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#8926
Volunteer wrench
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Arizona
Posts: 69
Bikes: 1971 Schwinn Suburan, 1971 Peugoet UO8, 1984 Nishiki Cresta, 1984 Nishiki Olympic, 1987 Schwinn Super Sport, 1996 Waterford 1250, 2018 Cannondale Synaspe Carbon
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Stump Jumper Pro M4
My Stump jumper.Pro M4
#8927
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: CA
Posts: 70
Bikes: Emonda, 79/80 Colnago Super, early 80s Eddy Merckx, end 70/beginning 80s Somec Super Corsa, Santa Cruz Bronson
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Kona Kula 1994
Got this 1994 Kona Kula (Kona's first aluminum MTB) with almost all original parts but beaten up for a great price. I had initially planned to restore it to its full original '90s appearance, but I needed a ride. So, I threw on this saddle, seatpost clamp, pedals, and wheelset. I'll gradually work on the full restoration over time...lets see.
The original highlights include a titanium handlebar, Shimano Deore XT components, and a Marzocchi XC 500 suspension fork.
A nice XC ride but these handlebars were short!
The original highlights include a titanium handlebar, Shimano Deore XT components, and a Marzocchi XC 500 suspension fork.
A nice XC ride but these handlebars were short!
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#8928
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 458
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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Just got my hands on this 96 Kilauea and 93 Hot. This spring is going to be fun
#8930
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kips Bay, NY
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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
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Did someone say Kona? Here is my 94 Hot
#8931
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SF Bay Area, East bay
Posts: 7,663
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball
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Almost bought a Mountain Goat at a Chico swap but it had been modified over the years and was really rough. Paul has some interesting videos...
#8932
tantum vehi
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Flathead Valley, MT
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This was freaking amazing! I want to go to visit Pullins Cyclery now! (subscribed!)
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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
#8933
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
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Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
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Its always worth listening when Paul has something to say.
#8934
buy my bikes
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Michigan
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Bikes: my very own customized GUNNAR CrossHairs
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89 Panasonic MountainCat
Made some upgrades after buying locally after seeing on the forums here.
The bottom bracket U brake is kinda funky.
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#8936
Senior Member
I love everything about the Mountain Cat!
Is that one of the spendier dynamo hubs? Do you find you get some boost in it with the smaller 26" MTB wheel as compared to the more typical 700C?
Is that one of the spendier dynamo hubs? Do you find you get some boost in it with the smaller 26" MTB wheel as compared to the more typical 700C?
#8937
Up! Up! Up!!!
'84 Stumpjumper Sport XT
Here's my '84 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport XT. I've owned it since new. Still looking good; although it hasn't been ridden much over the past 40 years. When I have a chance to take some more detailed pics, I plan to post it in the Classic & Vintage What's it Worth? subforum as one of my goals is to find a good home for it sometime in 2024. Enjoy!
Mike
The classic Shimano Deore "deerhead"
Mike
The classic Shimano Deore "deerhead"
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#8939
buy my bikes
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Location: Michigan
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Kasi hub & SuperNova light set up.
it’s my first dyno so I’ve got nothing to compare it to.
I’m fully in the dyno camp now. It’s just too handy to not worry about changing lights anymore.
Set up last spring
#8940
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I picked up some chromed bullmoose goodness this evening. Deerhead XT, Kashimax leather saddle, high flange
Shimano hubs Araya single wall rims with the directional dimples, Suntour XC bear traps, Shimano cantilevers, those
funky old foam/rubber grips with the collars on each end and red end plugs. Nicely done
lugs all over and an OS downtube... Probably 83 at the newest from the looks of it. Frame label
states Made in Japan... Miyata build probably?? Not Biopace, has a Sugino AT crank.
It. is. BONE dry!!!!!! There's not a speck of oil or grease on the thing, ANYWHERE. This is one of those tear it down and polish and/or brass brush every little bit and bolt.
The saving grace? Hardly any rust on the chrome bits!
What the hell is it you ask??......... Nashbar Terra XT!
It will get a total thrice over, polished and greased all over, chips eliminated where possible, aluminum parts polished, etc. Should look amazing in a few weeks
Shimano hubs Araya single wall rims with the directional dimples, Suntour XC bear traps, Shimano cantilevers, those
funky old foam/rubber grips with the collars on each end and red end plugs. Nicely done
lugs all over and an OS downtube... Probably 83 at the newest from the looks of it. Frame label
states Made in Japan... Miyata build probably?? Not Biopace, has a Sugino AT crank.
It. is. BONE dry!!!!!! There's not a speck of oil or grease on the thing, ANYWHERE. This is one of those tear it down and polish and/or brass brush every little bit and bolt.
The saving grace? Hardly any rust on the chrome bits!
What the hell is it you ask??......... Nashbar Terra XT!
It will get a total thrice over, polished and greased all over, chips eliminated where possible, aluminum parts polished, etc. Should look amazing in a few weeks
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#8941
tantum vehi
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Maruishi made the 80’s Nashbar road frames. I don’t know about the ATB frames.
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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
#8942
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My buddy's dad bought a Nashbar Terra Back in the mid 80's, very similar to this one. It was outfitted with Suntour XC Components and roller cam brakes. Silver with a sweet bullmoose handlebar. We rode the wheels off that thing and it never gave an ounce of trouble. I'd love to have it now but alas.... Yours is the only other one I've seen since then! Nice find!
