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05-27-21, 03:30 AM
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[QUOTE=flangehead;22066081]I bought this from a neighbor and cleaned it up for my daughter to use.
1987 Schwinn Sierra
Sweet "Black Chrome"
1987 Schwinn Sierra
Sweet "Black Chrome"
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05-27-21, 12:58 PM
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Just stumbled across this thread and thought I'd share my latest project - cross-post from the MTB forum I guess! I hope rebuilds of vintage/classic MTBs still count for this thread?!
A neighbor gave me a 1994 Specialized HardRock to do whatever I wanted to with it. Here's what I did...
Here's what it looked like when I got it:
Here's the glamour shots I took today to post it for sale. Hope you like how it turned out as much as I do!
A neighbor gave me a 1994 Specialized HardRock to do whatever I wanted to with it. Here's what I did...
Here's what it looked like when I got it:
Here's the glamour shots I took today to post it for sale. Hope you like how it turned out as much as I do!
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05-27-21, 01:14 PM
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Just stumbled across this thread and thought I'd share my latest project - cross-post from the MTB forum I guess! I hope rebuilds of vintage/classic MTBs still count for this thread?!
A neighbor gave me a 1994 Specialized HardRock to do whatever I wanted to with it. Here's what I did...
Here's what it looked like when I got it:
Here's the glamour shots I took today to post it for sale. Hope you like how it turned out as much as I do!
A neighbor gave me a 1994 Specialized HardRock to do whatever I wanted to with it. Here's what I did...
Here's what it looked like when I got it:
Here's the glamour shots I took today to post it for sale. Hope you like how it turned out as much as I do!
05-27-21, 05:15 PM
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05-28-21, 10:34 AM
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Here is my triple butted bridgestone mb4. I had it powder coated.
05-28-21, 10:39 AM
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Here is my rock hopper drop bar conversion. both are very smooth. This one needs just a little more seat post and then she will be perfect.
05-28-21, 10:47 AM
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USMC 1981-1991 Semper Fi!
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USMC 1981-1991 Semper Fi!
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05-28-21, 11:43 AM
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lol - well, I like a good project, and if I'm going to try to sell it, might as well really make nice for someone to shred on. Hopefully someone will snag it soon - I don't have any room in my garage to keep it!
05-29-21, 12:10 PM
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Very nice bike. If she doesn't like the straight bar (i.e. anyone not a downhiller), a good swept bar would likely appeal. I love my V-O Porteur bar; I find it quite comfortable for longer rides.
05-29-21, 02:25 PM
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Bikes: 2008 Rodriguez Adventure, 1995 TiCycles, 1995 KHS Montana Pro Custom, 2012 Surly Troll, 1976 Azuki Gran Sport Custom Frankenbike, 1974 Schwinn Sports Tourer, 1976 Schwinn Superior, 1989 Kona Cinder Cone
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1989 Kona Cinder Cone
New paint, decals and clear coat. Mostly LX mountain parts. Avid Shorty 4 brakes. 3x8 friction shift.
Had no parts, just a frame and fork with half the paint gone. It lives again!
Had no parts, just a frame and fork with half the paint gone. It lives again!
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05-29-21, 07:34 PM
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The Kona Cinder Cone in its natural habitat. Frame serial number points to Fairly manufacture in 1989.
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05-29-21, 10:29 PM
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^^^^^ Quick stem paint job?
I have one of those, frameset only, sitting in the basement; this reminds me that I REALLY should build it up. Do you think the Altus driveline and the linear pull brakes are original?
I have one of those, frameset only, sitting in the basement; this reminds me that I REALLY should build it up. Do you think the Altus driveline and the linear pull brakes are original?
05-30-21, 05:41 AM
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I painted the stem and bars, the bike had spent some time sitting outside before I got it. I have no idea what is original on the bike, someone put street tires on it so maybe more has been changed.
05-30-21, 12:35 PM
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1983 Ritchey Annapurna. More detail in a post about the bike.
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05-30-21, 03:02 PM
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Fillet brazed goodness!
05-31-21, 06:19 AM
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Ross Mt Hood Hi Tech
Complete impulse purchase in November - dazed by chrome. Lol 😂
instead of a before picture just think “crud”.
instead of a before picture just think “crud”.
05-31-21, 08:44 AM
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Alls you need is a chrome chain...nice example.
06-03-21, 06:49 AM
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It's been a while since I've posted, so here's the current status of most of my vintage mountain bikes. There are plenty of others, but they haven't quite been refurbished yet. I've also got a couple of Stumpjumpers on the way for future projects. Always lots of projects going.
1993 Rockhopper
!984 Stumpjumper Sport XT
1991 Hardrock
1993 Hardrock
1990 Trek 950
1994 Trek 930
1993 Rockhopper
!984 Stumpjumper Sport XT
1991 Hardrock
1993 Hardrock
1990 Trek 950
1994 Trek 930
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06-04-21, 07:44 AM
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Here's a recent build on my end. 1986 Diamond Back Ascent. 
06-04-21, 09:54 PM
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^^^^ +1, cockpit trifecta (bull moose, thumbies, motorcycle-style brake levers).
06-05-21, 01:38 AM
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It's been a while since I've posted, so here's the current status of most of my vintage mountain bikes. There are plenty of others, but they haven't quite been refurbished yet. I've also got a couple of Stumpjumpers on the way for future projects. Always lots of projects going.
1994 Trek 930
1994 Trek 930
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