New bike day! Good 90s mtn bike deals still exist!
09-12-22, 04:40 PM
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New bike day! Good 90s mtn bike deals still exist!
I got this yesterday for $100. It was really dirty it took me an hour to scrub it pretty clean. Today I took it to the bike shop and got these water bottle cages, he inspected and it needed a derailleur hanger alignment it was really bent he said. I came because it needed new brake pads they were the originals I think and for the rear it was metal on metal, not good at all. I accidentally used them only a few times it was squealing and not stopping good. The headset was a tad bit loose and got adjusted quick and it needed oil to adjust the seatpost clamp. The mechanic pointed this stuff out immediately he seemed like he had really skilled knowledge. I have to go back because he also said the bottom bracket was not greased the seller had replaced it with a new sealed one but didn't and the shifting cables are rusted. The seller did mention he put on new grips and pedals I love them, the front derailleur, cable and tires look new too! I changed the seat to this one that I had and it really rides great! Not sure how bad I need the grease and the cable change it is working and Im not riding in the rain unless it catches me by surprise, also I'm parking it inside. Well with all that work done so far was $35 more and the seat was $40. This is my 3rd GT bike I haven't had a real mountain bike in years my other ones got stolen when I lent them out to my friends shame on me I learned my lesson twice. I was wanting to do a beginner cyclocross race in my local park coming up next month but with no bike yet and a broke budget and then my neighbor listed this for sale on fb marketplace. I am so lucky I must say!
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09-14-22, 09:00 AM
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I got this yesterday for $100. It was really dirty it took me an hour to scrub it pretty clean. Today I took it to the bike shop and got these water bottle cages, he inspected and it needed a derailleur hanger alignment it was really bent he said. I came because it needed new brake pads they were the originals I think and for the rear it was metal on metal, not good at all. I accidentally used them only a few times it was squealing and not stopping good. The headset was a tad bit loose and got adjusted quick and it needed oil to adjust the seatpost clamp. The mechanic pointed this stuff out immediately he seemed like he had really skilled knowledge. I have to go back because he also said the bottom bracket was not greased the seller had replaced it with a new sealed one but didn't and the shifting cables are rusted. The seller did mention he put on new grips and pedals I love them, the front derailleur, cable and tires look new too! I changed the seat to this one that I had and it really rides great! Not sure how bad I need the grease and the cable change it is working and Im not riding in the rain unless it catches me by surprise, also I'm parking it inside. Well with all that work done so far was $35 more and the seat was $40. This is my 3rd GT bike I haven't had a real mountain bike in years my other ones got stolen when I lent them out to my friends shame on me I learned my lesson twice. I was wanting to do a beginner cyclocross race in my local park coming up next month but with no bike yet and a broke budget and then my neighbor listed this for sale on fb marketplace. I am so lucky I must say!
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09-14-22, 05:49 PM
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Nice color. I'd go ahead and do new cables and housing if you are keeping it.
It looks like the chain might be too long.... or the RD does not have enough chain wrap capacity.
It looks like the chain might be too long.... or the RD does not have enough chain wrap capacity.
09-14-22, 10:14 PM
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Nice bike. I am a GT fan also.
You're right. There are deals out there. I picked up my thermoplastic carbon framed GT STS DH for $100 off FB. I'm into mine for a couple of hundred at this point.
Hydraulic brake issues are keeping it in the garage for now. I may toss another $100 at it to have a bike shop do the work. Cooler weather and a new downhill park, Lee Canyon NV, make me want to get the bike out.
You're right. There are deals out there. I picked up my thermoplastic carbon framed GT STS DH for $100 off FB. I'm into mine for a couple of hundred at this point.
Hydraulic brake issues are keeping it in the garage for now. I may toss another $100 at it to have a bike shop do the work. Cooler weather and a new downhill park, Lee Canyon NV, make me want to get the bike out.
09-14-22, 10:29 PM
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I do have a basket bike for him and always for longer rides but I take him on all my bikes (this is my 9th) for bikes without a basket I carry him in one arm. Hes 14 lbs and I only live a block from the park he loves the rides. My balance is good and he has lots of fun everyday. I carry lots of pizzas home in one arm lots of prior practice.
11-16-22, 06:40 PM
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I love vintage mtbs, and wanna own a GT one day. They can be had cheap, I basically traded my Cranbrook for this one at the co-op.
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11-19-22, 11:52 AM
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Very nice frame and nice bike,yes you can get some interesting deals with 90's steel mountain bikes.
11-28-22, 03:46 AM
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I have just got basically the 559 version of the same wheel from a friend- looks like it was ridden without a tire, so I'm gonna throw a tire and tube in it, to see if it holds. The co-op didn't have any matching wheels. It fits me fine. I want to red the crap out of it.
11-28-22, 03:59 AM
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I have just got basically the 559 version of the same wheel from a friend- looks like it was ridden without a tire, so I'm gonna throw a tire and tube in it, to see if it holds. The co-op didn't have any matching wheels. It fits me fine. I want to red the crap out of it.
