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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,322
Posted By munkymack

$150 - 22" GT Karakoram - looks like a 91. Still...

$150 - 22" GT Karakoram - looks like a 91. Still available as of this morning (I spoke to the seller)...just too far away for me to grab.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/7520648656.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Yeah, I'm really big on rolling with a color...

Yeah, I'm really big on rolling with a color scheme. The grips are PNW Loam (https://www.pnwcomponents.com/products/loam-grips?variant=39599621800013)grips in the xl version. I have had the regular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,322
Posted By munkymack

GT Zaskar Expert

This one definitely needs some love (and probably a smaller rider), but I'm sure there's someone who'd be all about this. Looks like it's a 2003 with a rigid fork (possibly aftermarket):...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

EnzoRWD I'm excited to see the final outcome of...

EnzoRWD I'm excited to see the final outcome of this. Which handlebars are you rocking in this photo??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

The Black Prince 2.0

I've got a few more additions to make, at which point I'll do a proper photoshoot. In the meantime, I present for your approval: The Black Prince 2.0
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,607
Posted By munkymack

Awesome, thank you all for the feedback. I think...

Awesome, thank you all for the feedback. I think I'm going to hold out for an older, nicer steel framed triple triangle...something with a little more soul. If I had the room, I'd probably pick this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Good to know. I just love the look of the GT. May...

Good to know. I just love the look of the GT. May be worth keeping my eye out for a steel-framed triple triangle instead.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/gt_outpost_f77ab4d1010ecfc32b6de3eb9322e648329d9327.jpg

I'm considering swapping the parts from this over to the frame of this 1999...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-16-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,607
Posted By munkymack

1999 GT Outpost (Rigid)

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/gt_outpost_6b819a73e5b2d872ffaa70beb605b84e8a50f317.jpg

I found this on Craigslist for $100. Based on the paint job and what looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

You are absolutely right...I wasn't paying...

You are absolutely right...I wasn't paying attention
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

One of your best bets for a BMX-style bar that...

One of your best bets for a BMX-style bar that fits a 25.4 clamp is this one: https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebars/products/grand-cru-klunker-680. It's got a good sweep, so you'll have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Are those the Velo Orange klunker bars?

Are those the Velo Orange klunker bars?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

What is the shifter situation on this puppy? I...

What is the shifter situation on this puppy? I can't really see from the photo angle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Was the frame already spaced properly for the...

Was the frame already spaced properly for the hub, or did you have to cold set it? It's something I've been considering
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-10-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By munkymack

I search OfferUp, CL and Facebook Marketplace...

I search OfferUp, CL and Facebook Marketplace most days, just to see what's out there. With OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace, I've found a greater selection of sellers who don't know what it is they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-21, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Updated! Also, just a general report: this bike...

Updated! Also, just a general report: this bike is super fun to ride. I've been having a blast on it the last few days. It's grin-inducing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Good to know. Obviously, I'm not worried about...

Good to know. Obviously, I'm not worried about keeping it period correct, but any extra bit of info is nice. I took most of the original components off and donated them to the co-op, so I'll have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Here's my new ride, The Black Prince. Some stuff...

Here's my new ride, The Black Prince. Some stuff will likely be swapped out in the future, and there's a possible custom paint job on the horizon, but the bones are in place and it's ready for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Yeah, this definitely doesn't have brakes on the...

Yeah, this definitely doesn't have brakes on the chainstay
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

This particular one was made in Taiwan. I'm this...

This particular one was made in Taiwan. I'm this case it wasn't a sticker, and it's at the top of the seat tube.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Thanks! I'm excited about it. Serial number is...

Thanks! I'm excited about it. Serial number is M7BN0615
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

This was totally enough for me to go on to find...

This was totally enough for me to go on to find some more info:

It's a stem from Sakae-Ringyo. This is what is most likely the 1983 catalog https://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=58566
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

What's the stem you have on this? I've got...

What's the stem you have on this? I've got cantilever brakes, and I love the clean lines of the built-in cable stop.
Forum: Introductions
04-19-21, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By munkymack

Welcome to the forum! There are lots of rabbit...

Welcome to the forum! There are lots of rabbit holes to go down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Trust me, I know! My 23.5" Hard Rock was a needle...

Trust me, I know! My 23.5" Hard Rock was a needle in a haystack. It's almost like tall folks were ostracized from mountain biking in the 90s.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By munkymack

I ended up sticking with the 2x. I dug around in...

I ended up sticking with the 2x. I dug around in the parts bin at the bike co-op and found some 110 BCD Deore cranks and two non-branded chainrings (50t and 34t) that were in pretty good shape. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-21, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

This is a soon-to-be upright bar conversion, a...

