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Old 08-13-21, 02:06 PM
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I can't believe I haven't posted mine before. It's a mid-90s Bianchi Nyala I've owned since new.
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Old 08-19-21, 07:31 PM
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Picked up this crazy horse today. Seems to be all there. Dig the simplex bits.






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Trek 850 On the Rocks





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Old 08-23-21, 10:09 AM
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Tires and their size, please.
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Old 08-23-21, 01:52 PM
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Here's the mostly interesting bike I own. Custom ordered by the original owner back in 89 and he picked the paint. It was one of the first built, so it didn't get decals (other than fork). The bike is an 1989 Extreme Punisher.


Unfortunately, the builder didn't add vent holes at the BB. After 30 years, moisture got into the seat tube, rusted and it cracked.


It does fit so I am getting quotes for the repair, but I may pass it on to someone who is more into high end vintage mountain bikes and let them choose.

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Old 08-25-21, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by kjaioqhbkqb
Tires and their size, please.
Those are 26x1.75 inch Primo Comets.


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Old 08-25-21, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DQRider
Those are 26x1.75 inch Primo Comets.
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How about the saddle & bag? I'd love to get a Brooks for my '84 Stumpjumper Sport, but looking to save some money.
Also, have you tried the 1.75 Panaracers? I've currently got 2.1" Maxxis DTHs, but I'd like to try something a bit narrower next time.
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Originally Posted by thorstein
How about the saddle & bag? I'd love to get a Brooks for my '84 Stumpjumper Sport, but looking to save some money.
Also, have you tried the 1.75 Panaracers? I've currently got 2.1" Maxxis DTHs, but I'd like to try something a bit narrower next time.
The saddle is a Cardiff Mercia. A quick search tells me that these are very hard to find now. The more basic Harlech model (think Brooks B17 standard) is available on the `bay for seventy bucks.

The bag is a Carradice Barrel Bag. Perfect size for a basic tool kit and a spare tube. Mounted up front, I've found they are perfect for a burrito. A cheaper alternative would be the Banjo Brothers barrel bag, about twenty-two bucks online.

Which Panaracers are you talking about? I've used T-Servs in the past, and really like them. Designed for messengers, they are light weight but also have great puncture protection.
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Which Panaracers are you talking about?
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Thanks! I like my B17 a lot as well as my Carradice Lowsaddle Longflap, so I'll look into those.

Ha! Yeah, I should have clarified. The Panaracer Paselas in 1.75”.
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Originally Posted by thorstein
Thanks! I like my B17 a lot as well as my Carradice Lowsaddle Longflap, so I'll look into those.

Ha! Yeah, I should have clarified. The Panaracer Paselas in 1.75”.
Paselas in 26-inch? No, I haven't tried those yet.
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Old 08-26-21, 09:38 AM
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1984 Peugeot Grand Canyon


Taken yesterday when I arrived at work.

This is one I just finished converting from Beer Truck to Commuter. I really like the DTH tires.
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Old 08-26-21, 09:29 PM
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1991 Paramount Series 70 PDG. Just finished putting this one back together. Plenty of cool parts on this. White Industries hubs, Grafton pedals and XT group. Fun ride.


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Old 08-27-21, 08:33 AM
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The Mt. Rainier looks pretty good after a good cleaning, now I just need to install the cables and take it on the trail. I have a modern mountain bike, Specialized Camber, but somehow I just love the feel of these old bikes, The hardtail is fast with no lost power, they are light and nimble and you can appreciate every bump in the trail. It also takes you back to a time when everything was a little simpler.


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Old 08-29-21, 12:06 PM
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My 198(x?) Kuwahara Apollo. Got it in the spring and have only just recently gotten it into a more or less ridable state. It was pretty beat up. Still needs a bit of work, but didn't want to invest too much into it until I decide what I want to do with it. I had bought it with the intent of converting it to a gravel style bike - adding drop bars, updating the drive train - but I'm not 100% sure if I'll go down the route..I'm really liking the Suntour Power Shifter levers. Friction shifting has never felt so good.

In the meantime, it'll serve as my daily rider while I shift my focus to fixing up my road bike. Probably the only things I'll do short term are:
  • get a slightly longer seat post - the one it came with was pretty short, I stole the one in the picture from my road bike. I could use another inch I think
  • try and source some shorter straddle cables. The brakes are dia-compe and take the double ended cables. The readily available Jagwire ones are way to long. I can make it work on the front, but the back is iffy - using the old cable right now, but it's not in great shape. I was able to find a company in the US that has some, but they charge $30 USD to ship them to Canada. If anyone knows a Canadian source for these, that would be appreciated.




