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#5251
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Location: New Hampshire, US
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Bikes: 1989 Giant Iguana
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1989 Giant Iguana. My wife bought this new as a gift for me and I rode it on and off road, probably a couple thousand miles in the first few years, then I got into Triathlon and bought a Cannondale R400 to train and race. I sold the Cannondale in 2007 when I got into sailing. I never considered selling this bike, so now I have just recently cleaned it up a bit and am about to replace the original cables, switch to clipless pedals, and put on some new tubes and tires. I know that bar ends are out of favor for most riders, but I still like them, so I think they will stay.
#5252
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It's alive again! It didn't even need cables, just a few drips of Tri Flow. It's back to snappy shifting and smooth brakes. What it does need is brake shoes. It's got the original Shimano rim killers on it. You know, the shoes that rip chunks of aluminum out of the rims and then grind the rims to death with them. I am hesitant to order Koolstops online, because it may be Easter before I see them. But, I will try to find alternate shipping so I might get them before next weekend. The Vetta Tri shock saddle was too soft, so a Terry Fly with Ti rails took it's place. The tires also got changed to a set of Conti Xkings I had laying around. They fit like it was made for them. Very happy with my $80 purchase.,,,,BD
#5253
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: North Carolina
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Bikes: 1993 Trek 5500, 1983 Peugeot PSV-10, 1984 Torpado Super Strada, 1994 Giant ATX 890, 2015 Scott Scale 740, 1982 Peugeot PH10S, 2023 Bombtrack Hook Ext
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#5254
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: San Diego
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Bikes: Mutiny Bikes Villij frame will full Shadow Conspiracy parts. 95' Specialized Rockhopper. 87 Schwinn Super Sport
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so heres my 95' specialized rockhopper I bought for $125. I originally bought it to convert into a road tourer, but I took it on some trails once and quickly made the decision to go full MTB.
#5255
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Colorado
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Bikes: '91 Mtn Tek Vertical, '74 Raleigh Sports, '72 Raleigh Twenty, '84 Univega Gran Turismo, '09 Surly Karate Monkey, '92 Burley Rock-n-Roll, '86 Miyata 310, '76 Raleigh Shopper
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#5256
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It's alive again! It didn't even need cables, just a few drips of Tri Flow. It's back to snappy shifting and smooth brakes. What it does need is brake shoes. It's got the original Shimano rim killers on it. You know, the shoes that rip chunks of aluminum out of the rims and then grind the rims to death with them. I am hesitant to order Koolstops online, because it may be Easter before I see them. But, I will try to find alternate shipping so I might get them before next weekend. The Vetta Tri shock saddle was too soft, so a Terry Fly with Ti rails took it's place. The tires also got changed to a set of Conti Xkings I had laying around. They fit like it was made for them. Very happy with my $80 purchase.,,,,BD
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Hello All,
As this is my second post, let me say thank you to the members here for all of their knowledge and insight. These forums are an incredible resource. I also posted this over in the "history of Ross" thread, so please excuse the repeat.
My question. Has anyone ever seen a blue Ross mountain bike in the Mt. series? - I'm going to look at one that was described as original, with:
Blue ano rims, bull moose bars, big thumb shifters (shimano or maybe suntour?) cantilever brakes, 4130 tubing, and a "Hi Tech" decal.
No other decals visible from posting. Any information you guys have on this particular bike would be greatly appreciated - maybe guesses at the model or position in early ross MTB hierarchy?
Thanks for the help.
As this is my second post, let me say thank you to the members here for all of their knowledge and insight. These forums are an incredible resource. I also posted this over in the "history of Ross" thread, so please excuse the repeat.
My question. Has anyone ever seen a blue Ross mountain bike in the Mt. series? - I'm going to look at one that was described as original, with:
Blue ano rims, bull moose bars, big thumb shifters (shimano or maybe suntour?) cantilever brakes, 4130 tubing, and a "Hi Tech" decal.
No other decals visible from posting. Any information you guys have on this particular bike would be greatly appreciated - maybe guesses at the model or position in early ross MTB hierarchy?
Thanks for the help.
#5259
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Middle Earth (aka IA)
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Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
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#5260
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I picked up a 1993 Trek 950 last year from Craigslist. It is a heck of a bike. I commute on it and I ride it in gnarly stuff as well. It was a fine winter bike with studded tires. The bike got filthy from winter riding; I just gave it a spring cleaning and overhaul.
#5261
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Location: Land of Pleasant Living
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Bought new in about 1993 for commuting and kid transport. Recently sold. It replaced a another unit whose down tube broke after a few weeks.
For some stupid reason, I didn't go down to 170 when I replaced the cranks many years ago. Otherwise a nice, comfortable, bike, but I don't miss the weight.
For some stupid reason, I didn't go down to 170 when I replaced the cranks many years ago. Otherwise a nice, comfortable, bike, but I don't miss the weight.
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#5264
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@orbeamike to your BG
@orbeamike to your BG
#5265
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Bend, Washington State
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Bikes: 1937 Hobbs; 1977 Bruce Gordon; 1987 Bill Holland; 1988 Schwinn Paramount (Fixed gear); 1999 Fat City Yo Eddy (MTB); 2018 Woodrup (Touring) 2016 Ritchey breakaway
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That BG is so cool!
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#5269
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When I 1st got this bike the thought of a fresh paint did cross my mind, now I find all the "patina" and battle scars even more appealing. I ride this bike, so what if another nick in the paint.....
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#5270
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Here's my 1991 Giant ATX 760, celebrating our 25th year together Bought this bike new and a Giant Rincon for my wife back in 1991, sold the wifes bike but held on to this one. Always loved the yellow. Mostly original but did save all the original parts!
#5271
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When I got the Ritchey it had an amateur bass boat paint job that was pretty scary.
#5272
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Montreal Canada
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Bikes: CAAD3, DA 7401 Drivetrain, 36H Mavic Open Pro on Phil hubs, Worthington Stemz, Cinelli 66-42, Athena pedals
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My 1998 Gary Fisher dressed for winter:
and dressed for summer:
and dressed for summer:
#5273
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