Show us your vintage mountain bikes!
10-18-13, 10:34 AM
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I see what you're getting at... but this is a semantics discussion, where circular arguments loom around every corner. However, re: "paperboy" bikes, by the 50's, there were derailers, canti brakes, lightweight (at least, as light as a Krampus frame) framebuilding techniques, fairly fat tires... there just wasn't a market for it, yet...although I've seen incredible pics from a late 50s dirtjump session that nearly blew my mind... I'll try to dig up a link. To be completely thorough, disc brakes and suspension existed in the 50s too (not sure when the first disc was put on a bicycle, but they had discs on motorbikes by then...)
By 82, they had the "how" of building a dual-suspension aluminum mtb with discs down, although they didn't have the geometry or optimal design tweaks figured out yet.... I could swing a leg over a modern dual-boingger and argue that it has all the trappings of an early 80s bike... I just wouldn't feel sincere in doing so.
By 82, they had the "how" of building a dual-suspension aluminum mtb with discs down, although they didn't have the geometry or optimal design tweaks figured out yet.... I could swing a leg over a modern dual-boingger and argue that it has all the trappings of an early 80s bike... I just wouldn't feel sincere in doing so.
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10-18-13, 11:07 AM
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getting through the first layer within my storage area. this one needs a bit of love, maybe BMX style
vintage, maybe not...cool, IMO.
Mt. Hood:
vintage, maybe not...cool, IMO.
Mt. Hood:
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10-18-13, 11:54 AM
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WheelTired, Thanks for sharing your great MTB collection! They are all great. I really like the Bigfoot and chrome Mongoose with bi-plane fork in particular--at least so far. +1 to Keep 'em coming!
The Head 610 and the one below it (can't make out the brand/model) are really interesting. I know other bikes have also used a similar elevated chain stay (I'm sure there's another word for it). I'm surprised that design hasn't caught on more since it would avoid chain slap, and also allow for a new chain to be installed/removed without having to take the chain apart. Seems like a good set-up for someone who rides in a lot of sludge or is obsessive about chain cleanliness.
The Head 610 and the one below it (can't make out the brand/model) are really interesting. I know other bikes have also used a similar elevated chain stay (I'm sure there's another word for it). I'm surprised that design hasn't caught on more since it would avoid chain slap, and also allow for a new chain to be installed/removed without having to take the chain apart. Seems like a good set-up for someone who rides in a lot of sludge or is obsessive about chain cleanliness.
10-18-13, 12:02 PM
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Rad IBOC with AMP fork!
The Kona's pretty sweet, too. Get a project 2 fork on it if the Zoke is blown.
The Kona's pretty sweet, too. Get a project 2 fork on it if the Zoke is blown.
10-18-13, 03:05 PM
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Just Wow, wheeltired! The Kona is so sexy. Would love to get my hands on an AMP fork.
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incredible collection WheelTired.. thanks for sharing
10-18-13, 03:50 PM
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OMG, that Dean!!!!
10-18-13, 03:58 PM
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Wheeltired good to see a Cyclepro frame. I raced a Cyclepro Millennium for quite a few years. It was a great riding bike that eventually wound up in commuter duty and finally broke.
The Trek "Bobathon" 9000 was the worst full sus bike I have ever ridden! The things were just awful.
To this day I miss the Girvin fork I had on my Fisher X-Caliber. The absolute best riding fork I have ever used. I will say, for racing the current Fox fork I have performs better, but the ride quality just ain't the same.
Nice collection of rides you have.
The Trek "Bobathon" 9000 was the worst full sus bike I have ever ridden! The things were just awful.
To this day I miss the Girvin fork I had on my Fisher X-Caliber. The absolute best riding fork I have ever used. I will say, for racing the current Fox fork I have performs better, but the ride quality just ain't the same.
Nice collection of rides you have.
10-18-13, 05:54 PM
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This one'll probably get itself laughed out of the thread, but heck, it's an '85 Peugeot ATB/MB so it's qualified. OTOH, they named it "City Express" and pushed it as a commuter, so there's two strikes right outta the gate. 
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10-18-13, 06:21 PM
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Thanks! I get conflicting opinions.
It got the Cloud 9 saddle treatment when my wife stole it from me.
It got the Cloud 9 saddle treatment when my wife stole it from me.
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10-18-13, 06:40 PM
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Wow WheelTired, you are a collector of MTB's in an indescribable way. Thanks for all the effort to give us a great show, an incredible amount of stuff to like there. What are your plans for all these?
10-18-13, 07:48 PM
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so, my plan for all this good crap:
I have no idea;;;;;;;;;;;have a car/motorcycle/bicycle auction of epic proportions. 1000 bicycles, 45 cars, 25 motorcycles LOL !
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10-18-13, 07:51 PM
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'85 Mongoose w/triple-butted cromoly, full chrome frame. Rides a lot more smoothly than you might expect.
10-18-13, 08:02 PM
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Wheeltired good to see a Cyclepro frame. I raced a Cyclepro Millennium for quite a few years. It was a great riding bike that eventually wound up in commuter duty and finally broke.
The Trek "Bobathon" 9000 was the worst full sus bike I have ever ridden! The things were just awful.
To this day I miss the Girvin fork I had on my Fisher X-Caliber. The absolute best riding fork I have ever used. I will say, for racing the current Fox fork I have performs better, but the ride quality just ain't the same.
Nice collection of rides you have.
The Trek "Bobathon" 9000 was the worst full sus bike I have ever ridden! The things were just awful.
To this day I miss the Girvin fork I had on my Fisher X-Caliber. The absolute best riding fork I have ever used. I will say, for racing the current Fox fork I have performs better, but the ride quality just ain't the same.
Nice collection of rides you have.
OH MY GOD...you are so correct, too funny LOL.
"The Trek "Bobathon" 9000 was the worst full sus bike I have ever ridden! The things were just awful"
I didn't even toss a leg over the bicycle..LOL, straight to the vault with an epic ghost ride...what a POS, Trek history however. thought about using it for the annual HUFFY TOSS contest :-;
FYI: Looking for vintage slingshot complete; was a team sling rider, I don't have one :-(
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10-18-13, 08:49 PM
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WheelTired, your collection is trip down memory lane with so many bikes I totally forgot about, thank you for sharing! I've seen a number of bikes that I owned at one point but sold or gave away, you saved them all. Thanks again for taking the time to post... too cool... your personal museum!
10-19-13, 07:24 AM
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WheelTired, I used to know the Slingshot brothers(Joel and Mark Groendal). I remember the first one I saw, and was dumbfounded on how it could work. It was a BMX bike they were playing with in their garage at home. At CABDA I rode a mountain bike (double downtube cable, first generation) and was pleasantly surprised that it rode quite well, albeit a bit odd in the turns, but once I adapted it was just fine. By the time they sold the company I lost contact with them. Those were great days, my friend. They pop up on Craigslist once in a while, but mostly word of mouth in the bike community will find one in due time.
10-19-13, 09:19 AM
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I can't compete with some of the great bikes posted but I will through my humble bikes up, not sure of years on them. The Marin should be late '80's early '90's (my first MTB), the Hoo Koo should be mid '90's and the Fuji should be an '83 (dates on components). On to the pics ............
