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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-16, 02:26 AM
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Posted By BigSung

I went and routed the cables the normal way, then...

I went and routed the cables the normal way, then I saw a write up on how he routed the cables under the bar tape. I ended up re-doing mine on the RockHopper. I am pretty happy with how it turned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-16, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

sloar, very clean cable routing.

sloar, very clean cable routing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-16, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

Thanks for the info. To keep it simple, I just...

Thanks for the info. To keep it simple, I just went with bar end shifter for the front. It works well enough in this setup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-16, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

It's my second conversion, so I kind knew what I...

It's my second conversion, so I kind knew what I wanted on this one. The RH has slightly longer effective top tube versus my Cimarron. In order to negate it, I got a shorter stem (70mm vs. 90mm -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-16, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

'90 Specialized RockHopper Sport

Conversion finally done on the '90 Specialized RockHopper Sport. I ended up doing double the amount work as I decided to reroute the bar end shifter cables under the bars at the last minute after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-16, 01:15 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

^^Wow, that turned out awesome. Love the color...

^^Wow, that turned out awesome. Love the color combo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

Great conversion. By the way, which front...

Great conversion. By the way, which front derailleur did you go with? I wasn't getting reliable shifting on the front with RSX brifter and XT FD-M730 set up, so I ended up going with bar end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-16, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

In my case, I wanted to pick up a used bike that...

In my case, I wanted to pick up a used bike that I can leave at my dad's place in Los Angeles. I visit him several times a year, and I seem to always pack one of my bikes several hundred miles each...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-16, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

I am using the following: - On One Midge on...

I am using the following:
- On One Midge on Schwinn Cimarron - being used as my cyclocross bike and casual road ride...I get to actually use the drops while riding on and off road
- Salsa...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Hey Hank. I went through exactly the same thing...

Hey Hank. I went through exactly the same thing that you are going through. I also read the full forum at least twice or more and read through many sites including Guitar Ted. It provides a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-16, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Oops, I totally forgot that I ran out of new...

Oops, I totally forgot that I ran out of new shifter and brake cables. And I thought I had all the parts to complete the build :( Here's the 90 (or 91?) Specialized RockHopper Sport in current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-16, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Welcome to the forum and drop bar family ;) I am...

Welcome to the forum and drop bar family ;) I am also working on my 2nd conversion, a Rockhopper. Waiting on 1 last part to arrive to get it completed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-16, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Quick update. I swapped out the stem on my Vaya...

Quick update. I swapped out the stem on my Vaya from 7 degree rise to 35 degree rise. Although same length, the effective rise brought the bar up higher and closer. The bar now sits a bit over the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-16, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

They have threadless riser adapters that will...

They have threadless riser adapters that will raise the stem height. Something like this: Delta Threadless Riser Stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-16, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I have cantis with Kool Stop MTB pads on my...

I have cantis with Kool Stop MTB pads on my Schwinn Cimarron drop bar conversion that I use as cross bike. With my weight, on really steep downhills I am wishing for a bit more grab; therefore, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-16, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I have the On One Midge. I really like that bar....

I have the On One Midge. I really like that bar. I have not tried others, but if you go with Salsa, then you should go with Cowchipper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By BigSung

Salsa Cowbell: Cowbell 3 Bar | Parts &...

Salsa Cowbell: Cowbell 3 Bar | Parts & Accessories | Salsa Cycles (http://salsacycles.com/components/category/road_handlebars/cowbell_3)
12 deg flare

Salsa Cowchipper: Cowchipper Bar | Parts &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-16, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Thanks cs1. It's taking its time, but hoping to...

Thanks cs1. It's taking its time, but hoping to get it done shortly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

It's really not a 2 cm difference, but a 4cm...

It's really not a 2 cm difference, but a 4cm difference. The Cowbell on my Salsa Vaya is 42cm wide. The wider width is naturally opening up my shoulders. It made me feel a bit stretched out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-16, 03:25 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Yup, just got it from my LBS. I got the 46cm...

Yup, just got it from my LBS. I got the 46cm width one since I am pretty wide. On a hindsight 44cm width my have been a better choice. The wider width changed the geometry a bit to a point that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

90 or 91 Specialized RockHopper Sport

Finally started to work on 2nd drop bar conversion. The exact year is unknown; however, it's pointing to either 90 or 91 Specialized RockHopper Sport. I am still waiting on few parts, but initial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-16, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Rob, looking forward to the finished product.

Rob, looking forward to the finished product.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Since it's friction, it should work fine...but...

Since it's friction, it should work fine...but keep in mind that I don't have experience in that route. I think there were others who had them mounted on stems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Superstring, that turned out beautifully. I...

Superstring, that turned out beautifully. I think you will like the On One Midge bar. I am loving mine.

By the way, can you let me know which stem and front v-brake you went with?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Hey Hank, welcome. I recently went through a...

