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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By maaakaaa

Looks great and well cared for, but not so...

Looks great and well cared for, but not so pristine you worry about bumping it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Before I got home I tried adjusting lighting on...

Before I got home I tried adjusting lighting on that photo and it looked even more like some kind of stamp in the back.

i didn’t even know Shimano made dropouts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Just got a look with a flashlight and I don’t see...

Just got a look with a flashlight and I don’t see any marks, though in the photo I can tell what you’re seeing.

I did however take a closer look at the fork ends again and I see stamped in them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By maaakaaa

I was looking for info on that specific model and...

I was looking for info on that specific model and I found this forum thread that may give you ideas for your bike: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1015528-1991-miyata-sportcross.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 867
Posted By maaakaaa

sounds like a great project! I’m looking forward...

sounds like a great project! I’m looking forward to pictures. I think you’ll find that Evaporust is your friend for cleaning up components. Fine steel wool is good on chromed steel for removing rust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

I’m guessing a bit on date, but across the board...

I’m guessing a bit on date, but across the board the components seem to indicate at least late 80s. I can definitely picture someone replacing a derailleur or even wear down a drivetrain, but I doubt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Pulled wheels and cranks and removed some grime....

Pulled wheels and cranks and removed some grime. I have some more info.

Bottom bracket cup is marked 1.37 68 for standard ISO.

Seatpost is indeed 27.2

Headset lock not only states “Hatta...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Shoot, I took back my cheap digital calipers and...

Shoot, I took back my cheap digital calipers and keep forgetting to buy better ones. I’ll have to prioritize that and measure tubes.

what’s the best way to judge threading? Will it be enough to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

I enjoyed looking through your mystery bike post...

I enjoyed looking through your mystery bike post on the Akibo. It’s kind of interesting when the internet just has no information on something, especially pre-internet products. I have a Gitane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Thanks for the detailed evaluation! I hoped the...

Thanks for the detailed evaluation! I hoped the lugs may be a clue. I added more photos as well in case they are any help. I haven’t ruled out that maybe a local person built it, but there is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Beautiful bikes, and that is a great headset cap.

Beautiful bikes, and that is a great headset cap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_0325_2fa8b16df98b55bee5adbf47b1d8373cc734f677.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

I cleaned it up with soap and water this...

I cleaned it up with soap and water this afternoon. Can’t find a serial number anywhere. A few interesting lugs with contrasting paint accents.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

I was a little worried that the post might get...

I was a little worried that the post might get drowned down the queue. I’ve got a wheel-building class tonight but hopefully tomorrow I’ll have time to dig around on it, clean it up, check for serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Anyone??

Anyone??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,559
Posted By maaakaaa

Mystery “Van Nuys” touring bike

Yesterday I picked up an interesting bike that appears to be a touring model. Not well cared for recently but seems to have good bones. Columbus Chromor tubing seems like it’s pretty nice.
...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-13-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,501
Posted By maaakaaa

Last year I replace my 190 hub fatbike and my...

Last year I replace my 190 hub fatbike and my older Trance mountain bike with a used Surly Wednesday that included a Bluto and a 27.5x3.0 wheelset. I don’t have the time now to do tons of trail...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-13-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By maaakaaa

Very nice! My previous (and first) fat bike was a...

Very nice! My previous (and first) fat bike was a Raleigh Rumson that came with those Chao Yang 4.9 tires. I was much happier in the snow when I replaced them with a set of Surly Lous that I got when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,702
Posted By maaakaaa

I can help with a photo of the head tube badge...

I can help with a photo of the head tube badge and the overall bike. Photos aren’t great since it is currently in the back corner of my garage and the reflector blocks the angle a bit....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,431
Posted By maaakaaa

I’d agree with this. Recently I needed brifters...

I’d agree with this. Recently I needed brifters same as you, and picked up a GT road bike missing wheels for $50 for the brifters. It had other good parts that I didn’t need (at least now) but I’m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,270
Posted By maaakaaa

I really like that Miyata, but if the Crossroads...

I really like that Miyata, but if the Crossroads fits better it makes sense to keep it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,457
Posted By maaakaaa

I occasionally buy and resell bikes—you caught...

I occasionally buy and resell bikes—you caught me! Yes, I often peruse the local ads and find bikes that I can sell for a profit. However, this small profit comes after hours of finding parts,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-20, 06:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,887
Posted By maaakaaa

Value is so subjective, that to me it’s hard to...

Value is so subjective, that to me it’s hard to evaluate a change in terms of resale value, unless it’s pretty egregiously tasteless.

You could look for a higher rise quill stem, particularly...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-24-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,972
Posted By maaakaaa

Great video that made me want to get out on my...

Great video that made me want to get out on my bike, which is how I judge a good bike video :) I need to take my fat bike sometime when I’m visiting family in Oregon.

Here’s the link:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9,069
Views: 3,153,781
Posted By maaakaaa

I picked up the same model and color Rockhopper...

I picked up the same model and color Rockhopper recently for a great price in the off-season. I think I’m the second owner in it. PO just replaced the handlebar with a fairly high riser. Not sure if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3,890
Views: 1,141,089
Posted By maaakaaa

Same color scheme as this one I picked up for my...

