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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,594
Posted By cjefferds

Picked this one up a few weeks ago. Rewrapped the...

Picked this one up a few weeks ago. Rewrapped the bars and put in a solid 20+ miles on it today. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 705
Posted By cjefferds

Sure there was nothing really groundbreaking...

Sure there was nothing really groundbreaking techwise about early mtbs but I would submit that the advent of the mtb did more to expand the scope of cycling than any tech innovation that came after.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 705
Posted By cjefferds

Yes, this is one of the reason I love these early...

Yes, this is one of the reason I love these early mountain bikes. The pace of evolution from late 70s klunckers and early ATBs to mid-80s mountain bikes was really something. Probably the biggest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 705
Posted By cjefferds

I have a couple of these 83 Ross frames. The...

I have a couple of these 83 Ross frames. The first is dated May 83 (serial number starts with 0583)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

Had my riding buddy’s 86 Panasonic DX-5000 on the...

Had my riding buddy’s 86 Panasonic DX-5000 on the stand today. Performed a bearing service on the rear hub and had to grind down the rear reflector mount with a dremel to accommodate a larger tire. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

Here’s a tall one. 90s vintage I believe. As you...

Here’s a tall one. 90s vintage I believe. As you said, I’m glad it doesn’t fit me!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

Thanks, should be good to go for another 40...

Thanks, should be good to go for another 40 years! Hoping to get it back out on the trail soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

Finished up the 84 stumpy sport today! I had...

Finished up the 84 stumpy sport today!

I had toyed with the idea of parting it out for use on another build and selling the frame but thought better of it. This bike was purchased from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,758
Views: 3,091,391
Posted By cjefferds

Lit outta dt Frederick around 8:45 which is...

Lit outta dt Frederick around 8:45 which is somewhat early for me. First pitstop at 9:30...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

Whoa!! Just noticed they also have an 86 Trek 850...

Whoa!! Just noticed they also have an 86 Trek 850 in the collection as well…
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I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

What does Trek call that paint scheme? The only...

What does Trek call that paint scheme? The only thing that comes to mind is Pepto Bismol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

Some of the tasty bits from my recent 84...

Some of the tasty bits from my recent 84 Stumpjumper overhaul

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,594
Posted By cjefferds

My first Trek. Nothing great but should be a fun...

My first Trek. Nothing great but should be a fun rider.
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Wheels in amazing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

Yeah I like the suntour shifters too. Looks like...

Yeah I like the suntour shifters too. Looks like they should have been standard issue on the 84 Sport but this one aligns more closely with the with the Sport XT specs including the color and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

So after coming to my senses the 84 Stumpjumper...

So after coming to my senses the 84 Stumpjumper is almost ready to roll. Just waiting on some new oversized brake cables and housings....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 944
Posted By cjefferds

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

In the cold light of day I’m having second...

In the cold light of day I’m having second thoughts and leaning toward rebuilding both bikes with their original components. I appreciate the subtle intervention!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

1983 Ross Force One ready for final assembly....

1983 Ross Force One ready for final assembly. Everything coming together nicely so far.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,116,300
Posted By cjefferds

NOS Shimano freewheel. Would have set you back...

NOS Shimano freewheel. Would have set you back $16.99 in 1991.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

Caution, vintage mountain bike build in progress....

Caution, vintage mountain bike build in progress. Using my 84 Stumpjumper Sport as a parts donor for the 83 Ross frame. Why ?!?!?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,165
Posted By cjefferds

My Peugeot folder on a pedestrian bridge spanning...

My Peugeot folder on a pedestrian bridge spanning Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick Maryland. Likely the last ride and photo for this bike. Someone finally answered my CL ad and is coming to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force...

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force 1 a few months ago which didn’t really do it justice. Here is version 2.0.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 733
Posted By cjefferds

Welcome to the BF!

Welcome to the BF!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,165
Posted By cjefferds

Not my ride but the photo turned out well so...

Not my ride but the photo turned out well so thought I would post it here. This bridge spans the Potomac river at Brunswick, MD....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,309
Posted By cjefferds

Gold frame and mismatch brown fork ...

Gold frame and mismatch brown fork
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,309
Posted By cjefferds

Rollercam lifestyle? Yes, please sign me up! ...

