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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,224
Posted By melonbar123

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar1...

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/Picture022.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,977
Posted By melonbar123

Look, I'm building this bike up to help someone...

Look, I'm building this bike up to help someone get back on their feet. If I had the parts myself I would use them but it's unfortunate I donated them all to a youth bike program. I don't live in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 01:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

As for the Rockhopper, I'm thinking racks and...

As for the Rockhopper, I'm thinking racks and fenders to make it a commuting tank. Walmart sells an unusually attractive Zefal rear rack that's tempting me. I think fenders are more important; I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 01:15 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,977
Posted By melonbar123

ISO: 1. One usable brake pad for a...

ISO:

1. One usable brake pad for a single-pivot brake
http://washford.scene7.com/is/image/Washford/400-639864?$prod$
2. One usable friction shifter cable and housing for the rear derailleur....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

After 2 weeks of intense rehabilitation, I feel...

After 2 weeks of intense rehabilitation, I feel that the Rockhopper is mechanically sound now. Naturally, I went curb hopping with it shortly after. I felt the wheels were slightly out of true and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 865
Views: 138,297
Posted By melonbar123

The good thing about bikes and audio equipment:...

The good thing about bikes and audio equipment: both can be had at thrift stores.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2628.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 32,523
Posted By melonbar123

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar1...

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2594.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-11, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By melonbar123

There's Columbus and Reynolds 531. You have...

There's Columbus and Reynolds 531. You have Reynolds 531. My opinion is that what came with the Trek 760 is better (more valuable) than 105. 105 isn't bad as it's generally a good performing group...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-11, 02:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,434
Posted By melonbar123

I would say the HiTen stays are stronger than...

I would say the HiTen stays are stronger than CroMo. Much of the weight that comes with HiTen is made up for its strength. If you can mash them, then you got really strong legs and should consider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
Posted By melonbar123

Wow

Wow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,977
Posted By melonbar123

ISO: Rubber hub seal/boot. ...

ISO: Rubber hub seal/boot.

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2565.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-11, 05:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

I actually remember you posting the Vicious bike...

I actually remember you posting the Vicious bike way back in the Deal of the Day thread. The purple and yellow two-tone bike yea? Just looking at that makes me want to take up DRietz's offer. When...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-11, 12:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

Looks good!

Looks good!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

Yes, I would assume that the boots would be easy...

Yes, I would assume that the boots would be easy to find if there was a shop near by but the only thing closest to a bike shop here is "WalMart." :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

Yea, my wallet is scared of that.

Yea, my wallet is scared of that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

Sadly, the front hub was missing one of its...

Sadly, the front hub was missing one of its rubber boot seals. If anyone has any leads to its brethren I would appreciate it.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2565.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

The bike seemed to have lived an eventful life....

The bike seemed to have lived an eventful life. It came half-way across the country form the Rockies. A Rockhopper from the Rockies.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2578.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

I found an ugly seatpost that fit after trial and...

I found an ugly seatpost that fit after trial and error. The bike came with a 27.2 post but I ended up destroying my 27.2 LaPrade on it. 26.8 it was....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

Pink rattle-canned water cage. ...

Pink rattle-canned water cage.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2537.jpg
So comfortable.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2539.jpg
The banished...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,342
Posted By melonbar123

I think I found my mountain bike…

I posted a few weeks ago about my newfound desire to own a mountain bike. I’ve always been a road bike snob and never really appreciate the versatility, comfort, and durability of a mountain bike. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-11, 07:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,119
Posted By melonbar123

Wow

Wow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By melonbar123

On that link, a lot of people say that the...

On that link, a lot of people say that the vintage canti's are a pain to adjust. Same for newer canti's?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-11, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By melonbar123

Cantilever Question

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-11, 04:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 57,189
Posted By melonbar123

I don't have any pictures at the moment but I...

I don't have any pictures at the moment but I used cheap nail-polish ($1 at Walgreens) and put some on my aluminum stem from sheer boredom. I let it completely dry and tried to remove it by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-11, 01:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

Finally found one. Picked up a Specialized...

Finally found one. Picked up a Specialized Rockhopper. It has Shimano Exage 400LX, no working brakes, no tubes, Huffy rims, duct tape seat, rust...
Tore it down to the last bearing and slowing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,000
Posted By melonbar123

An Avocet RII apparently owned by Della Santa....

An Avocet RII apparently owned by Della Santa. Always been a fan of the R1 saddles.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/melonbar123/IMG_2536.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

In general, what would be a reasonable price for...

