Giant Squadron
08-05-19 | 09:40 PM
#26
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From: Southwest Ohio
Bikes: Wow, where to start? A collection of 1980's and early 90's road, touring, and MTBs from the likes of Trek, Schwinn, Cannondale, Fuji, Miyata, Univega, Panasonic, and GT. It has gotten rather out of control.
I am so happy I found this thread! I picked up a gentle used squadron from my LBS almost 8 years ago now and I love it! I’ve done a classic grand tour on it (Belleville Ont. to Vancouver BC). Now it serves me as my gravel/go anywhere/carry anything I want sort of bike and it has never let me down! I made an account in this site specifically for this thread. Had a wonderful post written up with pictures and all. But apparently I need to post 10 times before I can post photos. Maybe it’s for the best because I would clog this thread with photos of mine in all the forms it’s taken over the years
08-05-19 | 10:41 PM
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Bikes: 1997 Giant Squadron, 1989 Kona Explosif, 2020 Kona Honzo ST
Thank you! Ya there isn’t really any information on this bike out there. But it’s a very capable bike. So many options. I plan on testing to see the biggest tire I could fit in the rear here very soon and will definitely report my findings
08-13-19 | 05:17 AM
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From: netherlands
Bikes: all sorts really
That really is too bad- struggling overhere to get my own beauty on the road again,lots of setback (wheels, -gears etc..) But can't complain too much as I got this bike for free luckily..
Would be very interested in seeing what you made it into over the years !!
couldn't you share your bike somewhere else perhaps ?
Would be very interested in seeing what you made it into over the years !!
couldn't you share your bike somewhere else perhaps ?
08-13-19 | 05:19 AM
#30
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48 on a 19 rim ? That sounds great !! I've allways wondered about the max. tire-widt - good to hear that it is indeed possible.. I'm off to my garage as there are several 19mm wheels lying around there !
Thanks for sharing the info - much appreciated.
Thanks for sharing the info - much appreciated.
08-13-19 | 06:28 AM
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Bikes: 1997 Giant Squadron, 1989 Kona Explosif, 2020 Kona Honzo ST
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Still haven’t reached 10 posts so I can’t even post a URL. But if anyone here uses Instagram my account in ‘richardmckellar’ and there are tons of photos of my squadron on there. As well as my other bikes.
08-13-19 | 08:52 PM
#32
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From: Southwest Ohio
Bikes: Wow, where to start? A collection of 1980's and early 90's road, touring, and MTBs from the likes of Trek, Schwinn, Cannondale, Fuji, Miyata, Univega, Panasonic, and GT. It has gotten rather out of control.
09-18-20 | 06:53 AM
#33
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From: Valence France
Bikes: Giubillato Dura Ace & mavic + Giant Squadron travel bike + Gitane Road + Meral road
Hi Everyone,
Glad to find this forum and thread. I baught a Squadron for 30€ and definitely think it was a bargain ! i'll post pictures as soon as i can ! its a red one with stickers design.
i have changed tires tubes and chain, lub all parts and grease the bearings. it's a marvel !!
Glad to find this forum and thread. I baught a Squadron for 30€ and definitely think it was a bargain ! i'll post pictures as soon as i can ! its a red one with stickers design.
i have changed tires tubes and chain, lub all parts and grease the bearings. it's a marvel !!
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