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11-25-21, 11:00 AM
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Here's a question for you vintage MTB experts. I've managed to collect quite a few mass produced 80s MTBs. I want to thin the stable and would like your opinion. Which of these bikes would you keep and why? I am trying to keep it to three bikes. I also included the condition of the bike. Thanks!
1. 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
2. 1983 Univega Alpina Ultima (fair)
3. 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
4. 1985 Trek 870 (mint)
5. 1985 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
6. 1985 Gary Fisher Montare (good)
7. 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 (fair)
8. 1986 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
1. 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
2. 1983 Univega Alpina Ultima (fair)
3. 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
4. 1985 Trek 870 (mint)
5. 1985 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
6. 1985 Gary Fisher Montare (good)
7. 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 (fair)
8. 1986 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
I tend to be a no-Safe-Queens type, myself. If it were me wanting to thin that herd, I'd probably keep the following:
- 1982 or 1984 Stumpjumper (good) -- utterly representative of the line, IMO the "best" vintage, perfect project to get back to original
- 1985 Trek 870 (mint) -- mind condition; a unique early example, one that I think is highly underrated
- 1985 or 1986 Schwinn Cimarron (mint) -- mint condition; excellent examples of the era; stellar rides; only going to go up in value
The rest are ones I'd let go either due to condition or being a duplicate of the above. The selling of which should easily fund the minor restorations or upgrades for the remaining three bikes.
11-25-21, 12:02 PM
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Bikes: '72 Peugeot PX-10 '78 Motobecane Le Champion '83 Motobecane Grand Jubile '85 Trek 830 '88 Merckx Team ADR Corsa Extra
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[QUOTE=brightsideofit;22319335]Here's a question for you vintage MTB experts. I've managed to collect quite a few mass produced 80s MTBs. I want to thin the stable and would like your opinion. Which of these bikes would you keep and why? I am trying to keep it to three bikes. I also included the condition of the bike. Thanks!
1. 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
2. 1983 Univega Alpina Ultima (fair)
3. 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
4. 1985 Trek 870 (mint)
5. 1985 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
6. 1985 Gary Fisher Montare (good)
7. 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 (fair)
8. 1986 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
I'd keep the '82 Specialized and the Gary Fisher for history's sake, and the Trek or the Bridgestone for regular riding. Nice collection, by the way. Look forward to you posting some of these for sale.
1. 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
2. 1983 Univega Alpina Ultima (fair)
3. 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
4. 1985 Trek 870 (mint)
5. 1985 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
6. 1985 Gary Fisher Montare (good)
7. 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 (fair)
8. 1986 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
I'd keep the '82 Specialized and the Gary Fisher for history's sake, and the Trek or the Bridgestone for regular riding. Nice collection, by the way. Look forward to you posting some of these for sale.
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12-06-21, 10:19 AM
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Marin Pine Mountain
I just brought this home. The crank doesn't look original. The rear rim brake surface is pretty worn and the paint is pretty bad but it seems sound and newly lubed so with a few adjustments I'll give it a ride or two before deciding what to do with it.
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12-06-21, 11:16 AM
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12-09-21, 07:51 PM
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WV is not flat..
Going to pick up a 1994 Schwinn High Timber SS tomorrow from an auction I won. From research they are on the top end of the 1994 line just under the Paramount. only have a couple bad pictures of it. Looks to be all original with the Scott AT3 bars. Any thoughts?
12-10-21, 08:34 PM
#7957
WV is not flat..
Turned out to be pretty nice. a quick wipe down and a quick tune will get it ready to roll.
12-10-21, 09:10 PM
#7958
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Wish I had pics of our 1st mountain bikes. Back in the early 89’s my dad made up a couple 26” schwinns with the bent tube sting ray frames and flat “blade” forks. 3 speed internal rear with a 26 tooth front from a Schwinn unicycle. Low rise BMX bars. They probably weighed 40+ lbs.
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12-15-21, 08:07 PM
#7960
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Mm mid 90’s Trek Y bike. Currently with some 1 3/8 street tires on it.
