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#8726
Steel is real
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Location: Not far from Paris
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Bikes: 1992Giant Tourer,1992MeridaAlbon,1996Scapin,1998KonaKilaueua,1993Peugeot Prestige,1991RaleighTeamZ(to be upgraded),1998 Jamis Dragon,1992CTWallis(to be built),1998VettaTeam(to be built),1995Coppi(to be built),1993Grandis(to be built)
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#8728
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Location: Madison, WI USA
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A few of my latest finds and projects:
My '96 Trek Singletrack 930 18"
My son's '94 Trek Singletrack 930 14.5"
The most recent find is a '93 Trek Antelope 830 18" . My plan is to build this up as a Restomod bike. I found a Singletrack 930 for free that has a rough frame but the drivetrain and other parts are great. The Antelope, that originally came with a Shimano Altus C20 3x7 drivetrain will be built with a Shimano STX drivetrain, converted to 1x8.
My '96 Trek Singletrack 930 18"
My son's '94 Trek Singletrack 930 14.5"
The most recent find is a '93 Trek Antelope 830 18" . My plan is to build this up as a Restomod bike. I found a Singletrack 930 for free that has a rough frame but the drivetrain and other parts are great. The Antelope, that originally came with a Shimano Altus C20 3x7 drivetrain will be built with a Shimano STX drivetrain, converted to 1x8.
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The sizing and geometry of those old ones is something else. I'm 5'9 and this 18" fits me....any longer in the top tube and I'd be stretched like Superman. Now I'm on the hunt for a 19.5" 930 frame for my older son so all 3 of us will have a match.
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Bikes: 2013 Cannondale Caad 8, 2010 Opus Fidelio, 1985 Peugeot UO14, 1999 Peugeot Dune, Sakai Select, L'Avantage, 1971 Gitane Apache Standard, 1999 Specialized Hard Rock
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The most recent find is a '93 Trek Antelope 830 18" . My plan is to build this up as a Restomod bike. I found a Singletrack 930 for free that has a rough frame but the drivetrain and other parts are great. The Antelope, that originally came with a Shimano Altus C20 3x7 drivetrain will be built with a Shimano STX drivetrain, converted to 1x8.
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Thank you! It's really a nice bike to ride. It's got a few dings & scratches, but overall very well kept. As goofy as it is, I'm trying to track down a dork disc for it just to keep it complete.
The sizing and geometry of those old ones is something else. I'm 5'9 and this 18" fits me....any longer in the top tube and I'd be stretched like Superman. Now I'm on the hunt for a 19.5" 930 frame for my older son so all 3 of us will have a match.
The sizing and geometry of those old ones is something else. I'm 5'9 and this 18" fits me....any longer in the top tube and I'd be stretched like Superman. Now I'm on the hunt for a 19.5" 930 frame for my older son so all 3 of us will have a match.
Second, how are you going about finding the dork disc that fits your specific bike? I have been able to dial in my '93 Schwinn Paramount and currently working on my wifey's '93 Mongoose Sycamore but their gross / yellowing dork discs somehow make them both look like they have bad breath. . .
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First, clarkbre, your Singletrack is killer!
Second, how are you going about finding the dork disc that fits your specific bike? I have been able to dial in my '93 Schwinn Paramount and currently working on my wifey's '93 Mongoose Sycamore but their gross / yellowing dork discs somehow make them both look like they have bad breath. . .
Second, how are you going about finding the dork disc that fits your specific bike? I have been able to dial in my '93 Schwinn Paramount and currently working on my wifey's '93 Mongoose Sycamore but their gross / yellowing dork discs somehow make them both look like they have bad breath. . .
