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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,795
Posted By james89

Yep, I was asking about the tires, thank you! I...

Yep, I was asking about the tires, thank you! I have a set ordered for my 94. I’m doing a 1x conversion also. Love your bike!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By james89

looks great! What are you using for a...

looks great! What are you using for a shifter/derailleur?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By james89

Thank you very much for the info! The seller said...

Thank you very much for the info! The seller said this hub will accept 8/9/10 so that part looks good so far. Any recommendations for a BB/crank set up? I see lots of guys using cheap amazon parts on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By james89

What Cassette?

I’m picking up a set of Mavic wheels that have Deore LX hubs. These are going on my Specialized Hardrock for a 1X conversion. My question is, will any 8/9/10 shimano setup work with those hubs? Or do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

exactly!!!

exactly!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

They sure were. Came out in the mid-late 80’s if...

They sure were. Came out in the mid-late 80’s if I’m not mistaking. It’s cool working on bikes that you used to see growing up as a kid. That’s a sure way to tell I’m getting old!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

Thank you for the specs! Yea, the guy I got it...

Thank you for the specs! Yea, the guy I got it from said he barely rode it. I know that's what most people selling bikes say, but this one really shows it. All it has is a light layer of dust on it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

Rough crowd in here today. I wasn’t asking if I...

Rough crowd in here today. I wasn’t asking if I should or shouldn’t replace parts on an old bike. I thought these forums were filled with people that liked doing that sort of thing (yes I know not to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

Looks like 1993 on the crank, but this color...

Looks like 1993 on the crank, but this color scheme is in the 1994 Specialized catalog. The color is called steel metallic. Love this old info!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

Thank you very much I will check that out next

Thank you very much I will check that out next
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

Yep I completely understand that. I’m more...

Yep I completely understand that. I’m more concerned with enjoying the bike, having fun while working on it/ upgrading it, and most of all riding it. I wasn’t out looking to buy top of the line, what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By james89

Specialized Hardrock year?

Well I didn’t end up getting the original Hardrock I was planning on. I’m kind of glad though because I stumbled across this one. Got it off the original owner and it wasn’t used much! It’s...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-17-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,795
Posted By james89

Any issues fitting the 2.1?

Any issues fitting the 2.1?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By james89

Glad to hear you guys like the Rockhoppers. I...

Glad to hear you guys like the Rockhoppers. I have always heard good but haven’t owned one myself just yet. Hoping to change that soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By james89

The fork doesn’t bother me. I have no problem...

The fork doesn’t bother me. I have no problem upgrading/updating parts. I just want to start with a good foundation. Not looking to keep it all original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,407
Posted By james89

Hopefully picking this up soon ...

Hopefully picking this up soon

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By james89

Thank you! Is it a pretty heavy frame?

Thank you! Is it a pretty heavy frame?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 223
Posted By james89

Specialized Rockhopper

Please delete
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By james89

Specialized Rockhopper

Any info on this rockhopper? I’m having trouble placing a year on it. Sorry for the crappy pictures, this is all I had sent to me so far. I’m planning on going to pick it up if the price is right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,307
Posted By james89

Yea if I didn’t want to look at my phone I would...

Yea if I didn’t want to look at my phone I would just keep it in my pocket. I’m a type 1 diabetic so I like to keep an eye on my glucose pretty consistently while riding. Plus it’s nice to see the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-22, 08:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,307
Posted By james89

Thank you for the responses. I think kwb377 has...

Thank you for the responses. I think kwb377 has the best answer. I do not want that case on my phone all of the time, but it would probably we worth swapping each time to make sure I have a solid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-22, 06:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,307
Posted By james89

What phone mount?

What’s your go-to phone mount? I’m having a tough time trying to pick a cheap Chinese one off of Amazon, but I don’t want to change the case on my phone to use a quad lock. Any suggestions?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By james89

Great to hear! This is a 20” as well - I...

Great to hear! This is a 20” as well - I absolutely love it so far. I’ve taken a lot of the “accessories” off of it I didn’t need and lightened it up. I put on new grips that aren’t sticky and I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,363
Posted By james89

Whats the H stand for? Lol

Whats the H stand for? Lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By james89

New to me Trek 7500

I came across this awesome 7500 from 1999. It has a few cosmetic flaws but overall it’s in pretty good shape! I plan to use this bike just as a local commuter. We also have a paved trail close to our...
Forum: Introductions
08-04-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By james89

Hello from Pennsylvania

New to the forum - from Western PA. I currently ride a Trek Alpha 1.5, and a Gary Fisher Genesis 2.0. I just found a 1999 Trek 7500 (green) that I will be making a thread on (hoping to clean up with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Posted By james89

Fix them up if you like the bike! My wife and I...

Fix them up if you like the bike! My wife and I each have nice road bikes and I have a decent mountain bike. But I still went out and found a Trek 7500 from 1999 to fix up and ride haha!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-22, 06:17 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,144
Posted By james89

(just so we're all on the same page here - I HATE...

(just so we're all on the same page here - I HATE scammers and everything about them), but maybe this guy is in the same boat that I am. I have a few questions on a Trek I recently purchased and want...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,427
Posted By james89

What year draws the line for vintage? Haha

What year draws the line for vintage? Haha
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-02-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,138
Posted By james89

There are some great looking bikes in this thread!

There are some great looking bikes in this thread!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-02-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,523
Posted By james89

Nice score

Nice score
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-02-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,294
Posted By james89

My hands/wrists hurt after a certain period of...

My hands/wrists hurt after a certain period of time no matter what. They even have on the motorcycles I’ve owned.
Forum: Commuting
08-02-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 984
Posted By james89

Great video

Great video
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-02-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,203
Posted By james89

Any update on this?

Any update on this?
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