12-16-21, 03:15 PM
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Here's a question for you vintage MTB experts. I've managed to collect quite a few mass produced 80s MTBs. I want to thin the stable and would like your opinion. Which of these bikes would you keep and why? I am trying to keep it to three bikes. I also included the condition of the bike. Thanks!
1. 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
2. 1983 Univega Alpina Ultima (fair)
3. 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
4. 1985 Trek 870 (mint)
5. 1985 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
6. 1985 Gary Fisher Montare (good)
7. 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 (fair)
8. 1986 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
Fair = moderate use with many scratches and scuffs, but no dings or dents
Good = low use with the occasional scratches here and there
Mint = looks brand new and very difficult to find any imperfections
1. 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
2. 1983 Univega Alpina Ultima (fair)
3. 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper - flagship model, not a Sport (good)
4. 1985 Trek 870 (mint)
5. 1985 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
6. 1985 Gary Fisher Montare (good)
7. 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 (fair)
8. 1986 Schwinn Cimarron (mint)
Fair = moderate use with many scratches and scuffs, but no dings or dents
Good = low use with the occasional scratches here and there
Mint = looks brand new and very difficult to find any imperfections
12-16-21, 03:18 PM
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12-16-21, 05:16 PM
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When I worked at Fishers Cyclery in Salt Lake City (mid 90’s) we used to joke about Y bikes by saying stuff like “Y bike? Why’d ya buy that?” and “you know what they say - ride a Trek, ride a wreck”… all in good fun of course. Back then we sold Gary Fisher, GT, and Schwinn, along with a few Davidsons and an even fewer Fishlips Cycles… That being said, I thought the GT LTS line was the greatest full suspension bikes ever. Fun times for sure, and a naked carbon Y bike these days is certainly worthy of a second look. Very nice!
12-16-21, 08:28 PM
#7964
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1990 Bianchi Grizzly - as purchased
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12-18-21, 02:24 PM
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Picked up this 86 Mongoose frameset on here from Gartenmeister last spring. Built it up over the summer. Harvested Some parts off a too small Rockhopper, bought some new parts and deux jambes provided the Brooks B17 imperial as the crowning touch.
12-18-21, 04:49 PM
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Picked up this 86 Mongoose frameset on here from Gartenmeister last spring. Built it up over the summer. Harvested Some parts off a too small Rockhopper, bought some new parts and deux jambes provided the Brooks B17 imperial as the crowning touch.
12-18-21, 07:17 PM
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12-19-21, 07:53 AM
#7970
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Trek 830
I salvaged this from the trash: Trek 830 Antelope—90’s vintage.
12-19-21, 10:06 AM
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'93, according to the model/year/color guide here. And an awesome rescue; would've been a shame to send it to the landfill.
Do be careful with that kickstand; with that style it's not hard to crimp the stays.
Do be careful with that kickstand; with that style it's not hard to crimp the stays.
12-19-21, 05:55 PM
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'93, according to the model/year/color guide here. And an awesome rescue; would've been a shame to send it to the landfill.
Do be careful with that kickstand; with that style it's not hard to crimp the stays.
Do be careful with that kickstand; with that style it's not hard to crimp the stays.
I found it in the trash and replaced the shifters, cables, brake pads, chain rings and cranks. All other parts are in good shape. I love riding it on the trails—responsive and highly maneuverable.
12-19-21, 06:47 PM
#7973
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12-19-21, 06:58 PM
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And since its Christmas I'm gonna post this again, its been awhile. 
1982 Merz, one of maybe a dozen according to Jim that he built before going to Big S.
1982 Merz, one of maybe a dozen according to Jim that he built before going to Big S.
12-19-21, 07:02 PM
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Thanks for the verification of the year! The kickstand also tends to move to the point where I hit it while pedaling. I guess over tightening would crimp the stays—I hadn’t thought of that so I’ll be watchful.
I found it in the trash and replaced the shifters, cables, brake pads, chain rings and cranks. All other parts are in good shape. I love riding it on the trails—responsive and highly maneuverable.
I found it in the trash and replaced the shifters, cables, brake pads, chain rings and cranks. All other parts are in good shape. I love riding it on the trails—responsive and highly maneuverable.