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#8735
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Bikes: Trek 720, Lemond, Technium, Bianchi, Nishiki, Specialized Hard Rock(3), Trek 7000, Giant Sedona, Gary Fisher Momba, Schwinn Circut, Voyager+8, Panasonic, Mongoose 850, Fila, 20" Trek
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Two vintage Schwinn's. Black chrome . 1 Sierra and 1 High Sierra
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Picked up this Proflex from an estate sale. 16" frame. Looked like it sat in the garage most of its life. Cleaned and lubed, took it for a quick ride and then watched the original tire shred. The suspension worked well. Nice not to have polymers. Fatally stuck non drive pedal.
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91 Schwinn Paramount Series 70
this bike was buried in the garage for 20+ years - got it out earlier this month and did a quick clean
Specialized Turbo 1.0 tires are currently installed - apparently last time it was ridden was on the roads during late winter or so (?)
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#8738
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Join Date: Oct 2018
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Picked up this Proflex from an estate sale. 16" frame. Looked like it sat in the garage most of its life. Cleaned and lubed, took it for a quick ride and then watched the original tire shred. The suspension worked well. Nice not to have polymers. Fatally stuck non drive pedal.
I'm more confident when the cranks and spindle are steel, but I've been working stuck pedals loose with a pencil tip propane torch and {Insert your favorite penetrating lube}. It's a little more dicey with aluminum cranks, but I keep the flame on the end of the spindle to try and heat that vs the alloy, and only for 15-20 seconds. It doesn't take much heat to crush the imperfections locking the threads together. Spray the lube on and it'll be wicked into the joint as it cools. It'd be a shame the crankset is paired for life to those pedals.
You were turning the wrench the right way, right?
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#8739
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Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball
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Update. Shaved the flats, soaked and heated. Locked in the vise and was able to leverage it out.
If those are folding bead WTB Velociraptor tires, that ride ought to be plush.
I'm more confident when the cranks and spindle are steel, but I've been working stuck pedals loose with a pencil tip propane torch and {Insert your favorite penetrating lube}. It's a little more dicey with aluminum cranks, but I keep the flame on the end of the spindle to try and heat that vs the alloy, and only for 15-20 seconds. It doesn't take much heat to crush the imperfections locking the threads together. Spray the lube on and it'll be wicked into the joint as it cools. It'd be a shame the crankset is paired for life to those pedals.
You were turning the wrench the right way, right?
I'm more confident when the cranks and spindle are steel, but I've been working stuck pedals loose with a pencil tip propane torch and {Insert your favorite penetrating lube}. It's a little more dicey with aluminum cranks, but I keep the flame on the end of the spindle to try and heat that vs the alloy, and only for 15-20 seconds. It doesn't take much heat to crush the imperfections locking the threads together. Spray the lube on and it'll be wicked into the joint as it cools. It'd be a shame the crankset is paired for life to those pedals.
You were turning the wrench the right way, right?
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#8740
Steel is real
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Location: Not far from Paris
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Bikes: 1992Giant Tourer,1992MeridaAlbon,1996Scapin,1998KonaKilaueua,1993Peugeot Prestige,1991RaleighTeamZ(to be upgraded),1998 Jamis Dragon,1992CTWallis(to be built),1998VettaTeam(to be built),1995Coppi(to be built),1993Grandis(to be built)
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the finished project of the 1998 jamis dragon 11,8 with XT780 T, Mavic Crossmax SSC SL, Cane Creek S1 headset and Ritchey Stem and Ritchey riser bar. The frame was smaller but thanks to my genius and for having purchased the right stem and the right riser bar , I have adapted tit to my size perfectly
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Bikes: 2013 Cannondale Caad 8, 2010 Opus Fidelio, 1985 Peugeot UO14, 1999 Peugeot Dune, Sakai Select, L'Avantage, 1971 Gitane Apache Standard, 1999 Specialized Hard Rock
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Thankful to a friend who recently bought a brand new mountain bike which made this oldest bike in the stable redundant so he asked if I could use it. I've always liked seeing what people do with these beauties so thought I would update it with some newer components and turn it into an urban multipurpose bike for some light gravel, comfy urban cruising bike. Open to any suggestions. Has a 1X crank but need to find a larger geared cassette for more options.
