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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Thanks! Do let me know what you get up to with...

Thanks! Do let me know what you get up to with your bike and send some pics :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

thanks for the tips! I ordered some Panaracer...

thanks for the tips! I ordered some Panaracer Dirt/Smoke tyres (tanwall) and I will give it a go again. Had a trial run on a different more "flowy" trail the other day, and that worked a lot better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Yea, not sure if i will be sticking to trails, if...

Yea, not sure if i will be sticking to trails, if my first experience is anything to go by :D - always thought trails were supposed to be more dirt and less rocks. I will try a different one, which,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Thanks! I really like the look of it :) - I...

Thanks! I really like the look of it :) - I always carry a spare tube and a patch kit on every ride, so i got that sorted.
Will do regarding the valve stems. I recall trying that, when i put the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

As promised, here a are a few pics from my first...

As promised, here a are a few pics from my first trail outing with the Rockhopper. I have never ridden a trail before and am a complete novice when it comes to MTBking. I found a local trail nearby...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Will do! :)

Will do! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Because I have to use a quill-stem adapter, and...

Because I have to use a quill-stem adapter, and the diameter doesnt fit that cable hanger.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

I'mma try and do some easy off-road riding, to...

I'mma try and do some easy off-road riding, to get started with MTBiking :) Nothing too crazy, since i have zero experience in the MTB world.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 03:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Alright - Build pretty much finalized at this...

Alright - Build pretty much finalized at this point:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1250/rockhopper_build_03_e4c5cf1488760c83af765f75b7e1de4c1dd0e995.jpg
more or less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-22, 04:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Imma try and stay "optimistic" for the original...

Imma try and stay "optimistic" for the original FD to swing out far enough .. (fingerscrossed) - Amazing what incompatibilites one runs into.
Doubt that it would be down to your "incompetence" ;) If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-22, 03:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Fair point, but it was a 3x orignally, and on my...

Fair point, but it was a 3x orignally, and on my "recent" retro mod the shifting performance was really poor. (granted it was a 2x5). Don't really like the look of the original FD either, that was on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-22, 03:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Haha, yea - the most annoying issue rn is the...

Haha, yea - the most annoying issue rn is the fact that the bottle cage mounts interfere with the band on. It would be smooth sailing if I "just filed down" the lower one and used the FD I have atm....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-22, 12:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Yep, pretty much :D - The FD does shift, but...

Yep, pretty much :D - The FD does shift, but pooooooorly. ;) Still a very enjoyable process.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 12:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Proper Update this time: Shifters and...

Proper Update this time:

Shifters and "Groupset" arrived today, so I was finally able to put some things other than wheels on the frame :thumb:

Fun/Annoying things I ran in during the build: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Quick update: Not much build progress, but...

Quick update:

Not much build progress, but cleaned up the rims and testfit the Maxxis tyres. Riding mostly 28 - 33 mm on my other bikes, looking at 54 mm takes some getting used too :D
Also, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 02:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

I have measured the bb shell with a caliper after...

I have measured the bb shell with a caliper after I removed the original square taper, and it was 73 mm. (likely +/- 0.1 mm) - I really dont want to face (or remove) width from the BB, despite the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 02:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Thanks for the photo - I tought (thru resarch...

Thanks for the photo - I tought (thru resarch from other sources), that it was impossible to run a GRX Crankset (2x10) in a 73 mm BB shell, because the spindle is too short. For reference, I used a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 01:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

colour me suprised - i thougt that was...

colour me suprised - i thougt that was impossible. Could you maybe tell me what BB that would be?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 12:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Yep, I went and ordered some Turtle Wax heavy...

Yep, I went and ordered some Turtle Wax heavy duty rubbing compound, and the scuffing came right off :thumb: (with some serious scrubbing and polishing)




Yea, I should have clarified - GRX is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Update In todays editon of : "You wont...

Update

In todays editon of : "You wont believe the incompatibility issues you can run into when building a bike": Apparently my GRX crankset is incompatible with the BB I planned on using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Progress update Ritchey Venture Max 460 mm...

Progress update

Ritchey Venture Max 460 mm Bars arrived, plus I installed the Hollowtech BB. Bars were fit to a quill stem adapter and a 100 mm PRO stem.
Not a fan of all those spacers, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 07:23 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Had to look up what "rubbing compound" and...

Had to look up what "rubbing compound" and "medium cut cleaners" are, since i am new to the whole "frame restoration" thingy (and it has a different name in my country), but i think i found something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Seems like you read my mind ;) - I will be...

Seems like you read my mind ;) - I will be putting Microshift 11s Bar end shifters on - in friction mode :thumb: (at least unitl i get an 11s casette/hub)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Cool! Will definitely try this the next time I...

Cool! Will definitely try this the next time I encounter a stubborn BB shell - Thanks!

Regarding the build progress - just now polished the frame up and it looks loads better now! No more dull...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

..In fairness, it took the "assistance" of a...

..In fairness, it took the "assistance" of a fairly solid WHACK on the end of the wrench with a hammer, so to me, it seemed to be proper tight ;) BBs always make me nervous when I need to loosen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Quick update - My LBS had a 36mm flat wrench and...

Quick update - My LBS had a 36mm flat wrench and loosened the drive side cup in like 2 seconds :). Removed the cup and gave the frame a thorough clean and degrease. Not really much rust buildup...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,789
Posted By Positron400

Specialized Rockhopper '91 build

Hi,

following the acquisition of a Specialized Rockhopper from '91 and a lovely discussion as to what type of shifting I shall put on, I will try'n document the build progress in this thread. I...
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