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09-12-15, 11:19 PM
#5076
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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Here's my brand new to me 1996 Mongoose IBOC Zero-G SX. It's a mix of Deore LX/XT/XTR components. The original Rock Shox Judy XC fork doesn't really work though. I'll be replacing the fork once I get the $115 for a new one, because I don't feel like dealing with used suspension forks.
It supposedly went for $1100+ originally. The guy I bought it from bought it brand new to ride around the neighborhood with his daughter.
It supposedly went for $1100+ originally. The guy I bought it from bought it brand new to ride around the neighborhood with his daughter.
09-13-15, 11:52 AM
#5077
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,,,,BDAnybody have a 1986 Diamond Back Catalog scanned so i can see how close this thing is to original?
09-13-15, 01:21 PM
#5078
Bar Ends Forever
Wow, this is the only one I've ever seen.
09-18-15, 08:27 PM
#5079
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Ross! I am LOVING this frame. Thanks wrk101!! The mockup has begun.,,,,BD
Not sure if it's a Hood or Whitney with these awesome roller cams! Doesn't matter. Chrome is the stuff! I need to get some Krud Kutter, or oxalic acid on the handlebars. mostly in the quill and brake hanger area. The rest looks okay.
Not sure if it's a Hood or Whitney with these awesome roller cams! Doesn't matter. Chrome is the stuff! I need to get some Krud Kutter, or oxalic acid on the handlebars. mostly in the quill and brake hanger area. The rest looks okay.
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09-18-15, 08:30 PM
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That's the only post I had. I have since ordered a new Kalloy. It will get the B67, if the saddle is low enough after the build. It promises to be comfy and predictable.,,,,BD
Red label Araya's, with Suzue Black label hubs. Rear is bolt on, front is QR. It's under construction, so please forgive the greasy hand prints dulling the chrome. All in good time!
Red label Araya's, with Suzue Black label hubs. Rear is bolt on, front is QR. It's under construction, so please forgive the greasy hand prints dulling the chrome. All in good time!
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09-19-15, 09:30 AM
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I want a Chrome Ross MTB in a 21-22" size, I would have been all over that if you didn't snag it from Bill. I just picked up a Ross Diamond Cruiser that is under construction. I am going to pass it on to a new owner when done but I have a few builds going on that I will show off when done. It is time to build up a few bikes that have been hanging around for a long time gathering dust.
Glenn
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09-19-15, 05:02 PM
#5083
Bar Ends Forever
Are you talking about the $10 NOS ones on ebay? If so, I got one too. Put it on my Raleigh. Just need a new chain and cables so I can put my rear brake back on now...
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09-20-15, 03:17 PM
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Focus bike touring 1980,s picked up last summer
I have been looking for a good vintage MTB on the local CL, and I just found one and picked it up last week: A Focus MB-400. Here are pics as I got it from the seller. Seems like a pretty nice model but I can't find much (if any) information about the "Focus" brand from this era (mid 1980's?). Made in Japan, lugged frame, Tange MTB tubing, Suntour Mountech derailleurs, Suntour thumb shifters and stem, Dia Compe levers and brakes, Nitto bars.
So far I've only had the chance to ride it for about 10 minutes but it was fun and surprisingly zippy. The bike has double eyelets at the front and rear dropouts, plus fender bosses at the seatstay and chainstay bridges, so will be easy to outfit with fenders and racks for commuting.
I did a little research and found that the Suntour Mountech RD is prone to failure, so I already got a nice vintage Deore RD from a friend as a replacement. The Mountech will make a nice display piece, it seems barely used.
I'm thinking of riding it as-is for awhile, but I'm tempted to go for a drop bar conversion. What do you guys think??
So far I've only had the chance to ride it for about 10 minutes but it was fun and surprisingly zippy. The bike has double eyelets at the front and rear dropouts, plus fender bosses at the seatstay and chainstay bridges, so will be easy to outfit with fenders and racks for commuting.
I did a little research and found that the Suntour Mountech RD is prone to failure, so I already got a nice vintage Deore RD from a friend as a replacement. The Mountech will make a nice display piece, it seems barely used.
I'm thinking of riding it as-is for awhile, but I'm tempted to go for a drop bar conversion. What do you guys think??
09-20-15, 05:13 PM
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Cool find! How does it ride? I"m very happy with mine, it is even fun to ride with a full commuting load of laptop, lunch, clothes, and other stuff. This seems to be a rare brand, there is really not much information to be found about it. As I'm sure you have figured out!
09-20-15, 06:15 PM
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I just posted in the Rides thread earlier. I picked up this 1996 Marin Eldridge Grade the other week. I really didn't have to do much to it. It was in very clean shape but the original Ritchey saddle was warped and the tires had some dry rot. All tossed and replaced. Rides very nicely and fills the missing mountain bike void I've had since selling my 90s Balance XR450. I specifically wanted no suspension on my bike.