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Old 08-29-21, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ishamael
My 198(x?) Kuwahara Apollo. Got it in the spring and have only just recently gotten it into a more or less ridable state. It was pretty beat up. Still needs a bit of work, but didn't want to invest too much into it until I decide what I want to do with it. I had bought it with the intent of converting it to a gravel style bike - adding drop bars, updating the drive train - but I'm not 100% sure if I'll go down the route..I'm really liking the Suntour Power Shifter levers. Friction shifting has never felt so good.

In the meantime, it'll serve as my daily rider while I shift my focus to fixing up my road bike. Probably the only things I'll do short term are:
  • get a slightly longer seat post - the one it came with was pretty short, I stole the one in the picture from my road bike. I could use another inch I think
  • try and source some shorter straddle cables. The brakes are dia-compe and take the double ended cables. The readily available Jagwire ones are way to long. I can make it work on the front, but the back is iffy - using the old cable right now, but it's not in great shape. I was able to find a company in the US that has some, but they charge $30 USD to ship them to Canada. If anyone knows a Canadian source for these, that would be appreciated.




This might serve as a temporary solution for you as tracking down NOS cables can some times be troublesome. I haven't used them personally, but I did find them intriguing. I saw someone else mention these on one of the FB vintage MTB groups.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25494043635...kAAOxyOM5RayQF
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Originally Posted by Ishamael
My 198(x?) Kuwahara Apollo. Got it in the spring and have only just recently gotten it into a more or less ridable state. It was pretty beat up. Still needs a bit of work, but didn't want to invest too much into it until I decide what I want to do with it. I had bought it with the intent of converting it to a gravel style bike - adding drop bars, updating the drive train - but I'm not 100% sure if I'll go down the route..I'm really liking the Suntour Power Shifter levers. Friction shifting has never felt so good.

In the meantime, it'll serve as my daily rider while I shift my focus to fixing up my road bike. Probably the only things I'll do short term are:
  • get a slightly longer seat post - the one it came with was pretty short, I stole the one in the picture from my road bike. I could use another inch I think
  • try and source some shorter straddle cables. The brakes are dia-compe and take the double ended cables. The readily available Jagwire ones are way to long. I can make it work on the front, but the back is iffy - using the old cable right now, but it's not in great shape. I was able to find a company in the US that has some, but they charge $30 USD to ship them to Canada. If anyone knows a Canadian source for these, that would be appreciated.





Is that the same Deeley family as Trevor, who sells powered (Harley Davidson) two wheelers?
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Old 08-29-21, 08:37 PM
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I already posted a photo of this a while ago but I just upgraded the handlebars to velo orange with yellow grips. Also got a tune up. Rides and looks like new. Takara Highlander.
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I'm preparing a classic roadbike to trade for this:



1993 Wheeler Comp-Line 6600. Anybody here know anything about these? There's not much on the interwebs...

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I'm a new member so I can't post pictures yet. I currently ~1995 Park Pre 825 and a 1993 Canondale M700.
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Would love to see pics of the ParkPre 825 when you can. I worked in a shop in Colorado Springs in the early 90's that sold them. I always thought they were a very good looking bike. Very underappreciated!
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Yup, Trev Deeley was a local legend here, and his motorcycle museum is first class. Fred was his old man, and quite the entrepreneur.
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Originally Posted by DQRider
I'm preparing a classic roadbike to trade for this:



1993 Wheeler Comp-Line 6600. Anybody here know anything about these? There's not much on the interwebs...

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Back in about 1993 the Wheeler 9900 was top of the line, aluminum, XTR M900, with a Marzocchi XC500 fork. I think Wheeler was a German brand trying to break into the American market. Your 6600 would then be upper mid level, maybe with a mix of LX and XT, although I think that’s just before product managers began mixing and matching components to increase market appeal (XT equipped! with only the rear D being XT).
Looks like a really nice bike.
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Canadian content. 1992 Rocky Mountain Cirrus



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Old 08-30-21, 08:43 PM
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Or how about a Mo






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Hows bout a 1984 Stumpjumper Sport


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