-98d5-1feddb631102
This guy has lots of bikes listed, 90% are $85 - That just seem to be his price - Most are junk, this one slipped through...
05-11-22, 09:05 AM
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Posted By WGB

Older mtn bikes don't get respected so often...

Older mtn bikes don't get respected so often priced lower that this. This one looks quite nice for the price.
...
05-09-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 890
Posted By Korina

I agree with bulgie; why skinny? I love the...

I agree with bulgie; why skinny? I love the Maxxis DTH tires on my bike; they're cushy and don't have a lot of rolling resistance. Just keep the pressure around 30 - 40 psi, and they'll soak up a lot...
04-21-22, 08:07 AM
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Posted By Clang

1989 Trek 970 - $150 (Bloomington, CA) ...

1989 Trek 970 - $150 (Bloomington, CA)
...
04-18-22, 05:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,260
Posted By Prowler

As usual, my trip to the Cape included other...

As usual, my trip to the Cape included other stops and rides. Thursday morning I drove to Plainville, CT and rode the Farmington Heritage trail. That trail now has a parking lot at the southern end,...
04-17-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,260
Posted By jimmuller

We did it all yesterday! All 22 miles Dennis to...

We did it all yesterday! All 22 miles Dennis to Wellfleet, then all 22 back again! it was a great trip

Just to to prove that it actually happened, here are some pics.

At the start. L to R: Jim...
04-08-22, 06:41 AM
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Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Pricey. But if you are looking for a Riv, this...

Pricey. But if you are looking for a Riv, this one is available now.
Also, GRANT PETERSEN

As an editorial aside, it is always strange to me that the Rivendell aesthetic is to go with very low end...
02-04-22, 11:23 PM
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Posted By coldroadsteel

Still Truckin

Replacing parts as needed, still a sure footed smooth riding machine, still makes me smile....
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Posted By zukahn1

This seems minor but the front tire is mounted...

This seems minor but the front tire is mounted backwards. Nicely cleaned up and serviced I would say $150 or so on value.
10-31-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,926
Posted By tgot

You're not buying and riding them all...you are...

You're not buying and riding them all...you are buying just one more , to try out. Afterwards, for sure, you will sell the one that isn't as great as the others.
10-28-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,898
Posted By Wongway

oh, that’s right… mostly finished now. ...

oh, that’s right… mostly finished now. Bikepacking racks and all.

...
07-13-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,898
Posted By fettsvenska

Just be careful because this is a dark hole to go...

Just be careful because this is a dark hole to go down, from which there is no return.
06-15-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,358
Posted By scarlson

If the cracks don't go too far, you might be able...

If the cracks don't go too far, you might be able to save the frame by brazing on some of those star shaped bottle reinforcements. Like these:...
06-15-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,358
Posted By madpogue

There appear to be cracks extending from it, one...

There appear to be cracks extending from it, one going downward and one going upward. Would be worthwhile confirming that those are only paint cracks.
06-15-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,754
Posted By Mr. 66

I would wipe it down with windex maybe, I would...

I would wipe it down with windex maybe, I would wipe it down with oil. I go nonabrasive first and work my way to wax, if that's not enough I'll use rubbing compound.

This was in dreary state at...
05-18-21, 08:29 PM
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Posted By flangehead

1987 Schwinn Sierra

I bought this from a neighbor and cleaned it up for my daughter to use.

...
04-20-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,008
Posted By capnjonny

Before doing a complete repaint you might...

Before doing a complete repaint you might consider this:
Strip bike to frame, wipe down with wd40 or paint thinner soaked rag to get caked grease off .
Wash with dawn dish soap to get rest of...
04-01-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,008
Posted By Wilbur76

Resurrected this 94 FSR with Cowchipper dropbars...

Resurrected this 94 FSR with Cowchipper dropbars and Velo Orange steep angled stem. Cockpit is nice and upright now for my old back. And 1x10 oval because I was curious....
03-23-21, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,067
Posted By Jeff Wills

Yes, titanium. Titus was one of many builders...

Yes, titanium. Titus was one of many builders that rode the titanium wave in the '90's and then went poof with the economy's challenges in the '00's. Here's the story of their dissolution:
The...
03-23-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,067
Posted By unworthy1

sure looks like Ti to me! And some nice looking...

sure looks like Ti to me! And some nice looking welds, too!
03-23-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,067
Posted By easyupbug

Sure looks the dark silver of TI rather than...