Same color scheme as this one I picked up for my wife (though she decided she didn’t need a second bike).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9,069
Views: 3,153,781
Posted By maaakaaa

Goos luck! I’m doing the same thing on a ‘86...

Goos luck! I’m doing the same thing on a ‘86 Rockhopper. I’ve been spreading it out over a few days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 48,511
Posted By maaakaaa

My Gitane Cyclocross frame with a mix of...

My Gitane Cyclocross frame with a mix of non-period parts (which hopefully will soon include grip tape that is actually installed!)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By maaakaaa

I think that as a Rockhopper it should have the...

I think that as a Rockhopper it should have the Specialized custom butted tubing—not sure if that is the main tubes or all. The Hard Rock was generally straight tubing. Not sure how this varies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 158,247
Posted By maaakaaa

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/534x640/0c7ad602_a310_4ca6_89a9_3a2cde9fdb4c_453c63350cf6a5fa4d8a50560bbc422891a91780.jpeg
Taken after riding in the holiday parade with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,017
Posted By maaakaaa

Very cool Super Sport! When I was growing up my...

Very cool Super Sport! When I was growing up my dad had a dark green SS that he bought new in college (maybe ‘71?). I always admired the style of the fillet brazed frame, even before I knew what the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,821
Posted By maaakaaa

I just started a similar thread...

I just started a similar thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1188954-norco-blitz.html#post21222654) assuming that no one had added anything more since I searched a few weeks ago and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,675
Posted By maaakaaa

Thanks! This must have popped up after I did my...

Thanks! This must have popped up after I did my searching. My spec seems to match up with that one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,675
Posted By maaakaaa

Norco Blitz

I haven't found any information online about the Norco Blitz other than basic spec lists, so I thought I'd share this one that I recently found cheap and cleaned up thoroughly. From what I can tell,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6,527
Views: 801,746
Posted By maaakaaa

If you still need some, I have a few options for...

If you still need some, I have a few options for toe clips. I have a couple of different pedal sets with metal clips and leather straps (I’m not sure of brands offhand) and a set of NIB Trek ATB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8,814
Views: 1,135,695
Posted By maaakaaa

New brakes (Tektro CR720) and bar tape (Zipp...

New brakes (Tektro CR720) and bar tape (Zipp Service Course CX) for my old Gitane cyclocross bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 84,284
Posted By maaakaaa

1992 Bianchi Project 3 that I picked up earlier...

1992 Bianchi Project 3 that I picked up earlier this year. Currently has 29x2.0 Specialized Fast Track tires, but there is no extra clearance in back if the wheel is not perfectly true.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-18, 08:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,928
Posted By maaakaaa

I’m 33, and the last couple of years I’ve been...

I’m 33, and the last couple of years I’ve been getting into older bikes, mostly mid-grade MTBs based on attainability (and I don’t mind chaining them up!). I’ve also been enjoying working on and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-18, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 971
Posted By maaakaaa

Good to know! I’m just down in Longmont and my...

Good to know! I’m just down in Longmont and my in-laws are in Loveland so I’m there frequently.
Forum: Introductions
09-03-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 436
Posted By maaakaaa

Welcome! Glad you are back into riding. ...

Welcome! Glad you are back into riding.



I had that happen on a ride in Moab, but was able to at least impress my friends by riding out with one pedal!
Forum: Introductions
09-03-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By maaakaaa

Welcome! The World Sport is a cool bike. I would...

Welcome! The World Sport is a cool bike. I would think that you should have a standard quill stem on your bike. Loosen the bolt on top of the stem and give the stem a tap with a mallet to break it...
Forum: Introductions
09-03-18, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By maaakaaa

Sometimes I have to push myself to leave bike...

Sometimes I have to push myself to leave bike projects alone for a while and actually ride a bike!
Forum: Introductions
09-03-18, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By maaakaaa

It‘s mostly still been hot, but with a few cooler...

It‘s mostly still been hot, but with a few cooler days and cooler mornings and evenings than earlier in summer. In the mountains this weekend it was much cooler with afternoon rain and thunderstorms....
Forum: Introductions
08-26-18, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By maaakaaa

Thanks, everyone! I’m looking forward to more...

Thanks, everyone! I’m looking forward to more learning and contributing as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-18, 09:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,887
Posted By maaakaaa

I did some measurements and it seemed like 2.0...

I did some measurements and it seemed like 2.0 would fit the front and be marginal in the back. I wasn't sure how to estimate how the height of the tire would fit either. But anyhow, I bought some...
Forum: Introductions
08-22-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By maaakaaa

New from Colorado

I’ve used the forum quite a bit for browsing, but just recently started actually participating. I live in Longmont on the Front Range of Colorado. I love mountain biking and town/path riding. I also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,887
Posted By maaakaaa

I know this thread is over a year old, but I just...

I know this thread is over a year old, but I just purchased the exact same bike, partly after reading the discussion in this thread.

My plan is to replace the 38c hybrid tires (sidewalls wearing...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-18, 02:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,990
Posted By maaakaaa

dirtbag

I will also suggest FiveTen. I have their Dirtbag shoe and love it. It is definitely a softer, more flexible sole than I would prefer for most biking, but works on big flat pedals and is very...
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