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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Ugh, that's sad. I live in a college town where...

Ugh, that's sad. I live in a college town where vintage MTBs and road bikes are everywhere, and I often see them abused, neglected, and/or abandoned. I like that I live in a cycling town, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Whoa. :love:

Whoa. :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I remember those Tange forks well. I don't...

I remember those Tange forks well. I don't remember them being particularly popular, maybe do to the meager (even for the time) travel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I love those elevated chainstay Nishikis. I...

I love those elevated chainstay Nishikis. I always wanted the Cascade with the eye-piercing neon yellow paint job. And if I ever come across an Alien FS, I plan to buy it no matter what. That's my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-07, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Are those Panaracer Smoke tires? Great find,...

Are those Panaracer Smoke tires? Great find, makes me miss my Stumpjumper. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

It does in my book. And 930s were fantastic...

It does in my book. And 930s were fantastic bikes for the money, IMO. Your's looks clean!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

That appears to be the same stem my brother has...

That appears to be the same stem my brother has on a couple of his bikes. If it is, I can assure you there is plenty of quill left in the steerer! You should still check, of course. It is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-07, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I found this pair yesterday for cheap. They're...

I found this pair yesterday for cheap. They're nothing special but they're all original and ride like new. Plus they're all chromoly and have braze-ons for everything imaginable. Remember when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Man, I wanted some Kooka cranks so badly back...

Man, I wanted some Kooka cranks so badly back then. The only ones I wanted more were Topline cranks, but looking back now those things look dangerously slim so maybe it's best I was never able to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-07, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

:eek: Kooka cranks! RS-1! I think I just had a...

:eek: Kooka cranks! RS-1! I think I just had a wonderful flashback.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-07, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Thanks for that huge scan. I wish mine had the...

Thanks for that huge scan. I wish mine had the original seat because that looks a lot more comfortable than the one on it right now. It would be a great bike to use for a camping trip.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-07, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Hey thanks! I was wondering what year mine was...

Hey thanks! I was wondering what year mine was and what the original seat and tires would have looked like. Now I know. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-07, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I've been meaning to post my most recent mtb...

I've been meaning to post my most recent mtb purchase, which was several months ago but I'm just now getting around to it. It appears to be all original except the tires, pedals, and seat.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Had to bring this thread back to life one more...

Had to bring this thread back to life one more time to post my brother's '94 Trek 930. :D We put it together almost entirely with spare parts I had left over from my '90s mountain bike stage, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-06, 10:34 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Thanks luker, I'll try that out tomorrow. :) My...

Thanks luker, I'll try that out tomorrow. :) My brother and his friend both rode it around a little earlier and loved it! I may have to build a second barn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-06, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I'm posting again because I finally repaired my...

I'm posting again because I finally repaired my Stumpjumper and also got around to taking a decent picture of it! :D Unfortunately the guy who welded the brake boss back on managed to pop the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-06, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Oh man, that bike has so many of my favorite...

Oh man, that bike has so many of my favorite components from back in the day. First gen XTR, Topline Cranks, Flite saddle, Nuke Proof hubs....that's some expensive stuff! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-06, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

The post just came out of the square portion that...

The post just came out of the square portion that is brazed to the frame, but it appears the post was brazed on to that part. I guess it could simply be tack welded or brazed back into place, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I just measured it and it appears to be an 18" or...

I just measured it and it appears to be an 18" or 19". Unfortunately, as I was measuring I noticed something looked funny with the left rear cantilever. I applied the brakes and it fell off! :( ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-06, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I'm 5'9" and have a 30" inseam. I believe I...

I'm 5'9" and have a 30" inseam. I believe I would need somewhere in the neighborhood of 53-56cm. Not sure though, as I have never owned a road bike. That Stumpjumper fits me perfectly, if that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-06, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I'm really not sure what I'm looking for, to be...

I'm really not sure what I'm looking for, to be honest. lol A couple of members' bikes come to mind:

cuda2k's Gazelle (http://thecuda.com/hd_DSCN1720.JPG)
billou's Casati...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-06, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Wow, thanks for all the info! :) The owner of my...

Wow, thanks for all the info! :) The owner of my LBS wants to trade me something for it, and I told him if he can find a good vintage road bike I may do it. But now you're giving me second...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

I guess now I have a mountain bike I can truly...

I guess now I have a mountain bike I can truly call vintage. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/lamplightsg/Specialized/IMG_8085small.jpg

More pictures Here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-06, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

At one time the Nishiki Cascade was one of my...

At one time the Nishiki Cascade was one of my favorite bikes, but then the Alien FS came out and I liked it better. That deep red with chrome stays, Mag 21s, and XTR components just looked amazing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

Yes, my brother has a '94 930 and it's plain old...

Yes, my brother has a '94 930 and it's plain old TIG welded. :) I see you didn't get the hot pink color that was available that year. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,721
Posted By Lamplight

My current mountain bike is a '95 KHS with a few...

My current mountain bike is a '95 KHS with a few older parts, is that already considered vintage? :D
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