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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 572
Posted By Ironfish653

From the mid 1990s and on, the vast majority of...

From the mid 1990s and on, the vast majority of MTBs that hit the streets were low-mid level, price-point, Sporting Goods store commodities; much like how every 1970s Bike Boom Ten-Speed is now an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ironfish653

Depends on the frame. When I was building my...

Depends on the frame. When I was building my Cannondale 3.0, many of the prospective donors I considered were, ironically, newer Cannondales (CAAD-8/9 and a Synapse) so it wouldn’t have made much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,266
Posted By Ironfish653

It happens. I bought a well used ‘89 Cannondale...

It happens. I bought a well used ‘89 Cannondale R500 with the intention off making an inexpensive training bike.
By the time it was all said and done, I’d have replaced everything but the serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 546
Posted By Ironfish653

Much of it also depends on the quality of the...

Much of it also depends on the quality of the tires; an inexpensive tire tends to be a thicker, stiffer carcass, also with harder rubber (for durability)
A more expensive tire may provide higher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 546
Posted By Ironfish653

Generally; most of the 70s bikes that occupied...

Generally; most of the 70s bikes that occupied the middle of the bell curve were sport-tourers in the “classic ten-speed” mold. Period racing bikes weren’t that hugely different, obviously much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 378
Posted By Ironfish653

It’s not the frame material. Cheap bikes ride...

It’s not the frame material. Cheap bikes ride like cheap bikes. The straight-leg oversized cro-mo forks everybody put on mid-range rigids didn’t help much either.

Mid-1990s I would avoid aluminum...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By Ironfish653

don’t have any problems with it. I ride wide,...

don’t have any problems with it.
I ride wide, flared gravel bars, so it can be a bit of a reach from the ends of the drops, but because the shift paddles are separate from the brake lever, you only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 378
Posted By Ironfish653

Spec’s lineup has always been HardRock,...

Spec’s lineup has always been HardRock, RockHopper, Stumpjumper, with the Stumpy at the top.
There’s always been a couple of different “trim levels” of each model, and they’ve used those nameplates...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 02:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By Ironfish653

Got the LTwoo 2x10 on my new build; with Shimano...

Got the LTwoo 2x10 on my new build; with Shimano 4500 DR and a 105 (5800?) cassette. Shift quality at the wheel is fine; the downshift release at the shifter is very clicky, but reliable. The up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,305
Posted By Ironfish653

I’ve used ATF for certain applications on some of...

I’ve used ATF for certain applications on some of the bikes; I primarily used it to soak the stiff, slightly rusted chains on used bikes that I was reconditioning for sale. It definitely made them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 76,566
Posted By Ironfish653

Just completed my 89 rebuild last week (Bon Temps...

Just completed my 89 rebuild last week (Bon Temps Rolleur (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1292655-bon-temps-rolleur-1989-cannondale-rebuild.html)) and I agree. These bikes just respond so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By Ironfish653

If you’re on hard, dry surfaces, you can get by...

If you’re on hard, dry surfaces, you can get by with a lot less tread than you think you need. Something like a Schwalbe G-One or Panaracer GravelKing SK in 2.1” would be ideal for mixed surfaces,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 721
Posted By Ironfish653

+1 on the Slime patch being junk. I found a...

+1 on the Slime patch being junk.

I found a stash of Cannondale-branded “Prolong” patches; they were thinner, stretchier and stickier than other patches I have tried.
I have an unopened packet on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By Ironfish653

If it’s a Shimano bike, then you have some...

If it’s a Shimano bike, then you have some options; as mentioned, the RSX c.1997 came in 3x7, as does the more modern Sora and Tourney.

Microshift and MicroNew also have 3x7. I have a set of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,563
Posted By Ironfish653

In all seriousness, I appreciate the anonymity...

In all seriousness, I appreciate the anonymity that a bike can offer; you can cover far more ground than on foot, you can access places that you can’t get a car to, and there are plenty of ways to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,667
Posted By Ironfish653

Dirty Heathen: one man’s visionary is another...

Dirty Heathen: one man’s visionary is another man’s heretic.

I have MTBs with slicks and road bikes with knobbies. My favorite bike was banned by the UCI.
I may not be the fastest, but I’ll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 528
Posted By Ironfish653

Sure; Quick version: Cleaned old paint and...