Rollercam lifestyle? Yes, please sign me up!

I just spent part of the evening detailing the front brake on my recently acquired Ross Mt Ranier.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 535,021
Posted By cjefferds

Here is my 79. I picked up the frame at a swap...

Here is my 79. I picked up the frame at a swap meet and built it up from there. My first full build. It’s a hodge podge of parts. The drive train and wheels came from a Univega donor that I parted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

This one followed me home from the swap meet...

This one followed me home from the swap meet yesterday.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,782
Posted By cjefferds

nlerner I like your style! Here is my attempt at...

nlerner I like your style! Here is my attempt at something similar. Mine’s a Sprite/Sports mashup with 5 speed huret shifter derailleur combo. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

Swapped out the fork on the golden Raleigh while...

Swapped out the fork on the golden Raleigh while the original undergoes realignment therapy. Depending on the angle you barely notice the color change. Also overhauled the dynohub that is original to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By cjefferds

Good to know these exist! Hoping to find one for...

Good to know these exist! Hoping to find one for my DL-1.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

My weekend project…an unusual (possibly a...

My weekend project…an unusual (possibly a Canadian model) Raleigh Sports 10. Almost certainly a 1971 based on the date stamp on the dynohub of Dec 1970. Most of the components were donated by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,251
Posted By cjefferds

I’m running suntour barcons and cable stop clamp...

I’m running suntour barcons and cable stop clamp on my ‘73 Comp.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

Super slick!

Super slick!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By cjefferds

Ha! I think I will start referring to this one as...

Ha! I think I will start referring to this one as the blue bastard henceforth ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

cjefferds, who will be riding that...

cjefferds, who will be riding that Raleigh?[/QUOTE]

Haha, you got me there. It’s pretty much relegated to porch decor but I will ride it .5 miles to the nearest craft brewery on occasion. Will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

Overhauled the SA coaster brake on my little red...

Overhauled the SA coaster brake on my little red Raleigh Space Rider.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21,758
Views: 3,091,391
Posted By cjefferds

I braved the elements for a quick spin in...

I braved the elements for a quick spin in Frederick MD this afternoon.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By cjefferds

Yes oddball size wheels for which tires are hard...

Yes oddball size wheels for which tires are hard to find. Tire size is 22 x 1 3/8 (37-490). I was able find the gray Kendas on eBay I think. Not ideal in terms of the appearance and ride quality...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,782
Posted By cjefferds

Super cool decal! Hope to see pics of the bike...

Super cool decal! Hope to see pics of the bike at some point in the project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,782
Posted By cjefferds

Veering somewhat off topic here but I also own a...

Veering somewhat off topic here but I also own a late 70s Super Course with similar paint issues. I found the frame in this condition for $20 and I am going to leave as is. There is also some darker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,758
Views: 3,091,391
Posted By cjefferds

41 miles in Northern Frederick (Md) county today...

41 miles in Northern Frederick (Md) county today with light snow above 1000 ft elevation.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,165
Posted By cjefferds

Crossing the Monocacy River aqueduct on the C&O...

Crossing the Monocacy River aqueduct on the C&O canal towpath

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7,845
Views: 938,213
Posted By cjefferds

I found this pearl red Raleigh super course frame...

I found this pearl red Raleigh super course frame at a swap meet in Feb. It took me a while to figure out that the bottom bracket is standard English (24 tpi) threaded. So was able to install a new...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By cjefferds

Cool Blue Peugeot Nouveau

Please let me know if anyone is interested in purchase or trade. I believe it’s a ‘79....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,493
Posted By cjefferds

1983 Ross Force 1 (aka Mt Hood) ...

1983 Ross Force 1 (aka Mt Hood)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,137
Posted By cjefferds

1983 Ross Force 1 ...

1983 Ross Force 1

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Acquired today from the original owner. Rear hub and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,132,773
Posted By cjefferds

Original mounting hardware…can’t guarantee it...

Original mounting hardware…can’t guarantee it won’t leave a mark. Might be able to find on eBay or try posting on the ISO thread.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,132,773
Posted By cjefferds

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,165
Posted By cjefferds

Can you identify the location? ...

Can you identify the location?
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