This is a soon-to-be upright bar conversion, a 23.5" Specialized Hard Rock

At the local bike co-op, there have been so many donations during the pandemic that they're running out of space to store...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-21, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,780
Posted By munkymack

Edward1066 I love that paint job. I've seen a few...

Edward1066 I love that paint job. I've seen a few different Hard Rocks & Rock Hoppers of that particular style that folks have tricked out, and I'm always jealous that I haven't found one in my size....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By munkymack

Yeah, I always end up doing that. I also...

Yeah, I always end up doing that. I also consistently confuse my lady when I signal for a right turn but yell out "turning left" because I'm signalling with my left hand.



Oh, I coast down most...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By munkymack

Right now I'm climbing the hill (which is about 3...

Right now I'm climbing the hill (which is about 3 blocks) in my small ring and biggest gear (39t x 34t, so a gear ratio of 1.15). I can make it up the hill, but I'd rather be less sweaty once I do. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By munkymack

Possible 1x-7sp Wide Range Conversion Questions

I recently moved up a fairly wicked hill, and would like some more climbing power, so I'm considering upgrading my baby, a parts bin special - Ross Centaur w/ standard 2x chainring, 7sp 11-34...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,266
Posted By munkymack

Sekai ATB 26 value

I'm looking at this Sekai as a possible beater commuter / light dirt duty. Anyone got any other interesting info on it?

Sekai for a Tall Guy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By munkymack

Is this a Specialized rockhopper?

I'm trying to figure out if this one is worth going to take a look at. https://offerup.com/item/detail/1083857880/

Based on the color scheme, I'm thinking it might be a 1988 / 1989 Specialized...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
Posted By munkymack

I'd agree with this. My wife just got a Marin...

I'd agree with this. My wife just got a Marin Kentfield 2 ST. She hates having to swing her leg over, so the stepthrough was great. It's a 1x, so she only has to deal with one shifter, and it will...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By munkymack

Will do. By the way, just noticed all the bikes...

Will do. By the way, just noticed all the bikes you have in your quiver...you're even bigger than I am! Finding stuff that is 62cm is enough of a pain, I can't imagine sourcing 64 or 66cm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,599
Posted By munkymack

This is my giant pink baby. I built her up from...

This is my giant pink baby. I built her up from the frame at a bike co-op--I happened to be working on another bike when somebody walked in and donated it. My friends and I mostly give our bikes...
Forum: Introductions
02-08-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 505
Posted By munkymack

Welcome! Getting an old steel road bike into...

Welcome! Getting an old steel road bike into gravel shape is a great idea. I picked up a road bike a few years ago that I was planning on flipping, but ended up squeezing some 35mm gravel tires on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-08-21, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By munkymack

I've been watching the bikex.org shop to see when...

I've been watching the bikex.org shop to see when this one pops up, but I haven't seen it yet...any idea if it's already sold?
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-08-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,537
Posted By munkymack

That looks ridiculously gorgeous...Definitely...

That looks ridiculously gorgeous...Definitely going to check them out. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 09:22 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,142
Posted By munkymack

1983 Univega Alpina Uno

Actually talked this guy down to $160 before realizing that it would be a violation of the S minus 1 rule. Maybe someone else can benefit.

offerup.com/item/detail/1064777011/

(May need some...
Forum: Introductions
02-03-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By munkymack

Welcome to the fun!

Welcome to the fun!
Forum: Northern California
02-03-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By munkymack

Thanks for posting this! Just completed it.

Thanks for posting this! Just completed it.
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-31-21, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,537
Posted By munkymack

Recommendation Needed: Step Through or Mixte

The only time my wife ever gets mad and yells at me is if she has to ride up a hill. Sadly, we live three blocks up a (rideable, but still pain in the ass) hill. She currently rides a Public C7, and...
Forum: Introductions
01-31-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By munkymack

Actually, I meant giant in size, not Giant the...

Actually, I meant giant in size, not Giant the brand. I'll never be able to sell my daily driver, because it's:

A Ross (get no respect)
Huge (62cm)
Pink

That creates a Venn diagram for a...
Forum: Introductions
01-31-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By munkymack

Hello from the Bay Area!

I've spent enough time lurking here that I've decided I might as well finally join in the fun. Most days I can be found riding a giant (62cm) pink and white Ross Centaur that I built up from the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-31-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By munkymack

Yeah, I figured that might be a problem. I was...

Yeah, I figured that might be a problem. I was thrown off by the fact that the guy had it tagged "Large" in the CL post. Thanks for adding the photo for me!



I'll have to talk to her about this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-31-21, 01:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By munkymack

Bianchi Mixte (Piaggio years?)

Vintage bianchi piaggio - $80

$80 bucks is pretty cheap in my opinion (especially in the Bay Area), but I've spent about an hour trying to track down any info I can on this bike, and I'm coming up...
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