Sure;
Quick version:
Cleaned old paint and removed decals
Sanded chips scratches and missing paint.
Spot coats of High-Build primer to level out surface
Gold Leaf accent color to whole frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 528
Posted By Ironfish653

I painted it myself, thanks! The color is...

I painted it myself, thanks!

The color is Rustoleum Cosmos Blue, which is like a heavy pearl, applied over flat black.

I’m pretty handy with a spray can, and I’m happy with the way it turned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 528
Posted By Ironfish653

Bon Temps Rolleur: 1989 Cannondale Rebuild

TLDR: Bought an old Cannondale, replaced everything but the serial number, put on some really nice tires; predictably it's a rocket sled
:giver:

*Long Read Ahead :p
About a year and a half ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 969,841
Posted By Ironfish653

My 89 Cannondale Criterium returned to the road...

My 89 Cannondale Criterium returned to the road after two years of hanging in the garage while I formulated the plan and collected components. Pretty much everything needed repair or replacement,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,725
Posted By Ironfish653

​​​​​​ Can't you just flip it back down? Is...

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Can't you just flip it back down? Is that not allowed?

Or does that qr coming undone cause a violent disassembly of the entire front end of the bike, possibly wounding bystanders with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,875
Posted By Ironfish653

Nitto makes a 1-1/4” quill to 1-1/8 (31.8)...

Nitto makes a 1-1/4” quill to 1-1/8 (31.8) threadless adapter so that you can use the OE fork and headset, with a “standard” 31.8mm threadless stem.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By Ironfish653

Id definitely be able to tell them apart, but...

Id definitely be able to tell them apart, but maybe not what material they’re using.
Except maybe a Cannondale. I have put a lot of miles on CAADs as well as a 3.0 and an early Klein; that big-tube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By Ironfish653

I think you can tell the difference between...

I think you can tell the difference between frames, regardless of material.
There’s a lot more than just material choice that makes up the riding character of a bike than just what it’s made of;...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By Ironfish653

once you’ve got them polished, maintaining it is...

once you’ve got them polished, maintaining it is a lot easier than restoring; Mothers’ mag wheel polish (the paste style that comes in a jar) gives good results without a huge effort and provides a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,579
Posted By Ironfish653

I’ve had that happen before; a gradual increase...

I’ve had that happen before; a gradual increase from flat to a slight grade; particularly if you’re in the woods or otherwise don’t have clear sightlines for reference.

Riding along trying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 10,094
Posted By Ironfish653

I also have a couple classic 'Dale MTBs, as well...

I also have a couple classic 'Dale MTBs, as well as an early Klein and a SoftRide: The Struggle is Real!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,959
Posted By Ironfish653

Not so much that Shimano is selling to Walmart,...

Not so much that Shimano is selling to Walmart, but that whoever is building the Mongoose/Schwinn/Hyper bikes is putting “Shimano Equipped “ decals on those $250-$300 bikes to upsell those models...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,454
Posted By Ironfish653

To put it this way; a super light carbon racing...

To put it this way; a super light carbon racing frame is still plenty strong, but it doesn’t have the “reserve capacity” of a less expensive alloy “sport” bike. You’re also more likely to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,454
Posted By Ironfish653

I would say both, particularly if you're talking...

I would say both, particularly if you're talking about high performance "racing" stuff.
"You can have Strong, Light, or Cheap; Pick two" as the saying goes, but there's a point where minimizing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,376
Posted By Ironfish653

I've had good luck with Zenni Optical online. I...

I've had good luck with Zenni Optical online. I have a fairly straightforward Rx ( that's been stable for many years) and had the measurements of a good -fitting existing pair, so I'm pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 01:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 772
Posted By Ironfish653

The 24/26 wheel combination was the SM-series...

The 24/26 wheel combination was the SM-series MTB, which continued until ~1987, including the RollerCam brakes.
Supposedly the smaller wheel enabled a shorter wheelbase , for better traction and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,386
Posted By Ironfish653

There's Bluetooth controlled plugs alright;...

There's Bluetooth controlled plugs alright; they're just not for your handlebars. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,103
Posted By Ironfish653

It really would; it’s a fabulous rider, though...

