Show me your hybrid-ized vintage mountain bikes!
#76
Interocitor Command
A friend of mine has an 18" GT something-or-another with an aluminum frame and front shock. Someone he worked with gave it to him. I may hint around to him that I'm interested in it if he wants to part with it.
#78
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NoVA - DC Metro
Posts: 1,036
Bikes: 1987 Schwinn Prelude
Likes: 0
Liked 8 Times
in
5 Posts
95 Specialized Hardrock Sport GX i just bought off of CL. Seems they bought it but never used it! Put on some new 26 X 1.5 tires, Profile Design bar ends, cheap computer, cheap rear light, etc so far... Super light, smooth ride!
Last edited by Hardrock23; 07-09-17 at 10:02 PM.
Likes For Hardrock23:
#79
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kips Bay, NY
Posts: 2,242
Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
Liked 1,049 Times
in
513 Posts
My two rigid, 90s mountain bikes that I use for general-purpose riding. One is steel and one is aluminium.
From left to right they are 1994 custom spec Breezer Lightning and a mostly stock 1995 Cannondale M500.
The Breezer was my main ride until about 2000 ish. It went through three wheelsets, three cranksets, a seatpost, a rear derailleur, numerous saddles, a pair of shifters, and two sets of pedals by then - not counting the standard wear parts. Ever since I stopped hardcore offroading on it, the components have held up quite well. Around 2000 I replaced all the worn parts so its in great functional shape. I do think the King headset has finally died after 20 years of use <-- best headset ever. It has a 17" Ritchey WCS steel tubed frame with a custom threadless Bontrager (pre-Trek) triple-clamp rigid fork and fairly high end parts (King headset+hubs, XTR derailleurs, cassette, and chainrings, XT thumbshifters, brakes and BB, Raceface cranks). The white part of the paint job used to be glittery. It doesnt glitter anymore
The Cannondale is a relatively recent purchase. My first adult bike was a Cannondale SM400 in 1990 so I wanted to relive that. Its an 18" 2.8 frame with an all-aluminium threadless Pepperoni fork. Its got mostly mid-level components (STX and Alivio) including the stock wheelset. I did upgrade the BB to a BB-UN72 which I had laying around and the shifters to Suntour thumbshifters. Im running slightly fatter (2.0) tires and a crabon bar to counter the "OMG aluminium is stiff" - so far so good. It has green glitter paint all over, which still sparkles
They're both in mostly stock MTB trim, which is great for all-round riding on hilly terrain. The Cannondale is a size larger and has a higher stem than I would use for pure off-roading. Tires are big and has short knobs for a off-road bias but still don't squirm too much on pavement. It also retains the stock cantilever brakes instead of more off-road capable v-brakes. Currently it has a double chainring setup. That is the extent of my "hybridization."
From left to right they are 1994 custom spec Breezer Lightning and a mostly stock 1995 Cannondale M500.
The Breezer was my main ride until about 2000 ish. It went through three wheelsets, three cranksets, a seatpost, a rear derailleur, numerous saddles, a pair of shifters, and two sets of pedals by then - not counting the standard wear parts. Ever since I stopped hardcore offroading on it, the components have held up quite well. Around 2000 I replaced all the worn parts so its in great functional shape. I do think the King headset has finally died after 20 years of use <-- best headset ever. It has a 17" Ritchey WCS steel tubed frame with a custom threadless Bontrager (pre-Trek) triple-clamp rigid fork and fairly high end parts (King headset+hubs, XTR derailleurs, cassette, and chainrings, XT thumbshifters, brakes and BB, Raceface cranks). The white part of the paint job used to be glittery. It doesnt glitter anymore
The Cannondale is a relatively recent purchase. My first adult bike was a Cannondale SM400 in 1990 so I wanted to relive that. Its an 18" 2.8 frame with an all-aluminium threadless Pepperoni fork. Its got mostly mid-level components (STX and Alivio) including the stock wheelset. I did upgrade the BB to a BB-UN72 which I had laying around and the shifters to Suntour thumbshifters. Im running slightly fatter (2.0) tires and a crabon bar to counter the "OMG aluminium is stiff" - so far so good. It has green glitter paint all over, which still sparkles
They're both in mostly stock MTB trim, which is great for all-round riding on hilly terrain. The Cannondale is a size larger and has a higher stem than I would use for pure off-roading. Tires are big and has short knobs for a off-road bias but still don't squirm too much on pavement. It also retains the stock cantilever brakes instead of more off-road capable v-brakes. Currently it has a double chainring setup. That is the extent of my "hybridization."