09-20-15, 06:28 PM
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I like that Marin, what cranks are those? Actually, can't make out the parts except the LX rear derailleur, what do you have going on there. Looks like a nicely equipped bike. No idea where the Eldridge Grade was in Marin's lineup.
09-20-15, 06:42 PM
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I found a spec sheet and matched the parts up.
The Eldridge Grade was 4th from the top for year 1996. Here is what shipped on the bike in 1996:
Specs:
1996
Marin
Eldrige Grade (07)
Bicycle Type Mountain bike, non-suspension
Weight 24.4
Sizes 14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors Pewter
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction TIG-welded steel
Frame Tubing Material Tange chromoly, double-butted
Fork Brand & Model Marin Lite
Fork Material Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear Shock Not applicable
Components
Component Group Shimano Deore LX
Brakeset Marin Lite brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shift Levers Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore LX top-swing,
bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Pedals Marin Lite alloy
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width 68mm English
Rear Cogs 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Marin Lite Comp alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Saddle Ritchey Vector
Handlebar Marin Lite alloy
Handlebar Extensions Marin Lite
Handlebar Stem Marin Lite alloy
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech alloy
Wheels
Hubs
Rims Mavic 238, 32-hole
Tires Front: 26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1
Spoke Brand DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke Nipples Alloy nipples
I had to ditch the saddle. It still had the original tires on it too but they needed changing. I think the guy just left it storage.
The seller wanted $225 and he let it go for a bit less than half of that. It's pretty fun to ride.
09-20-15, 07:55 PM
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09-21-15, 05:12 AM
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I want a Chrome Ross MTB in a 21-22" size, I would have been all over that if you didn't snag it from Bill. I just picked up a Ross Diamond Cruiser that is under construction. I am going to pass it on to a new owner when done but I have a few builds going on that I will show off when done. It is time to build up a few bikes that have been hanging around for a long time gathering dust.
Glenn
Glenn
I will include the headset, with the upper parts from the headset on the bike up there^.
EDIT: Found a picture.
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09-21-15, 06:28 PM
#5091
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Big Ross, coming along. Maybe a next weekend ride, if the seatpost comes in. I will get cables and a chain on Saturday, if it does. I will dig out some crank caps, I think I have some chromed metal caps that go with this crank? Mountech in front for now, since I don't have an XC Sport front at the moment. Trying for close to stock, with a little bit older look. Suzue hubs with red label Araya atb rims.,,,,BD
09-21-15, 08:13 PM
#5093
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Another one of yours that's coming along great !
Where do you put all these ?
Where do you put all these ?
.,,,,BD
09-22-15, 07:39 AM
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This is my Fuji Discovery-- I forget what year it is, but I bought it at a Sports Authority sometime between 1993 and 1996. Anyone know anything about Fuji's? I've been looking for information on this bike on-line, but haven't found anything yet. It doesn't have the greatest components on it, but they work OK and the frame seems decent-- 4130 CroMo. I've been thinking about some upgrades for it.
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09-22-15, 02:04 PM
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Im really loving this thread; so many beautiful mountain bikes.
I just swapped my period correct 747s over to my 95 Cannondale M500
I just swapped my period correct 747s over to my 95 Cannondale M500
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09-22-15, 03:25 PM
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I want a Chrome Ross MTB in a 21-22" size, I would have been all over that if you didn't snag it from Bill. I just picked up a Ross Diamond Cruiser that is under construction. I am going to pass it on to a new owner when done but I have a few builds going on that I will show off when done. It is time to build up a few bikes that have been hanging around for a long time gathering dust.
Glenn
Glenn
09-22-15, 05:07 PM
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[QUOTE=Bikedued;18183339]Big Ross, coming along. Maybe a next weekend ride, if the seatpost comes in. I will get cables and a chain on Saturday, if it does. I will dig out some crank caps, I think I have some chromed metal caps that go with this crank? Mountech in front for now, since I don't have an XC Sport front at the moment. Trying for close to stock, with a little bit older look. Suzue hubs with red label Araya atb rims.,,,,BD
I'm loving this build! Very like the one I did last winter for my ice commuting:
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P1030787 by Mark, on Flickr[/IMG]
I'm loving this build! Very like the one I did last winter for my ice commuting:
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P1030787 by Mark, on Flickr[/IMG]
09-23-15, 05:28 PM
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Ross! I am LOVING this frame. Thanks wrk101!! The mockup has begun.,,,,BD
Not sure if it's a Hood or Whitney with these awesome roller cams! Doesn't matter. Chrome is the stuff! I need to get some Krud Kutter, or oxalic acid on the handlebars. mostly in the quill and brake hanger area. The rest looks okay.
Not sure if it's a Hood or Whitney with these awesome roller cams! Doesn't matter. Chrome is the stuff! I need to get some Krud Kutter, or oxalic acid on the handlebars. mostly in the quill and brake hanger area. The rest looks okay.