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Thankful to a friend who recently bought a brand new mountain bike which made this oldest bike in the stable redundant so he asked if I could use it. I've always liked seeing what people do with these beauties so thought I would update it with some newer components and turn it into an urban multipurpose bike for some light gravel, comfy urban cruising bike. Open to any suggestions. Has a 1X crank but need to find a larger geared cassette for more options.
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#8743
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Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
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Thankful to a friend who recently bought a brand new mountain bike which made this oldest bike in the stable redundant so he asked if I could use it. I've always liked seeing what people do with these beauties so thought I would update it with some newer components and turn it into an urban multipurpose bike for some light gravel, comfy urban cruising bike. Open to any suggestions. Has a 1X crank but need to find a larger geared cassette for more options.
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Thanks Daywood and Korina, I'm pretty stoked about this ride and thankful. It needs a good scrubbing and has a few scratches but nothing too bad. See if some touch up paint can help. I'm right with you on most of those suggestions - plan on setting up a 1X10 or 11 with micro shifter, new brakes (probably V--brakes as I have no problems with them) new rear derailleur obviously, new pedals and a new seat and post maybe. A few test rides and the handlebar stem feels pretty good but I need to raise the seat a bit so we'll have to see. I don't like the current bar so hoping for something a little more casual- swept back maybe? BMX bar? Not sure.
As for tires, I'm a real sucker for thick gum wall tires that I see in the bike rebuilds site (Schwalbe, Maxxis, Billy Bonkers). I'm sure they're not the best but they add that bling to the bike.
Now, where do I buy all this stuff? ha ha
As for tires, I'm a real sucker for thick gum wall tires that I see in the bike rebuilds site (Schwalbe, Maxxis, Billy Bonkers). I'm sure they're not the best but they add that bling to the bike.
Now, where do I buy all this stuff? ha ha
#8745
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you can also include panaracer pasela - available in 1.75 gumwall ... not as wide as the other listed tires but still work well on a variety of surfaces
if you want to spend a bit more can look into the Rene Herse 26” gumwall tires
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Thanks Daywood and Korina, I'm pretty stoked about this ride and thankful. It needs a good scrubbing and has a few scratches but nothing too bad. See if some touch up paint can help. I'm right with you on most of those suggestions - plan on setting up a 1X10 or 11 with micro shifter, new brakes (probably V--brakes as I have no problems with them) new rear derailleur obviously, new pedals and a new seat and post maybe. A few test rides and the handlebar stem feels pretty good but I need to raise the seat a bit so we'll have to see. I don't like the current bar so hoping for something a little more casual- swept back maybe? BMX bar? Not sure.
As for tires, I'm a real sucker for thick gum wall tires that I see in the bike rebuilds site (Schwalbe, Maxxis, Billy Bonkers). I'm sure they're not the best but they add that bling to the bike.
Now, where do I buy all this stuff? ha ha
As for tires, I'm a real sucker for thick gum wall tires that I see in the bike rebuilds site (Schwalbe, Maxxis, Billy Bonkers). I'm sure they're not the best but they add that bling to the bike.
Now, where do I buy all this stuff? ha ha
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Not mine, but the front keeps pushing me to bite us. First year edition.
interesting to me, the seat post has a quick release. The hubs do not.
interesting to me, the seat post has a quick release. The hubs do not.
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Also added the Hite-Rite, proto dropper stem. Never mastered the thing underway, had to stop first.
#8750
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'89 Team Stumpjumper. Been in storage most of it’s life with hardly any use, Did have a set of Wheelsmith wheels built for it with street tires cuz I always ride road bikes. One of those things I thought ‘I had to have’ back then. Deore XT cmpnts
Road it in the rain once, hence, the annodizing on rear rim disappeared…sigh
Road it in the rain once, hence, the annodizing on rear rim disappeared…sigh
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