#8943
Senior Member
It has to be a decent manufacturer no matter who it was. The lug points are filed down. Not as much as say an Italian road bike, but still. It also has three water bottle mounts. Hardly anyone did that on mountain bikes. I only wish it had portage strap mounts.,,,,BD
On a side note if anyone has a decent Deerhead RD with a strong cage spring, I would trade a Campy Nuovo Record RD for it.... Never been much of a record guy anyway, and will likely never use it. No cracked pulleys
and a small scar here and there, but not junk.
On a side note if anyone has a decent Deerhead RD with a strong cage spring, I would trade a Campy Nuovo Record RD for it.... Never been much of a record guy anyway, and will likely never use it. No cracked pulleys
and a small scar here and there, but not junk.
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
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#8944
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Nashbar bike above looks similar to many Arayas that have passed through my stand, I think. But this is just from memory, don't take it too seriously. Seat cluster and fork crown and the extra dent in the chain stay are my main clues here, as well as the general finishing.
Offhand I'm not sure if Araya had it's own factory or them and Nashbar had their bikes just made by another.
Offhand I'm not sure if Araya had it's own factory or them and Nashbar had their bikes just made by another.
#8945
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Join Date: May 2023
Location: Dickinson, ND
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Bikes: 2022 Ibis Ripmo AF, 2022 Cannondale Synapse, 2022 Ritchey Outback, 197(?) Manufrance Touring
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Making some slow progress on my light restoration of a '91 Rockhopper Comp. I installed 2.1" Schwalbe Billy Bonkers tires (thanks to mjj1015 for the tip) and a Ritchey saddle I picked up for cheap. Also hit the paint with some cleaner wax and touched up the few scratches as best as I could - not surprisingly this oddball green color is very hard to find an exact match. I found a paint that is very close, but a little too light, so I may try mixing in a little metallic gray and see if I can match it more closely for one more thin coat. In any case overall the bike is fairly pristine, so I'm not going to sweat a few cosmetic imperfections, life's too short, blah blah blah...
Next is to modernize the cockpit with a stem quill adapter, but am still unsure about how to go about handling the front brake cable hanger. I've done things kind of bass-ackwards by handling cosmetics before mechanicals, so still need to free up the sticky trigger shifters (plenty of youtube solutions available it seems), grease all bearings and lube or replace cables where necessary.
This obviously isn't going to work:
Next is to modernize the cockpit with a stem quill adapter, but am still unsure about how to go about handling the front brake cable hanger. I've done things kind of bass-ackwards by handling cosmetics before mechanicals, so still need to free up the sticky trigger shifters (plenty of youtube solutions available it seems), grease all bearings and lube or replace cables where necessary.
This obviously isn't going to work:
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#8946
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Making some slow progress on my light restoration of a '91 Rockhopper Comp. I installed 2.1" Schwalbe Billy Bonkers tires (thanks to mjj1015 for the tip) and a Ritchey saddle I picked up for cheap. Also hit the paint with some cleaner wax and touched up the few scratches as best as I could - not surprisingly this oddball green color is very hard to find an exact match. I found a paint that is very close, but a little too light, so I may try mixing in a little metallic gray and see if I can match it more closely for one more thin coat. In any case overall the bike is fairly pristine, so I'm not going to sweat a few cosmetic imperfections, life's too short, blah blah blah...
Next is to modernize the cockpit with a stem quill adapter, but am still unsure about how to go about handling the front brake cable hanger. I've done things kind of bass-ackwards by handling cosmetics before mechanicals, so still need to free up the sticky trigger shifters (plenty of youtube solutions available it seems), grease all bearings and lube or replace cables where necessary.
This obviously isn't going to work:
Next is to modernize the cockpit with a stem quill adapter, but am still unsure about how to go about handling the front brake cable hanger. I've done things kind of bass-ackwards by handling cosmetics before mechanicals, so still need to free up the sticky trigger shifters (plenty of youtube solutions available it seems), grease all bearings and lube or replace cables where necessary.
This obviously isn't going to work:
You could always use a fork mounted cable stop. That's what I did on my Rockhopper.
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#8947
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Thanks, Silver Steve, I saw some of what must've been fork mounted cable hangers on the eBay, but wasn't quite sure what they were. I will keep that in mind, though there are a couple of other solutions I might try first. Likewise, nice Rockhopper!
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#8948
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Great White North
Posts: 1,226
Bikes: 2013 Cannondale Caad 8, 2010 Opus Fidelio, 1985 Peugeot UO14, 1999 Peugeot Dune, Sakai Select, L'Avantage, 1971 Gitane Apache Standard, 1999 Specialized Hard Rock
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Both Rockhoppers above are smokin and those gum wall tires always make the build pop out. I'll repeat myself from an earlier post as I didn't much of a response, but did you have any problems with seating the Billy Bonkers? mine would not play nice going on the rims despite using all the tricks in the trade to get them to fit.
What do you use to finish it to give it that glow? both look so fresh and shiny.
What do you use to finish it to give it that glow? both look so fresh and shiny.
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#8949
Happy banana slug
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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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#8950
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Soviet of Oregon or Pensacola FL
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Bikes: Still have a few left!
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1991? Fisher Montare: Picked up few years ago just because of unusual frame + $35 price!
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