Lazyass

I just ordered one of these this morning, maybe you guys will dig it. Since it's a 26 there will be zero interest in the MTB section, all the youn 'uns look down on them now. SLX/Deore 3x10, Rock Shox XC28, Avid hydros. Really just an updated version of a bike from the 90's. Random Bike Parts sells them for only $430 but I had a discount code and got it for $389. They have them on ebay as well. Sundeal is the house brand for Ideal, who makes bikes for the bigger brands.

https://www.randombikeparts.com/coll...lx-3-x-10s-new

4funbikes

Just posted this in the appraisals inquires section if any one can help ID this lugged frame..
Unknown 80s MTB by 4funbikes, on Flickr

PennyTheDog

I just got this lightly used 1990 Schwinn Impact for $75. I changed a few things, but it was already a pretty great bike. It replaces an old Schwinn police bike from the same era, that was just a little small for me.
IMG_4469 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/53223642@N05/]

IMG_4466 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/53223642@N05/]

eom 

[QUOTE=PennyTheDog;19931677]I just got this lightly used 1990 Schwinn Impact for $75. I changed a few things, but it was already a pretty great bike. It replaces an old Schwinn police bike from the same era, that was just a little small for me.

That is nicely done.
Great pictures as well.

PennyTheDog

Thanks! By the way, here's the 1990 Schwinn catalog page for it.
IMG_4436 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/53223642@N05/]

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eom 

I built one with my son. Need to find more pictures.

Showed him a frame and fork I had, asked if he wanted it. He really liked the paint job. His boss at the bike shop was not impressed, not the shop brand. Luc didn't care. Luc is gonna ride what he likes

[IMG]IMG_0658 by lebagman, on Flickr[/IMG]

3speedslow

Going miles and staying comfortable

merziac

Very cool frame, sounds like Luc needs to find a smarter boss.

eom 

This bike was a little better since it was the shop brand. His University ride. It had fenders when he was using it.

Pictured as sold to another student for campus use. It was pretty sweet.
[IMG]IMG_0823 by lebagman, on Flickr[/IMG]

merziac

Ah yes, the big "S", not a big fan of their philosophy but am a fan of their history and many of their bikes, products and such. Most of their dealers have to really drink the koolaid to get on board and therefore don't tolerate other brands well. Rockhopper's and StumpY's are legendary, I have 2 stumpy's and a Jim Merz edition Allez, Merz is my connection to Specialized.

carlo808

This bike has been stored for 35 years and never used, around the block once or twice, but has never seen a dirt trail which is a crime against many a mountain bike rider lol. I thought I would post this to see if this is considered a classic that people are interested in and how vintage of a mountain bike it is, since it was one of the first I would assume yes, but I have not seen other examples yet of a bike stored like this and not used in near perfect condition, the original tires still have the little hairs on them and I am shocked that the tubes still hold air as well as they do!
A little history about this bike, not sure if anyone cares, but my older brother bought it back when I was a teenager thinking that he would ride it in the Santa Cruz mountains Ca with friends but they never did, it became just a conversation piece for him and he of course would not let his little brother ride it. So when he passed away about a year ago, I got the bike since I was the only one in the family that even cared about an old mountain bike. So I just cleaned the dust off and good as new, shined up like a new penny! When I ride this bike it takes me back to when these bikes first came out, I feel like I just bought the thing and road it out of the bicycle shop! It has such a smooth solid feel. I know its considered a tank compared to todays light weight designs, but it really doesn't feel heavy.
I don't think I would want to sell this bike, but I would like to find out its value, or potential value. Maybe someday in the future it could go in a museum, who knows...
- Paul B.

PennyTheDog

Wow, that's beautiful!

2cam16

That is one gorgeous bike! Never let it go. But if you're thinking of donating it to a museum, try to get in touch with Charlie Kelly. He's here on the forums. THe Marin Museum of Bicycling is what he's connected with.

3speedslow

Brother connection is awesome! I echo what you say about the tank feel but lite on the ride.

Sir_Name 

Booyah.

jpaschall

Hawt.

papaStrudel 

I picked up this StreetStomper over the weekend and threw on these 26x2.2 Holy Rollers I had just for the occasion. Tire clearance was tight, but the ride was worth it! New grips are in the mail

dubya

This is my oldest Fat Chance bicycle, a 1988 Fat Chance. I had it sitting as a frame/fork for awhile and just built it up this past week as a commuter/gravel bike that I'll ride to the gas station or pull the kids trailer around with.

It's basically a Fat Chance Wicked build, which was a tier above the basic Fat Chance (deore vs deore xt) and also had a fork rake of 1.75" compared to 2" of the Fat Chance. It has a new Tange headset, XT v brakes & levers, and Michelin Country Rock tires. Scott bullmoose bars and Salsa stem from the 90s while the rest of the build is a period correct XT M730 3x6 drivetrain, XT M731 pedals, XT M730 hubs laced to Araya RM-20 rims, freshly rebuilt press fit bottom bracket, original Strong seatpost and a Selle Turbo saddle dated 1987.

I also have 1993 and 1995 Fat Chance Yo Eddys I'll get around to posting eventually

merziac

Looks good and a kickstand to "boot".

Piff 

Was surfing craigslist and found this thing. Look at those stays! Do we know of certain models/sizes that have ridiculously long stays? Even more than this example.

Murray Missile 

Mid-80's Takara Highlander, picked it up a couple years ago, can't find much info but it has decent components and appears to be all original. I read somewhere it may have been built by Kuwahara but can't verify that. Plan is to keep it pretty much original except for a "broken in" Brooks B67 and new consumables. The clear plastic bottle cage isn't staying.

rodteague

cool bikes

corwin1968

The photos are blocked thru this network so I can't see it but I had an 83-84 Highlander a few years ago and it's still my favorite bike that I've ever owned. Unfortunately, my mechanical ineptitude resulted in a trashed back-end that would have been very expensive to fix so I donated it as a parts bike to the LBS/frame builder that checked it out.

ed h

1995 Trek Y22, bought it new, first mountain bike I owned with full suspension. Cant imagine how many miles I've put on this bike. Has held up quite well, back in 99 I shattered my right leg on this bike, no damage to the bike. At this point have done many upgrades, the only original items are the frame, rear shock and swingarm. Still use it for light trail rides.

tiredhands 

That is CLEAN!

As a child of the 90s, these Y-foils were super lusty. I have no idea how well they stand up to more recent full-squish developments, but one day I will have one and it will be awesome.