Sure looks the dark silver of TI rather than light silver of Al and looks to have the harder surface of Ti with far fewer signs of use (scratches, rubs, etc.) than an Al frame as well as the typical...
02-17-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,682
Posted By SJX426

After cleaning with mineral spirits, I use an old...

After cleaning with mineral spirits, I use an old rag and slide it between the sprockets. The back and forth motion uses the ratcheting of the freewheel to rotate the block. Old tooth brush on the...
02-09-21, 07:37 PM
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Posted By '02 nrs

rare Barracuda.

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01-27-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,399
Posted By 2cam16

There you go! It's an FS. Just remember a more...

There you go! It's an FS. Just remember a more modern fork may throw your geometry off if it has more travel.
01-27-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,399
Posted By tricky

I believe the Future Shocks were rebranded...

I believe the Future Shocks were rebranded Rockshox. If the headtube is indeed 1 1/8", then you should be able to just reuse the headset. You can slide the steerer of the RS Silver (I'm not familiar...
01-18-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,564
Posted By Iride01

Snug up the bolt for the wedge then unscrew it...

Snug up the bolt for the wedge then unscrew it three or for turns. Take a mallet and give the head of the bolt a good smack. This will ensure the wedge is released and not causing your issue. If your...
01-18-21, 05:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,564
Posted By richardalan1975

Def try some PB Blaster, I have used it with...

Def try some PB Blaster, I have used it with success across a number of applications.
11-28-20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,898
Posted By mstateglfr

Modernized 1995 Trek 930 SHX with 1x9 drivetrain.

This past spring, my wife asked about getting a different mountain bike. The one she has had for the last 8 years, a Scott Sandoa from 93-95ish, is a bit big and is a tank in weight and feel.

She...
10-30-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,423
Posted By P!N20

https://spokeclinic.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/bi...

https://spokeclinic.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/bikes.jpg
Replies: 17
Views: 7,969
Posted By ShavingElvis

Nope

Nope. I see that I have a message, but I still can't access it or respond. Maybe I should just post something seven more times. :-)
Replies: 17
Views: 7,969
Posted By T-Mar

Shimano STX was pretty far down the hierachy in...

Shimano STX was pretty far down the hierachy in 1996, 5th in the ATB groups. It's also not the full group, with a least a brakeset, crankset and Gripshift cost concession. Still, it's solid, function...
11-19-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,873
Posted By Mr. 66

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Grasslands and blue sky
11-19-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,873
Posted By rumrunn6

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11-15-19, 08:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,873
Posted By fliplap

Not C&V, but Bromptons never change, so close...

Not C&V, but Bromptons never change, so close enough.

Early fall, outside of Frankfurt, Germany somewhere.
...
11-15-19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,873
Posted By randyjawa

No leaves to show, this year. But this autumn...

No leaves to show, this year. But this autumn sunrise prompted me to do one last Canada ride. Sadly, I blew my knee out later that day (not riding - carrying firewood). Riding is over for a while but...
11-14-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,873
Posted By bobwysiwyg

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11-09-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,654
Posted By CycleryNorth81

Removing a stuck frozen seatpost with an impact wrench.

RJ the Bike Guy has develop a technique to remove a stuck seatpost using an impact wrench. The video shows how to make the part and how to remove the seatpost.
...
07-31-19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 37,241
Posted By t_e_r_r_y

i feel bad for posting this bike so many times...

i feel bad for posting this bike so many times this week, but psh whatever
...
06-27-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Posted By canklecat

RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube. Lots of complete bike...

RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube. Lots of complete bike rebuilds, repurposing and makeovers.
Replies: 6
Views: 3,865
Posted By T-Mar

For future reference, the subject bicycle is a...

For future reference, the subject bicycle is a circa 1982-1983 Bridgestone Spica. At the time it was an upper entry level model, 2nd from the bottom of the lightweight line. As noted, the frame is a...
12-15-17, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,853
Posted By SonsBikes

How to clean, shine and protect during an overhaul

I overhaul A LOT of vintage bicycles, year round. I'm approaching the 1,000 bike mark. This post includes cleaning procedures for small parts, large parts, free hubs and free wheels, frames and...
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