Vintage MTB To Upright Bar / Urban Bike Conversions
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Wait...did you paint that?
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Just an update on my late 80s RockHopper. I’ve been running it single speed since last August, and recently I switched from the longer Nitto stem adapter to a cheap, short stem adapter because I’m running the bars lower.
Also, I noticed that since a year ago, I switched to black bar tape and grips.
Otto
Also, I noticed that since a year ago, I switched to black bar tape and grips.
Otto
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yes I found a set of decals from England (probably not originals) and sandblasted the frame and fork, painted it white, did the decals first, then the splatter, then 2 coats of 2 part clear satin epoxy. The tires were the only brand new ones I had so I thought just for now, but then I rode it a few times and I have to admit, I like the feel.
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'85 Schwinn Cimarron
Here's my 1x7 commuter. Bars swapped from my '86 World Tourist. Sakae-Ringyo MTS-101 stem. Selle Italia "Invincible" Epoca saddle. Suntour LePree 3 pulley RD. "Black jade metallic" powder coat.
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Photo in original post is not working, so here it is again. :-)
Here's mine - 1984 (?) Stump Jumper Sport
Converted using -
8 speed Alfine internally geared hub
Brooks saddle
Brooks saddle bag now installed (the traditional black bag that hangs from rear of seat)
Schwalbe KOJAK tires
North Roads bars
Velo Orange fenders
Lights are on it for riding home in the dark after work
Here's mine - 1984 (?) Stump Jumper Sport
Converted using -
8 speed Alfine internally geared hub
Brooks saddle
Brooks saddle bag now installed (the traditional black bag that hangs from rear of seat)
Schwalbe KOJAK tires
North Roads bars
Velo Orange fenders
Lights are on it for riding home in the dark after work
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Yeah I painted it. Reproduction decal set so I don't know how accurate the color is. It's getting some Schwalbe Marathon tires but I really like the way the red wall knobbier look on there.
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#759
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Routing the shift cable will take some thought. In the end, it was really pretty easy to do and an 8 speed IGH is a commuter's dream.
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Depends on where they were in the price level, some of the lower end stuff stayed with quill stems, otherwise from '94 on most of the products went to threadless. By '97 it was most everything.
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What is the shifter situation on this puppy? I can't really see from the photo angle.
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Alternatively, a twist grip shifter is also available for use with the Alfine hub. I preferred the thumb shifter, some prefer the grip.
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`84 Trek 850 in Street Mode
A nice Sunday ride down in Hastings, MN.
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Ok Here's a 1993 Bianchi Peregrine MTB. It is upgraded to 3x9 With Dura Ace downtime shifters on Pual Thumbie mounts. Noah's Arc handlebar, Trek Cromo stem. Tektro levers and cantilever brakes. Sugino XD600 triple. SunXCD rear mech with 11-30 cassette. XT hubs laced to Velocity NoBS rims. Accelerates quick and handles very nice.
Simply extraordinary!!!
It's up there with the most beautiful and unique bikes I've seen.
My thought was would you guys take on a frame and fork to paint for someone?
Then I imagine the hours invested would make it a very expensive undertaking to do for someone else even if you took on the project.
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Not a mountain bike, but a conversion for my girlfriend.
When bought..
Making it more comfy for her..
First ride..still not quite comfy for her..
Hers & His..
Just got it back yesterday. Nitto technomic, plush saddle, thumb shifters, different bars. She loves riding it more than ever! Unfortunately, I no longer have a bike to match hers.
When bought..
Making it more comfy for her..
First ride..still not quite comfy for her..
Hers & His..
Just got it back yesterday. Nitto technomic, plush saddle, thumb shifters, different bars. She loves riding it more than ever! Unfortunately, I no longer have a bike to match hers.
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Bridgestone MB3 Conversion to Townie
Saw several posts on this thread today, so I thought I would add my daily commute/around town bike. It fits the theme of vintage MTB to upright bar.
1990 Bridgestone MB-3 Townie
1990 Bridgestone MB-3 Townie
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Yep, I really like them too!
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Very interesting.
Is there any rule of thumb on the height of the handlebar to follow?
Some of you have it under the saddle, a lot at the same level and some over the saddle.
Is there any rule of thumb on the height of the handlebar to follow?
Some of you have it under the saddle, a lot at the same level and some over the saddle.
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The only time the < saddle height position makes sense is in racing, when aerodynamics is a factor. Or masochism. Or posing, I suppose.
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