Hey Hank, welcome. I recently went through a conversion myself on a 87 Schwinn Cimarron. Here's what I learned.

Shifters:
Fundamentally there are 2 main options: 1) bar end shifters, or 2)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I ended up going with bar end shifter just on the...

I ended up going with bar end shifter just on the left side (front shifter), and brifter on the right side (rear shifter) for the same reason. It has worked well for me so far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I had the issue of shifting into the big ring, no...

I had the issue of shifting into the big ring, no matter how much I adjusted. So I ended up going with bar end shifter for front and kept the brifter for the rear. I have the same setup on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 01:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

It looks like you are running a brifter with a...

It looks like you are running a brifter with a mtn triple. Which front derailleur did you go with to make it work?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-16, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Is that a VO threadless stem adaptor? It looks...

Is that a VO threadless stem adaptor? It looks like you get pretty decent rise with that one. I got the Profile Design threadless stem adaptor, but I think I prefer a bit more rise, and that VO...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I had tough time to shift reliably with older XT...

I had tough time to shift reliably with older XT M730 FD, so I ended up going with bar end shifter for the front. It would be good to see if you can get that working reliably.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Looks like you are running brifters. Which front...

Looks like you are running brifters. Which front derailleur are you using?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Welcome back! Love the look of the new build.

Welcome back! Love the look of the new build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-16, 12:43 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I have a thread that shows how I installed my...

I have a thread that shows how I installed my trekking bar. What Jeff Neese means that in your current install your bar position is lower than if you flipped it around...think of it as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-16, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Really like the build on that RH.

Really like the build on that RH.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-16, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Sweet! Look forward to seeing pics.

Sweet! Look forward to seeing pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I was able to take out the bike for two test runs...

I was able to take out the bike for two test runs over the weekend, 14 miles of fireroads with steep climbs and 36 miles of road ride. The bike performed exceptionally well. The Midge bar and CX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I prefer brifters over bar ends, and I am used to...

I prefer brifters over bar ends, and I am used to it. I actually have the same setup on my Salsa Vaya, just in 9 speed vs 7 speed. You could say it is personal preference, and I am ok with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I still have Salsa Cowchipper bar on backorder. ...

I still have Salsa Cowchipper bar on backorder. I have heard good things on the Midge bars, so I am going to give that a try for now. Just riding around the block it feels good so far, but I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

That looks awesome...something to consider.

That looks awesome...something to consider.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I had picked up a few bikes off CL since...

I had picked up a few bikes off CL since beginning of the year. It originally started as a project to build one bike that I can leave at my dad's place in Southern California so that I didn't have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-16, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Hehe. I had to post the build to the forums...

Hehe. I had to post the build to the forums first ;) It doesn't look like it from the photos, but it was starting to get dark. Hoping to take it out for ride tomorrow morning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

The On One Midge drop bar arrived earlier than...

The On One Midge drop bar arrived earlier than scheduled, yay!. I finally got the build completed on my 87 Schwinn Cimarron 18". The weight came in at exactly 24.0 lbs. It's been raining, so the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Yeah, paid a bit more than I wanted, but it was...

Yeah, paid a bit more than I wanted, but it was cheaper than buying from On One...their shipping rate is too high for my taste. It is supposed to arrive next week...can't wait to get it built up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Just picked up a used On One Midge bar from ebay....

Just picked up a used On One Midge bar from ebay. Once it gets here, I will finish up the build, now that all the necessary parts are in ;) The Salsa Cowchipper bar is still backordered with no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Very interesting. It looks like you have...

Very interesting. It looks like you have brifters with bar end shifters. Were you just using the brifter as brake levers?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-16, 03:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

The drop bar conversion of Schwinn Cimarron is...

The drop bar conversion of Schwinn Cimarron is still in progress. The CX tires finally arrived, so I got them on. Just riding around the block, they ride pretty nice. Hoping I can finish the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-16, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Yeah, definitely a tough call thus I have been...

Yeah, definitely a tough call thus I have been going back and forth on this for the last couple of weeks. I am tempted to keep the Apex for the fork mounts, but I keep on second guessing myself. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

The weight is with Frame + Fork + Headset + BB.

The weight is with Frame + Fork + Headset + BB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

I just weighed two frames (with fork, headset and...

I just weighed two frames (with fork, headset and BB) that I had picked up to use as a MTB Drop Bar conversion:
- 90 DiamondBack Apex 16.5" - weight is 8.1 lbs
- 91 Specialized RockHopper Sport 17"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,613
Posted By BigSung

Yeah, I have triple Shimano RSX ST-A410 paired to...

Yeah, I have triple Shimano RSX ST-A410 paired to Shimano Deore XT FD-M730 front derailleur on the 87 Schwinn Cimarron that I am in the process of converting. I can definitely feel the click twice,...
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