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A fun day today. I decided to go back to a small village nearby to see if a bike that had been there a couple of months ago was still there. I recall they wanted $40 when I saw it but I didn't have time or my rack and we had friends with us in the car.
When I asked about the bike, the lady said it was sold but there were some bikes by the shed that needed work. I had a look and there was the Triumph MTB I had been looking at. Dirtier and with flat tires and some new rust. What's your bottom line I ask, expecting the same $40 price. I pulled a twenty out of my wallet, and she replied, $20?
Sold!
What I know so far:
Triumph badged made in Canada by Raleigh Canada Ser.#RB522649 , Likely 1995
Decent condition, good paint and decals.
Low end Falcon components
6sp freewheel, double chainring
Needs rear tube
Rides decent, nothing stuck.
Internal routed cables, found that a little odd on this type of bike.
Steel wheels with very good chrome.
The wind won't blow it away at 35lbs!
It can upgraded from the parts bin and be company for my 1980 Triumph TR7.
When I asked about the bike, the lady said it was sold but there were some bikes by the shed that needed work. I had a look and there was the Triumph MTB I had been looking at. Dirtier and with flat tires and some new rust. What's your bottom line I ask, expecting the same $40 price. I pulled a twenty out of my wallet, and she replied, $20?
Sold!
What I know so far:
Triumph badged made in Canada by Raleigh Canada Ser.#RB522649 , Likely 1995
Decent condition, good paint and decals.
Low end Falcon components
6sp freewheel, double chainring
Needs rear tube
Rides decent, nothing stuck.
Internal routed cables, found that a little odd on this type of bike.
Steel wheels with very good chrome.
The wind won't blow it away at 35lbs!
It can upgraded from the parts bin and be company for my 1980 Triumph TR7.
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We are what we reflect. We are the changes that we bring to this world. Ride often. -Geo.-
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#4678
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I just converted this one to fixed gear for winter commuting. My first FG experience. I like it. I'm considering getting a flip-flop hub so I can use it as a freewheel SS for dirt riding as well.
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My '90 Trek 930 from Yellow Bike, just converted to dropbars. Yellow tape reused from donor bike.
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Picked this up this past weekend, and took it for its first (probably ever) proper trail ride. This thing is a rocket ship on the uphill's compared to my late 2000's hard tail mtb. Dowhills it is a different beast all together, just have to soak up as much as you can with your legs and arms and hold on for dear life
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#4683
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Picked this up this past weekend, and took it for its first (probably ever) proper trail ride. This thing is a rocket ship on the uphill's compared to my late 2000's hard tail mtb. Dowhills it is a different beast all together, just have to soak up as much as you can with your legs and arms and hold on for dear life
OMG, what a beauty!
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Not very vintage, but it is steel and has a rigid fork (for now). 2002 Bianchi Tycoon XL Boron. A photo of the bike and a catalog page for the curious. It rides like a dream on trails. Weighs in around 25lbs. Needs a better seat and seatpost. @bianchigirl, thanks for the info when I was buying the frame.
2002 Bianchi Tycoon XL Boron by PeterDSims, on Flickr
2002 Bianchi Tycoon XL Boron by PeterDSims, on Flickr
#4686
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Giant Iguana. Sountour XCM group that dates '88, six speed. Conflicting info so far on the exact year, some say U-brake in '88, some don't. Not too many examples on the internet. The "GIANT" font should be pretty telling. Regardless, it's a cool bike, and one I was drooling over at the age of 18-19 when shopping for my first mtn bike. There was no Giant dealer nearby so I ended up with a Rockhopper, which was sweet too.
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Just picked up this little guy tonight. It's a little too small for me so I might built it up as a townie/cruiser for my mom.
If anyone has an extra 1" threaded rigid fork for it, let me know.
If anyone has an extra 1" threaded rigid fork for it, let me know.
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Here's one that I had, sure seemed like an '88, from the Suntour date codes.
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This is my 1992 Miyata Elevation 8000. It is a recent build with an inspiring story as the frame previously belonged to a forum member before it changed hands. It took a while but here is the end result.
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The part that locks the axle to the frame is called a nut. The part next to it is an axle spacer (aka dropout spacer).
Several times if I do a quick stop and go, like at a traffic light, or if I have to dodge something, if I do not down shift to a very easy gear before I start pedaling again, the torque pulls the axle out and thus I have to stop and secure the wheel back in place....quite irritating.
Thanks for the bit of info.
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The part that locks the axle to the frame is called a nut. The part next to it is an axle spacer (aka dropout spacer).
Do you know if it secures the axle in place...I just looked up drop out spacers and I'm not sure if this is what I am thinking. My quote above explains my issue and I really like the bike but lately this is happening far to often and getting annoying
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Thanks a lot!...I guess I meant the part that secures the axle to the frame.
Several times if I do a quick stop and go, like at a traffic light, or if I have to dodge something, if I do not down shift to a very easy gear before I start pedaling again, the torque pulls the axle out and thus I have to stop and secure the wheel back in place....quite irritating.
Thanks for the bit of info.
Several times if I do a quick stop and go, like at a traffic light, or if I have to dodge something, if I do not down shift to a very easy gear before I start pedaling again, the torque pulls the axle out and thus I have to stop and secure the wheel back in place....quite irritating.
Thanks for the bit of info.
Buy a pair of track nuts for a rear wheel. 10mm x 1
Somax Track Nuts - Pair
They bite into the dropouts and keep the axle from slipping. I'd go for the axle approx in the middle of the dropouts.
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1989 Schwinn Cimarron. Becoming thirsty won't be an issue; it can handle 5 bottles.