In general, what would be a reasonable price for a MTB with STX? Deore? XT? Was Suntour MTB parts any good?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-11, 08:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

Gotta pick up the pace. Hopefully I can find...

Gotta pick up the pace. Hopefully I can find those "old" mountain bikes. I always thought that they were bargains but ever since I started looking, it seems like the prices have magically risen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,563
Posted By melonbar123

Looks indeed Campagnolo Victory but the sticker...

Looks indeed Campagnolo Victory but the sticker looks like it says Reynolds 501 which is not the nice 531.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 02:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

Thanks, the component information is very...

Thanks, the component information is very helpful. Stumbled on this while doing some window watching: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 02:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

Hahaha. I would like to keep my teeth in my mouth...

Hahaha. I would like to keep my teeth in my mouth rather than spread out on the trails. What pulled me in to getting a mountain bike is that it's so different than the road bikes I've been riding. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

Purple can be manly. We're in the same boat...

Purple can be manly.

We're in the same boat of wanting a nice CV MTB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,153,444
Posted By melonbar123

Diamondback Road W/ 105:...

Diamondback Road W/ 105: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/2331534371.html
http://images.craigslist.org/3m83pf3l15Y55Z25P3b4hd8b05e28d8191758.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

I'm thinking more for the street. The mountain...

I'm thinking more for the street. The mountain bikes that I've ridden were usually comfortable probably because I'm used to a road bike geometry. Although it would be primarily street I wouldn't mind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

CV steel road bikes seem to be preferred over...

CV steel road bikes seem to be preferred over aluminum. Skimming through through some mountain biking forums, it seems that aluminum is preferred to steel though. Is a Tange, ChroMo, etc. frame not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,873
Posted By melonbar123

I think I want a mountain bike...

I went to the flea market today and saw a Mongoose IBOC for $80. I thought about the Mongooses (Mongeese?) from XMart so I passed but it was nice from what I can tell (aluminum, Rock Shox fork, full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,153,444
Posted By melonbar123

$290 Women's Palo Alto in SF:...

$290 Women's Palo Alto in SF: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2330891823.html
http://images.craigslist.org/3ne3k03m35Y55P35S2b4he0ab9b4fb5281f13.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-11, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By melonbar123

It's getting better. Maybe I can file an cheap...

It's getting better. Maybe I can file an cheap barrel adjuster to make it fit. Anyone know the diameter of the barrel adjuster I need?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 04:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,923
Posted By melonbar123

Don't put chlorine in it.

Don't put chlorine in it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-11, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By melonbar123

Yes, everywhere I checked had them for more than...

Yes, everywhere I checked had them for more than I am willing to pay since they have "Campagnolo" attached to them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By melonbar123

**** barrel adjusters

I have a pair of Suntour Superbe brakes which don't have the barrel adjusters. They use the same ones that Campy uses. What is the diameter for them? Would these work? Sunlite Barrel Adjusters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-11, 04:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By melonbar123

Great pictures, I was looking for your bike. I...

Great pictures, I was looking for your bike. I haven't seen what the bike looks like (seller is unresponsive) but blue Centurion with Campagnolo dropouts seems to fit a pre-gray pseudo-Equipe. I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-11, 04:16 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 15,245
Posted By melonbar123

Steam is pretty. The tape job is icing though.

Steam is pretty. The tape job is icing though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By melonbar123

Blue Centurion Equipe: What does this go?

Is there any conclusion between the the gray Centurion Equipes and the blue ones? Is the blue a pre-production model? May have a lead on a blue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,731
Posted By melonbar123

BB is 35x1. French, no?

BB is 35x1. French, no?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,136
Posted By melonbar123

That color...is what I will paint my bike...

That color...is what I will paint my bike whenever it's due for a repaint. And where are you getting all these nice Suntour parts? So shiny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,792
Posted By melonbar123

Imagine if he sold a Confente ....

Imagine if he sold a Confente ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 03:08 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 32,523
Posted By melonbar123

I like that place. When I'm missing obscure parts...

I like that place. When I'm missing obscure parts they usually have a bin of stuff I look around. That and Recycle Bicycle are great places to waste a day at.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 03:00 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 32,523
Posted By melonbar123

^Missing Link no?

^Missing Link no?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,601
Posted By melonbar123

Wow, people post fast. I am curious about...

Wow, people post fast.

I am curious about you saying "riding lady frame sizes slightly larger than what I can standover as a diamond frame seems to be the best fit." Do you mean that riding a...
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