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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-19-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By Maxey

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 144,507
Posted By Maxey

This one's on an old Sekai frame I have laying...

This one's on an old Sekai frame I have laying around.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By Maxey

Marlboro's marketing department determined that...

Marlboro's marketing department determined that using any parts above entry-level would be a waste of money as they fully expected the cheap components to outlast the heavy smokers who earned enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,984
Posted By Maxey

Wow, very cool to be related to Bogey even if...

Wow, very cool to be related to Bogey even if distantly. I would be (even more?) unsufferable if I were related to him. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,984
Posted By Maxey

Yeah, I knew there was some hanky panky somewhere...

Yeah, I knew there was some hanky panky somewhere in there, but hey, it's Bogey, what can you expect!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,984
Posted By Maxey

Which one - Bogey or Bacall?

Which one - Bogey or Bacall?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Maxey

Drool!

Drool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,984
Posted By Maxey

The coolest man who ever lived casually riding...

The coolest man who ever lived casually riding with his hand in his pocket.
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Enjoying a laugh with his wife:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,002
Posted By Maxey

I had one of the green ones as a kid. It wasn't...

I had one of the green ones as a kid. It wasn't until I was a teenager and got an entry level Sekai that I realized how awful my Sears hydraulic was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,984
Posted By Maxey

Ronald Reagan and Virginia Mayo....

Ronald Reagan and Virginia Mayo....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-18-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,212
Posted By Maxey

STX is a group of Shimano components (drivetrain,...

STX is a group of Shimano components (drivetrain, brakes etc.). The top Bridgestone MTB depending on year would be a MB1 or MB0(zip).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 890
Posted By Maxey

Oh, man, I am a total sucker for any Italian with...

Oh, man, I am a total sucker for any Italian with Condorino bars. Looking forward to seeing yours take shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By Maxey

Agree with SoCaled. Most definitely an '89...

Agree with SoCaled. Most definitely an '89 Stumpjumper Team; one of the more desirable late '80s Specialized MTBs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 36,581
Posted By Maxey

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/rdt1_74de818654b25d6ff1dba39d942b4c5f92b932c1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 268,841
Posted By Maxey

Looks great!

Looks great!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,212
Posted By Maxey

From looking at the way the lugs practically...

From looking at the way the lugs practically overlap each other at the headtube I'd be really, really surprised if that were a 19" frame; I don't recall ever seeing a 19" lugged MTB frame that didn't...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-05-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,212
Posted By Maxey

That's the nicest MB-1 I've ever seen. Lesser...

That's the nicest MB-1 I've ever seen. Lesser MB-1s trade in the $500-600 range on ebay -- or at least that's what I've seen people asking for them. I think yours is worth that all day long on ebay,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 268,841
Posted By Maxey

A few gratuitous pics of my '89 and '91...

A few gratuitous pics of my '89 and '91 Rockhopper Comps. I've posted then elsewhere but not in this thread....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 268,841
Posted By Maxey

That will clean up very nicely! It's rare to find...

That will clean up very nicely! It's rare to find any of the 80's Specialized MTBs where the decals aren't totally trashed so that's a really nice find. Beginning in 1990 I believe they started using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By Maxey

I'm no engineer, nor an expert, but I think it's...

I'm no engineer, nor an expert, but I think it's possible the stay endured some high torsion/flex event, didn't crack, but the flexing cracked the paint. Or, as randyjawa said, it could be "just a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 810
Posted By Maxey

The stuff really is amazing. I think the paint...

The stuff really is amazing. I think the paint protection film (PPF) was derived from what another poster called 'helicopter tape.' As I understand it, it was developed to protect helicopter blades...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 810
Posted By Maxey

I haven't yet added a bottle cage to any of my...

I haven't yet added a bottle cage to any of my vintage bikes that are lacking cage bosses, but I do use 3M paint protection film a/k/a Clear Bra film to protect various parts of my bikes especially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Maxey

I can't help you ID the bike, but I'm sure...

I can't help you ID the bike, but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to help. Also, if you post pictures to your personal album, someone can post them here for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to...

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to really know your stuff when it comes to these early MTBs. I have my own built-in biases, of course, but I find the late eighties and early 90s MTBs the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for the input, melville. So do you think...

Thanks for the input, melville. So do you think mine is as it was originally specced? I've been wondering about it since Merziac commented on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

When you say spacer, are you talking about the...

When you say spacer, are you talking about the large silver segment with the little trough in the middle of it? You know when I went to fit this rear wheel to the Bianchi I referenced earlier it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Yep, it's that crazy dark purple -- I thought the...

Yep, it's that crazy dark purple -- I thought the bike was black at first. It's a very cool color. Knowing me I'll end up keeping the bike purely as a display piece or as an occasional rider for some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Nice High Sierra, SD. I've always liked the black...

Nice High Sierra, SD. I've always liked the black chrome ones, a friend had one. His had the funky rollercam brakes too. Heck if I put your bar and stem on the Stumpy it would probably fit me fine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

I'm pretty sure it's an 18" comparing it to the...

