WTB: Tall 80s MTB for restoration
04-28-22, 01:22 PM
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WTB: Tall 80s MTB for restoration
Just finished a 1981 Trek 613 so I'm on the hunt for the next project. I'm looking for a unrestored early production MTB (1984-88). Something with bullmoose bars and early Shimano or Sun-Tour, one-inch quill era. I'm not fixed on one brand or model but I would love to work on an early Cannondale or Raleigh Mountain Tour especially. I'm planning to do a period restoration rather than a modern city bike rebuild so the more original the better.
I'm only interested in what would have been the tallest frame offered (21.5-24 depending on the brand) at the time.
Happy to do a cash deal but I also have some cool stuff to trade (a couple interesting 25-inch road frames and parts, smaller mtb frames and parts, some cool newer alt-bars, etc.). Reach out if you have anything sitting around!
Thanks
I'm only interested in what would have been the tallest frame offered (21.5-24 depending on the brand) at the time.
Happy to do a cash deal but I also have some cool stuff to trade (a couple interesting 25-inch road frames and parts, smaller mtb frames and parts, some cool newer alt-bars, etc.). Reach out if you have anything sitting around!
Thanks
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04-28-22, 05:23 PM
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I put up a Trek tall frame in the ISO thread a couple of days ago, It is still available if you want it. Smiles, MH
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have a large seneca & a large crested butte in salmon color but in se mich.both unrestored & very nice org. condition.also check out this Sundays bike show-swap;
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I would love to see some pics! I'll send you a message.
Thanks!
Thanks!
04-29-22, 12:39 PM
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I'll check it out!
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Sorry, hit the wrong reply button. I'll send you a message.
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Thanks!
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I have a late 80's Miyata - think it's a RidgeRunner or TerraRunner, but unsure. Black, U-brake mounts. 23" ST, 23" TT. Just has BB, headset, stem. PM for pics if you are interested!
04-29-22, 11:13 PM
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I have an elevated chainstay Nishiki Alien that I think is 23". I'd have to go measure it and take pictures. Semi original mix of 7spd XT, DX and some slightly later LX. Plan was to go full XT with push/push under bar shifters, currently has thumbies.
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So many cool options, I want all the early MTBs! Thanks for responding.
I’m going to go look at the Raleighs this week and I’ll check back with details.
I’m going to go look at the Raleighs this week and I’ll check back with details.
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Do you have pictures of this you can post? I love those old elevated chainstay bikes. I had a Fisher Montare with elevated chainstays for a while but I sold it. That is one I would like to get back.
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I'm going to drive to pick up the Mountain Tour next week. Thanks to everyone for responding. I want all these bikes!
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More temptation.
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Couple of folks sent me a PM about the Miyata I mentioned a few posts back. As a new user, I can't see/send PMs until I have ten posts, plus have a max of five posts per day limit... so.... I'll respond as soon as I can! Or feel free to shoot me an email. it's my username plus ".mt" at gmail.
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