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#9104
Crawlin' up, flyin' down
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Democratic Peoples' Republic of Berkeley
Posts: 5,908
Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
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The first mountain bike I have ever purchased . . . and it's not for me. 1995 (I think) Trek 850 for my nephew as his college bike at UC Davis (with terrain about as flat as it gets - the only "climbs" within 20+ miles are freeway overpasses). It's in great shape, with the only issue being that it won't shift up to the big chainring, which I think is just an adjustment issue. Even if I can't make that shift work, the middle 'ring will suit him just fine. He is not a bike guy, but this is the best way to get around at Davis. I wanted a bike for him that was old-fashioned enough that it would not be the first choice of thieves but good enough that, if he got an urge to try going a few extra miles, the bike would not hold him back. I fit on it nicely and he is very close to my size, so it should be a good fit for him. I think this will fit the bill nicely, and at a reasonable price.
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#9105
The first mountain bike I have ever purchased . . . and it's not for me. 1995 (I think) Trek 850 for my nephew as his college bike at UC Davis (with terrain about as flat as it gets - the only "climbs" within 20+ miles are freeway overpasses). It's in great shape, with the only issue being that it won't shift up to the big chainring, which I think is just an adjustment issue. Even if I can't make that shift work, the middle 'ring will suit him just fine. He is not a bike guy, but this is the best way to get around at Davis. I wanted a bike for him that was old-fashioned enough that it would not be the first choice of thieves but good enough that, if he got an urge to try going a few extra miles, the bike would not hold him back. I fit on it nicely and he is very close to my size, so it should be a good fit for him. I think this will fit the bill nicely, and at a reasonable price.
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#9107
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SF Bay Area, East bay
Posts: 7,977
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
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The first mountain bike I have ever purchased . . . and it's not for me. 1995 (I think) Trek 850 for my nephew as his college bike at UC Davis (with terrain about as flat as it gets - the only "climbs" within 20+ miles are freeway overpasses). It's in great shape, with the only issue being that it won't shift up to the big chainring, which I think is just an adjustment issue. Even if I can't make that shift work, the middle 'ring will suit him just fine. He is not a bike guy, but this is the best way to get around at Davis. I wanted a bike for him that was old-fashioned enough that it would not be the first choice of thieves but good enough that, if he got an urge to try going a few extra miles, the bike would not hold him back. I fit on it nicely and he is very close to my size, so it should be a good fit for him. I think this will fit the bill nicely, and at a reasonable price.
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#9108
Crawlin' up, flyin' down
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Democratic Peoples' Republic of Berkeley
Posts: 5,908
Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
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#9110
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 223
Bikes: I have a few
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‘87 Peugeot Canyon Express
I normally have wide slicks on this one and use it for family rides. My 12 year old son and I have been mountain biking together so I thought I’d throw on a pair of knobby tires and give it a go. First problem the Roller Cams limit tire width a fair amount but living in an arid climate mud clearance is a non issue. I was able to fit a 2.1” in the front but only a 1.9” in the rear, even then it rubbed on the rear brake a little bit under certain conditions. Second while perfect for bike paths the 28/38/48 rings are a little high though not a big deal when riding with a kid. If my local trials weren’t dominated by steep climbs I can see myself riding this off-road but I much prefer my nineties bikes for pedaling uphill. I added the flat bar and bar ends as the stock riser bar was just too wide and upright for my tastes. My current plan is to ad a drop bar and a cargo rack I also have a Le Pree 3 pulley rear mech and large flange Suzue hubs that seem perfect for this bike. The 90s LX works very well but my rule is that friction shifting requires something less boring than a Shimano indexing rear derailleur.
With Le Pree Deraileur.
With Le Pree Deraileur.
Last edited by Nwvlvtnr; 05-29-24 at 09:33 AM. Reason: Autocorrect had changed Suzue to Suzuki….
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#9111
Newbie
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 53
Bikes: Surly Disc Trucker, 1977 Motobecane Super Mirage
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1985 Schwinn Mirada Shimano Nexus conversion. I was looking for something cheap with horizontal dropouts so I could try this. These early 80s MTBs are very strange. It's good to ride sitting, but standing to climb a hill the bars are in the wrong place. I guess it has to do with the short reach. The steering is a bit twitchy which can be fun though. Maybe I'll try some of those clamp on bar end handles.
My janky cable run - Suntour chainstay cable stop that I cut the tabs off, bent, and wrapped a hose clamp around. Half link.
I'm no welder but the welds on this frame look... not very good
My janky cable run - Suntour chainstay cable stop that I cut the tabs off, bent, and wrapped a hose clamp around. Half link.
I'm no welder but the welds on this frame look... not very good
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#9112
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1985 Schwinn Mirada Shimano Nexus conversion. I was looking for something cheap with horizontal dropouts so I could try this. These early 80s MTBs are very strange. It's good to ride sitting, but standing to climb a hill the bars are in the wrong place. I guess it has to do with the short reach. The steering is a bit twitchy which can be fun though. Maybe I'll try some of those clamp on bar end handles.
My janky cable run - Suntour chainstay cable stop that I cut the tabs off, bent, and wrapped a hose clamp around. Half link.
I'm no welder but the welds on this frame look... not very good
My janky cable run - Suntour chainstay cable stop that I cut the tabs off, bent, and wrapped a hose clamp around. Half link.
I'm no welder but the welds on this frame look... not very good
Love the welds! I have a bike where it looks like they tacked the tubes into the lugs with rivets for welding and then just left the rivets in and painted over them. Maybe there should be frame welding hall of shame. 😂
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#9113
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2022
Location: USA - Southwest PA
Posts: 3,912
Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
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#9114
tantum vehi
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Flathead Valley, MT
Posts: 4,464
Bikes: More than I care to admit
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Wow! That paint, those wheels, that purple ano... those cranks!!!