I'm pretty sure it's an 18" comparing it to the two Rockhopper Comps I have -- one a 19.5 and the other a 20.5 which both fit me fine.

So yes, I find myself on the horns of a dilemma as they say....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

/QUOTE] Wow, that's a beauty. I vote for...

/QUOTE]

Wow, that's a beauty. I vote for keeping it together! In fact, it's my size so I vote for sending it to me (jk). I'm in San Diego, just fyi haha[/QUOTE]

If you were just next door I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Here's a '91 Stumpjumper Team I picked up a few...

Here's a '91 Stumpjumper Team I picked up a few weeks ago. As far as I can tell it's completely original from the grips to the pedals to the saddle and everything else; the only exception is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,436
Views: 521,052
Posted By Maxey

Here's my 1990 Project 7 I stumbled upon locally...

Here's my 1990 Project 7 I stumbled upon locally a few months ago, and is turning me into a Bianchi enthusiast. It's still a bit of a work in progress as I am trying to source the correct XC Pro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,269
Posted By Maxey

I would avoid the Columbias and Huffys and their...

I would avoid the Columbias and Huffys and their equivalents at all costs if possible. Easiest way to spot one is to look at the dropouts where the wheels attach -- on such bikes the dropouts will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,243
Posted By Maxey

Great job, I love seeing something so nice...

Great job, I love seeing something so nice brought back to life. The Dura-Ace chainrings look the business.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,243
Posted By Maxey

If this landed in the classifieds I would...

If this landed in the classifieds I would certainly pursue it. I have a thing for the late '80 Specialized two-tone paint schemes I guess. Beautiful bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 48,420
Posted By Maxey

My (temporarily) stalled project, a 1972...

My (temporarily) stalled project, a 1972 Manufrance Touring bought for 25 bucks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 697
Posted By Maxey

In any event, the big box and department stores...

In any event, the big box and department stores weren't selling such frames so it's probably a quality frame whatever its origins. Someone spending CycleArt money on the paint would tend to support...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 697
Posted By Maxey

Definitely not the same bike as the OPs...Yeti...

Definitely not the same bike as the OPs...Yeti frame has loop style stays/dropouts and straight line chainstays, whereas OP bike has a bend or kink in the chainstays, and non-looping rear triangle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By Maxey

Not sure if it's the same company, but Head was...

Not sure if it's the same company, but Head was pretty famous in the racquet sports world -- tennis and racquetball mainly as I recall. I think some bikes are still sold under that name through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Maxey

Another thing to consider is that -- and this...

Another thing to consider is that -- and this only my opinion -- a steel frame, even the lowliest Hardrock, will have a nicer ride than that aluminum frame you're looking at. Of course on a vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Maxey

There were many different levels of Rockhoppers...

There were many different levels of Rockhoppers and Hardrocks back then; if it's a 'base' Rockhopper then the frame won't be much different than one of the upper-end Hardrocks. Do you know what level...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for the build info. on your Ritchey,...

Thanks for the build info. on your Ritchey, merziac. It sounds like it's period correct and that's probably about all you could do with no other guidance for a frameset only. That's crazy your chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Maxey

Obvious to you maybe, haha! I read through the...

Obvious to you maybe, haha! I read through the BikePro link you provided, pretty interesting. It seems like these brakes were sort of pioneers in aftermarket low-profile, lightweight cantilevers. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Interesting, Jim. Is the Ritchey to catalogue...

Interesting, Jim. Is the Ritchey to catalogue spec or did you take some liberties?

I have an opportunity to buy a little used '91 Stumpjumper Team (the one with the wild purpleish/black paint and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Nice work, Mr. merziac. That is one beautiful...

Nice work, Mr. merziac. That is one beautiful vintage Ritchey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for the input, unworthy1; your post...

Thanks for the input, unworthy1; your post motivated me to do a little more research on the brakes and I'm fairly confident that I've pinned them down as Grafton Speed Controller MTB brakes. I found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Maxey

Help ID these cantilever brakes

I bought a Bianchi Project 7 about a month ago and the seller (one of my local bike shops) threw in these brakes that had been on the bike; he told me the bushings had play so he installed some new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,048
Posted By Maxey

Looks great, styggno1. Love the Swift saddle. I...

Looks great, styggno1. Love the Swift saddle. I have some of the Nobby Nics (27.5x3.0) on one of my modern MTBs and find they roll extremely well even if they aren't the absolute grippiest tire as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 813
Posted By Maxey

Here's the 1990-99 Bianchi Catalogs if you want...

Here's the 1990-99 Bianchi Catalogs if you want to look through them. I'm not sure if they include MTBs or not:

Bianchi bicycle catalog 90s - 2velo - Vintage cycling apparels and accessories...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 766,054
Posted By Maxey

As I understand it, the 1st year P7s arrived with...

As I understand it, the 1st year P7s arrived with no decals -- seemingly backed up by the 1990 catalog photo showing a bare top tube -- but someone decided they better put something on them, so they...
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