Last edited by DorkDisk; 04-14-20 at 06:51 PM.
#80
Interocitor Command
Dang, that looks brand new. Good score!
Likes For Doctor Morbius:
Likes For Smokinapankake:
#83
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere South
Posts: 1,703
Bikes: A couple old Schwinn Cross bikes , couple Specialized , a few Cruisers
Liked 3,140 Times
in
1,039 Posts
My Hardrock and my Rockhopper.
#84
Happy banana slug
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Posts: 3,940
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Liked 1,758 Times
in
1,030 Posts
My heart bike.
Likes For Korina:
#85
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere South
Posts: 1,703
Bikes: A couple old Schwinn Cross bikes , couple Specialized , a few Cruisers
Liked 3,140 Times
in
1,039 Posts
Love those converted Specialized MTB’s ! Sharp bike !
#86
Senior Member
Likes For gorillimo:
#88
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Broad Brook CT
Posts: 549
Bikes: jamis 2002 komodo, univega aplina uno, miele toscana 300, 1972 puch brigadier, Marin Sausalito
Likes: 0
Liked 17 Times
in
12 Posts
1986? univega alpina uno. repurposed as my winter/bad weather ride with vintage 27" wheels and brakes.
#89
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kips Bay, NY
Posts: 2,242
Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
Liked 1,049 Times
in
513 Posts
91 Haro Extreme with 2.3 slicks with LX/XT. Old school 4130 frame.
92 Stumpjumper; a very sweet riding Tange Prestige frame.
92 Stumpjumper; a very sweet riding Tange Prestige frame.
Likes For DorkDisk:
#90
Senior Member
Cool to see soo many proud owners of their vintage rides! Here are a few of my '89 Trek 970 that I've had since I've had since day one. Scored some great new/used parts deals online and also on Pinkbike and ebay.
Last edited by Batstar; 01-17-20 at 09:19 PM.
Likes For Batstar:
#91
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kips Bay, NY
Posts: 2,242
Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
Liked 1,049 Times
in
513 Posts
Wow, that looks nice. You've had that since brand new? That's amazing, there are many new parts, but those are original 737 SPDs. My 747s looked like hamburger after 5 years; the oldest bike I've had since new is a 93 and it is also showing much beausage.
#92
Senior Member
The original Shimano Biopace crankset was a bit beat up but I found great deals on a used XT crank on Fleabay as well as a Thompson seatpost and brake/shift levers. The SPD pedals are almost as old as the bike but there was no play in the axles. They just needed a good cleaning and some fresh grease in the bearing units. I acquired the stem and handlebar on Pinkbike for $50. They were lightly used and in awesome condition. I find it hard to fathom how little bike owners sell their practically new parts on Pinkbike for just to upgrade their stock bikes. The used 3 x 7 Deore XT brake/shifter lever set was a bit chipped up but were direct replacements for the stock thumbshifters. Rims, hubs as well as derailleurs were left untouched.
#93
Senior Member
[MENTION=494164]Batstar[/MENTION], nice looking 970. You magenta is still very vibrant.
I'm owner of the other magenta 970 posted in the vintage forum.
I'm owner of the other magenta 970 posted in the vintage forum.
#94
Senior Member
Yea, I was blown away when I saw the thread containing the pic of your restored 970. Not every day you come across the same model year in that paint scheme.
Likes For jbchybridrider:
#98
Senior Member
I got this 1990 Trek 7000 Brand new after my 1987 Diamond Back Ascent got stolen. its been a great bike and still have it.
Here it is doing kid duty to the local park
Here it is in its full hybrid form. doing commuting duties
Here it is doing kid duty to the local park
Here it is in its full hybrid form. doing commuting duties
__________________
Likes For fleslider:
#99
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,753
Bikes: 1986 KHS Fiero, 1989 Trek 950, 1990 Trek 7000, 1991 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, 1992 Trek 1400, 1997 Cannondale CAD2 R300, 1998 Cannondale CAD2 R200, 2002 Marin San Rafael, 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 R1000, 2010 Performance Access XCL9R
Liked 386 Times
in
207 Posts
Last edited by zjrog; 04-27-20 at 10:23 AM.
#100
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kips Bay, NY
Posts: 2,242
Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
Liked 1,049 Times
in
513 Posts