It really would; it’s a fabulous rider, though it’s not as fast on its feet as my F-1000. Just borderline too big for drops to work for me, though.
I took it the other way, and made it an urban...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,103
Posted By Ironfish653

$100 flea-market find 88 KLEIN Pinnacle ...

$100 flea-market find 88 KLEIN Pinnacle
Mismatched tires, and that saddle’s not OE.
Obviously well -ridden but not bad for a 35 year old MTB. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,928
Posted By Ironfish653

I don’t know what the “other high end brake” you...

I don’t know what the “other high end brake” you tried that didn’t fit was, but it doesn’t look like the rims are particularly low, based on the current pad orientation.

The cable doesn’t come...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,928
Posted By Ironfish653

Other than the first one, none of those seem like...

Other than the first one, none of those seem like options that will address the brake setup issue you're having (any option #1 just scraps the entire bike) I don't know how 1x will improve it,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,928
Posted By Ironfish653

Cantis should accommodate just about any size...

Cantis should accommodate just about any size tire, unless you’re using low-arm cantis like these vintage MT60’s, and have a very low cable stop; just because they have a big footprint triangle due...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,133
Posted By Ironfish653

I’d take the $300 or so that you’re going to...

I’d take the $300 or so that you’re going to spend on parts and look for something newer and lighter to hang the rack and basket on.
You’ll probably find that they already have most of the stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,959
Posted By Ironfish653

Im not sure what the warning here is supposed to...

Im not sure what the warning here is supposed to be? I’m 47; should l get the jacket I’ll need when I turn 60 or 70, instead of the one I have now?
Am I going to go the next 10 or 15 years without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,396
Posted By Ironfish653

Specialized “SmartWeld” is a good example, the...

Specialized “SmartWeld” is a good example, the head lug, for example, is formed from a sheet, that’s been folded back on itself, and also includes stubs of the down and top tubes, kinda like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 998
Posted By Ironfish653

It made sense in the context of XC racing as it...

It made sense in the context of XC racing as it was in the 1990s, which looks a lot like the current state of gravel racing, minus the paved transfer segments.
My ‘96 F1000 XC bike has steeper head...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,959
Posted By Ironfish653

I’ve always been of the “Dress for the Ride, not...

I’ve always been of the “Dress for the Ride, not the Driveway” mindset. I know I’m going to be putting out a lot of heat after the first few miles, so I’d rather start out a little under-dressed than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 816
Posted By Ironfish653

"Rail-trail" hybrid tire. The center ridge...

"Rail-trail" hybrid tire.

The center ridge looks like it should roll well on mixed hard surfaces (paved/unpaved) but it doesn't look wide or aggressive enough for technical MTB trails or soft...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 764
Posted By Ironfish653

Agreed; and 50% sag sounds like a lot. Generally...

Agreed; and 50% sag sounds like a lot. Generally you're shooting for around 20%; less for high performance road use, more for long-travel off-road setups. And that's for forks / rear wheel linkage,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,422
Posted By Ironfish653

Those bikes are Gravel Racers; high performance...

Those bikes are Gravel Racers; high performance bikes for going fast on unimproved surfaces. The "soft-tail" rear end isn't anything new either; Moots did it 30+ years ago with one of their titanium...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,422
Posted By Ironfish653

Are you building a 'bent or a conventional...

Are you building a 'bent or a conventional diamond -frame bike? The needs of / what works for a 'bent vs a DF bike have almost nothing to do with each other.
As to the Shockster; it's not "still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,652
Posted By Ironfish653

If those are your only options, I'd get the...

If those are your only options, I'd get the polarized lens over the mirrored finish.
Polarized sunglasses have a function, the mirrored finish is just cosmetic, all that does is make it darker....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 17,801
Posted By Ironfish653

It's a good thing y'all don't take yourselves too...

It's a good thing y'all don't take yourselves too seriously around here. :innocent:
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Stay dry; I've heard those hair shirts get itchy when they get wet :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,653
Posted By Ironfish653

Except in this case, you're wrong. Not all the...

Except in this case, you're wrong.
Not all the Kabukis were Bridgestone-built, but the Superlight and Submariner are definitely Bridgestone Diecast/"Techniart" bikes; nobody else made frames that...
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