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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,499
Posted By coalhills

He said it right here in this forum a couple of...

He said it right here in this forum a couple of different times. Here's a quote from Sheldon Brown himself- "The Eagle is a mid 1970s unit. It's the same as the Lark, except for the addition of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,499
Posted By coalhills

Hmmm, just took one off an old bike and it feels...

Hmmm, just took one off an old bike and it feels really well made. I was doing some searches on it and found all these quotes by Sheldon Brown about how they were the best derailleurs made in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-08, 06:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,499
Posted By coalhills

Shimano Eagle Derailleur

Anyone know about this derailleur? Sheldon brown said it was the strongest derailleur ever made and the best of it's era. It seems like it's well made, very solid construction, smooth shifting, etc....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By coalhills

Materials do matter. I have seen my fair share of...

Materials do matter. I have seen my fair share of aluminum frames fail. Unlike steel, once you have dented an aluminum frame it is severely compromised. You also cannot TIG weld an aluminum frame so...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-08, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By coalhills

Yeah, I bought some sunrim DS2-XCs on XT hubs for...

Yeah, I bought some sunrim DS2-XCs on XT hubs for 25 dollars for the pair, still in the plastic. I dont know whats up with this warehouse but its pretty unbelievable. I just tried that Suntour XCM...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By coalhills

See, this is what happens, someone says "those...

See, this is what happens, someone says "those suntour forks are terrible" and they may well be but they ALL can't be equally as bad. Products are different from year to year. Like this Manitou Axel,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By coalhills

Read- I said they were "low end" forks. I have an...

Read- I said they were "low end" forks. I have an R-7 on my main bike. It's served me well. My second bike has a newly rebuilt Mag 21 with the factory long travel kit on it, both are good forks. As...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By coalhills

Sleeper Forks anyone?

I just raided a bike warehouse close out sale in this obscure industrial park and picked up some low end forks for like $20 each. The guy had no idea what they were worth and couldnt find the model...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-08, 12:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Dude, I'm honored. I'm tear'in up over here. My...

Dude, I'm honored. I'm tear'in up over here. My ass as your wall paper? ..I feel like a pin-up girl. Thanks Man..
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Yeah, four foot to flat is more of a BMX trick...

Yeah, four foot to flat is more of a BMX trick thing that you could probably do with a good FS setup also. Did people think I jumped off a 4 ft wall down to the pavement at like 2 MPH? The Bionic...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

How did you like that fork?

How did you like that fork?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Now I'm lying? like thats such a death defying...

Now I'm lying? like thats such a death defying feat? You get impressed eazy. The drops were all down hills off bridges so it was'nt as dramatic as you might imagine. If you want pics I guess I'll...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Did you read the private messege he sent me? No....

Did you read the private messege he sent me? No. What about all the sarcasm in his first messege to me? "Oh, keep telling yourself that" "Your bike's at it's breaking point". That I can take, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-08, 12:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

That's an 830 Trek Antelope..SIR! Don't make me...

That's an 830 Trek Antelope..SIR! Don't make me blather on about the difference between the 820 and the storied, and illustrious 830 :50:
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-08, 12:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Yo, you have "people who annoy you", "Things that...

Yo, you have "people who annoy you", "Things that annoy you", and some other crap on your home page. Yer a little persnickety aint Ya? You kinda wear that on your sleeve. You get off go'in at people...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

You can't forget the good times bro:thumb:ther

You can't forget the good times bro:thumb:ther
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Dude, what is a PerCo? ...and do I get lambasted...

Dude, what is a PerCo? ...and do I get lambasted for not knowing? :twitchy:
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

NICE!

NICE!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful....

Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful....
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Damn, bust my balls some more why don't ya. lol...

Damn, bust my balls some more why don't ya. lol By "Major MODs", I just meant Non-original. I'm not say'in this is the most rugged bike in the world for gods sake, just "unexpectedly rugged"( The...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

The other reason I decided to keep the frame was...

The other reason I decided to keep the frame was because I kept reading in forums how rugged the 830 and 850 frames were, dispite the mid level components that came on them. Who knew? Time reveals...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 09:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

I keep hearing the same thing from other people....

I keep hearing the same thing from other people. "Oh, your bike geometry is off". I weigh 215lbs and I'm 6ft tall. With my weight on the bike the geometry is exactly the same. I have noticed almost...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Keep your old bike! Fight rampant consumerism!......

Keep your old bike! Fight rampant consumerism!... especially if it's STEEL!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

No Pics?

No Pics?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,349
Posted By coalhills

Post Pics of your Frankenbike rebuild! Major mods only!

92' Trek 830 Antelope - True Temper, Double Butted, chromoly, 20' Frame
Canondale 6061-T6 butted Handle bars
Forte Goose neck
XT Flippy Brake/shifters
FSA Orbit headset
Manitou R7 Elite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By coalhills

NEED HELP- Jeunet rear derailer

I am trying to get this bike restored to somewhat of it's original form. I want to put a better quality rear derailer on it but have no idea what is compatible with it besides the old Simplex ones. I...
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