Be still my beating heart!
Be still my beating heart!
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1970 Gitane TdF; 1973 Gitane TdF
1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
2015 Elephant NFE
1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
2015 Elephant NFE
#9115
Full Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 471
Bikes: 91 Ritchey Ultra, 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1990 Klein Rascal, 97 Trek OCLV9700, 90 Minnelli Eclipse, 95 Marin Bear Valley SE, 1991 Breezer Lightning Flash 1991 Diamondback Axis 1992 Stumpjumper Comp 1983 Stumpjumper Sport
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1990 Klein Rascal single speed conversion first ride.
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#9117
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Seems most folks around here want a commuter or something for the smooth paths we have locally. Also those 1.5s were in the spares bin and looked good. I sold it the same day as the photos to a fella who bought it to ride with his wife. She told me she also has a Schwinn so I think she helped make the sale. Cheers.
You’ve done a nice job on that Sierra!
I see the tires you have chosen are 1.50. Planning on keeping it as a road machine? Can’t believe these MTB Schwinns were spec’ed with 1.75 tires back then. My 84 High Sierra has 2.125 now and like how rides.
Always great to see another Schwinn MTB back on the trail!
I see the tires you have chosen are 1.50. Planning on keeping it as a road machine? Can’t believe these MTB Schwinns were spec’ed with 1.75 tires back then. My 84 High Sierra has 2.125 now and like how rides.
Always great to see another Schwinn MTB back on the trail!
#9118
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Another Trek joins the herd.
i can safely say I paid more then I should but I have history with this 94 model 850. Plus it s great size for me. Trek labels it a 21” but actual size from BB to top of TT is 20”.
cheap parts, heavy big tires and worn out components are on on the chopping block.
In all its “as found” condition.
i can safely say I paid more then I should but I have history with this 94 model 850. Plus it s great size for me. Trek labels it a 21” but actual size from BB to top of TT is 20”.
cheap parts, heavy big tires and worn out components are on on the chopping block.
In all its “as found” condition.
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#9120
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Another Trek joins the herd.
i can safely say I paid more then I should but I have history with this 94 model 850. Plus it s great size for me. Trek labels it a 21” but actual size from BB to top of TT is 20”.
cheap parts, heavy big tires and worn out components are on on the chopping block.
In all its “as found” condition.
i can safely say I paid more then I should but I have history with this 94 model 850. Plus it s great size for me. Trek labels it a 21” but actual size from BB to top of TT is 20”.
cheap parts, heavy big tires and worn out components are on on the chopping block.
In all its “as found” condition.
#9121
Senior Member
Bike is completely disassembled with the frame going through a clean and polish spa. Also having to hone the seat tube to get the 26.6 to slide in nicely.
#9122
Full Member
Join Date: May 2023
Location: Dickinson, ND
Posts: 269
Bikes: Some old ones and some new ones
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Here's a '91 Stumpjumper Team I picked up a few weeks ago. As far as I can tell it's completely original from the grips to the pedals to the saddle and everything else; the only exception is the tires I believe, though the rear may be original. It's one size too small for me which I knew going in; I bought it to harvest the parts for a '91 Bianchi Sika frameset in my size. Now after cleaning it up and touching up the several handfuls of chips in the paint I don't know if I have the heart to break up such a nice original.
#9123
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Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 337
Bikes: 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 1989 Supergo Access Comp, 1989 Nishiki Pinnacle,1990 Trek 750, 1990 Trek 970, 1991 Miyata Quickcross, 1992 Bridgestone RB-2, 2002 Stumpjumper M4 Pro
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[QUOTE=Maxey;23259401]Here's a '91 Stumpjumper Team I picked up a few weeks ago. As far as I can tell it's completely original from the grips to the pedals to the saddle and everything else; the only exception is the tires I believe, though the rear may be original. It's one size too small for me which I knew going in; I bought it to harvest the parts for a '91 Bianchi Sika frameset in my size. Now after cleaning it up and touching up the several handfuls of chips in the paint I don't know if I have the heart to break up such a nice original.
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Wow, that's a beauty. I vote for keeping it together! In fact, it's my size so I vote for sending it to me (jk). I'm in San Diego, just fyi haha
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Wow, that's a beauty. I vote for keeping it together! In fact, it's my size so I vote for sending it to me (jk). I'm in San Diego, just fyi haha
#9124
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Location: Dickinson, ND
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Wow, that's a beauty. I vote for keeping it together! In fact, it's my size so I vote for sending it to me (jk). I'm in San Diego, just fyi haha[/QUOTE]
If you were just next door I'd consider it for sure. I'm just too busy to be dismantling, packing and shipping bikes these days.
Wow, that's a beauty. I vote for keeping it together! In fact, it's my size so I vote for sending it to me (jk). I'm in San Diego, just fyi haha[/QUOTE]
If you were just next door I'd consider it for sure. I'm just too busy to be dismantling, packing and shipping bikes these days.
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#9125
Happy banana slug
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
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Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
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Please don't break up that beauty. If it was 17" I'd happily take the frameset off your hands; good thing for me it isn't. Good luck deciding what to do with it.
Here's a '91 Stumpjumper Team I picked up a few weeks ago. As far as I can tell it's completely original from the grips to the pedals to the saddle and everything else; the only exception is the tires I believe, though the rear may be original. It's one size too small for me which I knew going in; I bought it to harvest the parts for a '91 Bianchi Sika frameset in my size. Now after cleaning it up and touching up the several handfuls of chips in the paint I don't know if I have the heart to break up such a nice original.