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Old 05-12-21, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by antmaster5000
This counts right?
Counts twice, I'd say.

(Okay, maybe only 1.9 times, lose 0.1 points with the big-S stoker saddle.....)
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Old 05-13-21, 04:51 PM
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1987 Diamondback Ascent, first day of Spring in Wyoming. Bought this one at a thrift store for $7.50.

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Old 05-13-21, 05:21 PM
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1993 Bridgestone MB-2.
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Old 05-13-21, 05:47 PM
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My 1991 Trek 990.


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Old 05-13-21, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Inusuit
1987 Diamondback Ascent, first day of Spring in Wyoming. Bought this one at a thrift store for $7.50.


A beauty!!
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Old 05-13-21, 06:50 PM
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My recently acquired 1991 Rocky Mountain Blizzard, this on was lightly used, even original tires! I should have put my DX pedals on it though.
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Old 05-14-21, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Inusuit
1987 Diamondback Ascent, first day of Spring in Wyoming. Bought this one at a thrift store for $7.50.

And I thought I got a deal when I paid $50 for mine. The original seatpost is in the garage.

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Old 05-14-21, 12:08 PM
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Old 05-14-21, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Lbxpdx
And I thought I got a deal when I paid $50 for mine. The original seatpost is in the garage.

Wow! Twins separated at birth?
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Old 05-14-21, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Inusuit
Wow! Twins separated at birth?
mine would be the older brother. It is an 86.
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Old 05-14-21, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lbxpdx
mine would be the older brother. It is an 86.
I noticed a subtle difference or two but didn't know the date of yours. Helpful people here dated mine. Based on looking at old catalogs I thought it was an 85 or 86. Nope, 87.
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Old 05-14-21, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Lbxpdx
And I thought I got a deal when I paid $50 for mine. The original seatpost is in the garage.

I used to have your twin, my 1986 Ascent

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Old 05-15-21, 11:46 AM
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Just picked up these two and will be turning them into gravel/touring rides

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Old 05-15-21, 03:52 PM
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Can anyone tell me what this is? I got it at a yard sale today. The seat says specialized , but it probably is not original.



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Old 05-15-21, 05:05 PM
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Might be able to figure it out via serial number. Check under the BB, inside rear dropouts, or maybe on the side at the bottom of the seat tube...
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Old 05-15-21, 06:08 PM
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The serial number is on there BB. it is F3100747
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Old 05-15-21, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldsledz
The serial number is on there BB. it is F3100747
quick cross reference of the mountain LX group set was only done for one year in 1989. Hopefully that helps some
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Old 05-15-21, 08:18 PM
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I am pretty sure now that it is a Mongoose , probably a 1989. I have not been able to find many good 1989 model year photos bu it is vary close to some of the 1988s
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Old 05-18-21, 08:12 PM
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Picked up this all original 1997 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo today off of marketplace. It was in storage for awhile and hardly ridden. The shock even feels really nice. Should be easy to clean up.
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Old 05-18-21, 08:29 PM
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1987 Schwinn Sierra

I bought this from a neighbor and cleaned it up for my daughter to use.



1987 Schwinn Sierra

She really likes it.
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Old 05-19-21, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldsledz
I am pretty sure now that it is a Mongoose , probably a 1989. I have not been able to find many good 1989 model year photos bu it is vary close to some of the 1988s
Here's a link to the 1989 catalogue but it doesn't look like there's much to compare; https://www.vintagemongoose.com/pdfs/mongoose_cat89.pdf
Use the same website to compare your bike to the 1990 catalogue as there are way more MTB options, including the raked fork, that could be your bike.

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Old 05-25-21, 08:32 PM
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Not rare or super desirable, but the price was right and for a 1993 bike, it looks like it was just assembled yesterday. Condition is everything. These are rock solid bikes and great for a neighbor that was looking for a campground bike. 1993 Giant Sedona ATX.
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Old 05-25-21, 08:42 PM
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Still gotta get my post count up to show some pics but I'm currently riding an (I'm guessing) early to mid '90s Roadmaster Hurricane Ridge. Fully rigid frame and fork, 26 inch wheels, replaced the rusted out derailleur with a Shimano Tourer off a parts bike, and currently just have front brakes working.

No gears, stuck on middle sprocket and smallest rear gear until I get some cable sheath... Bike is pretty damn fast with my big ass on it with no gears so I cant complain. Somebody was throwing it away and the purple frame/lime green stock cables reminded of an old Kawasaki dirt bike so I had to have it lol
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I just paid $50 for this 1991 Diamondback Apex. It’s too small for me but I couldn’t resist. Shimano Deore DX and Avenir components. I’ll probably clean it up and regrease it and sell it to a friend for $50 to get her back into bicycling.

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Old 05-27-21, 12:38 AM
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Couldn't resist this '89 Bianchi Incline in metallic celeste when I saw it on Craigslist a while back. Basically all original except for the stem and bars, which look like an "original" upgrade made by someone back in the day. Just added a Brooks, racks and bags, and took it out to the abandoned PA Turnpike last weekend. Really fun ride.
(Happy coincidence that my well worn Cambium saddle matched the existing bar wrap too!)



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