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#6251
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I didn't know there was a kit available - Learn something new every day
The bike I have was definitely NOT a kit install, though - The frame and fork have factory-welded brackets, to take the drive.
It obviously came that way.
The bike I have was definitely NOT a kit install, though - The frame and fork have factory-welded brackets, to take the drive.
It obviously came that way.
#6252
buy my bikes
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Michigan
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Bikes: my very own customized GUNNAR CrossHairs
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Cannondale Delt V mid 90s
Cannondale frame. Surly fork. Lots of stuff from the parts bin.
I stripped frame, polished with 600 or so grit. Powdered with a smoke clear.
A bit small for me so it’ll be up for sale soon.
#6254
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Soviet of Oregon or Pensacola FL
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Bikes: Still have a few left!
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Last shot of your RH is great! Been riding a new Regal on my 91 Montare and Stopped by our co-op for some bar ends. Also found a Vuelta leather saddle with beusage that's compatible with Montare's, so moved the Regal to my Bianchi Trofeo for now. Don
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#6255
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new one in the stable:
#6256
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Southport, North Carolina, USA & Pevensey, East Sussex, UK
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Bikes: 1)1992 Trek 970, 2)2010 Trek 6500, 3)1973 Colnago Super, 4)1955 Freddie Grubb Meteor. 5)1993 Airborne Ti-Hag Titanium. 6)1936 BSA 602DX Roadster. 7)1957 Philips P2 Sports. 8)1955 Dayton Roadmaster. 9)1948 Humber Clubman. 10) 1949 Sunbeam WA3 Wayfarer
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1991 Trek 970 Mountain Bike
Here is my Trek 970 Mountain Bike, all original except smooth tyres for road use and Brooks B17 Saddle and Bar Grips & Pedals. The Shimano Rapid Fire changers still work well and I located another set NOS in original box to replace them when they eventually give out. Paintwork is almost unscathed. I ride this bike a lot, one of my favourite rides. Repacked hubs recently and found no signs of wear. The Deore DX & XT components on this bike are such high quality.
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#6257
tantum vehi
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Flathead Valley, MT
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Gorgeous Trek! Those Deore DX derailleurs are some of the sexiest ever made IMHO. Now you just need some fenders
#6258
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Bikes: Waterford Paramount Touring, Giant CFM-2, Raleigh Sports 3-speeds in M23 & L23, Schwinn Cimarron oddball build, Marin Palisades Trail dropbar conversion, Nishiki Cresta GT
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#6259
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Southport, North Carolina, USA & Pevensey, East Sussex, UK
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Bikes: 1)1992 Trek 970, 2)2010 Trek 6500, 3)1973 Colnago Super, 4)1955 Freddie Grubb Meteor. 5)1993 Airborne Ti-Hag Titanium. 6)1936 BSA 602DX Roadster. 7)1957 Philips P2 Sports. 8)1955 Dayton Roadmaster. 9)1948 Humber Clubman. 10) 1949 Sunbeam WA3 Wayfarer
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#6261
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Location: Concord, NC
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Bikes: 1984 Bianchi Tipo Corsa, 1985 Cannondale SM600 (24/26)
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Metal "Rim Strips" ?
Nice Bike! I have a question about those wheels; do they have that "foil" strip covering the rim-holes like the 20"/BMX wheels did? I seem to remember them being red/gold or black/gold sided. When I worked in a bike shop way-back-when, those strips were always cracking and it was almost impossible to get new ones. Enjoy the bike!
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#6262
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Nice Bike! I have a question about those wheels; do they have that "foil" strip covering the rim-holes like the 20"/BMX wheels did? I seem to remember them being red/gold or black/gold sided. When I worked in a bike shop way-back-when, those strips were always cracking and it was almost impossible to get new ones. Enjoy the bike!
#6263
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Schwinn probe
As she sits... Barely rolls and wont stop. Now i want to ride it some more lol
As she sits... Barely rolls and wont stop. Now i want to ride it some more lol
#6264
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fire Here is my Trek 970 Mountain Bike, all original except smooth tyres for road use and Brooks B17 Saddle and Bar Grips. The Shimano Rapid Fire changers still work well and I located another set NOS in original box to replace them when they eventually give out. Paintwork is almost unscathed. I ride this bike a lot, one of my favourite rides. Repacked hubs recently and found no signs of wear. The Deore DX & XT components on this bike are such high quality.
The purple 1992 970 is one of the bikes in the color I am looking for (takes patience when you ride a 22"). My 1992 950 is the same frame with LX components (XT shifters), but black. They are great bikes.
#6265
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Location: Southport, North Carolina, USA & Pevensey, East Sussex, UK
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Bikes: 1)1992 Trek 970, 2)2010 Trek 6500, 3)1973 Colnago Super, 4)1955 Freddie Grubb Meteor. 5)1993 Airborne Ti-Hag Titanium. 6)1936 BSA 602DX Roadster. 7)1957 Philips P2 Sports. 8)1955 Dayton Roadmaster. 9)1948 Humber Clubman. 10) 1949 Sunbeam WA3 Wayfarer
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The purple 970 is a 1992 model. The 1991 970 was black with white splash and the 1991 950 was purple.
The purple 1992 970 is one of the bikes in the color I am looking for (takes patience when you ride a 22"). My 1992 950 is the same frame with LX components (XT shifters), but black. They are great bikes.
The purple 1992 970 is one of the bikes in the color I am looking for (takes patience when you ride a 22"). My 1992 950 is the same frame with LX components (XT shifters), but black. They are great bikes.
#6266
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It's just marketing.
#6267
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HAD to pick this one up! Trying to save the bucks these days but for a couple of them, this one is mine. 1996 930SHX 18” MTB by Trek. Only thing not original is the cage, bash guard and air in the tires. Everything looks good. It’s just dirty. Tires holding air, seat isn’t ripped, everything shiftes okay, back brake needs some attention.
This is how it came off the rack. Going to give it a complete tear down, clean, polish and lube for some spring time trails with the son. Size is spot on for my height.
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@3speedslow Love it.
I'm sure that stem would appreciate a trip to the hardware store and $1.50 spent on some stainless bolts to replace the rusty ones!
What kinda shape is the fork in?
I'm sure that stem would appreciate a trip to the hardware store and $1.50 spent on some stainless bolts to replace the rusty ones!
What kinda shape is the fork in?
#6270
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@3speedslow Love it.
I'm sure that stem would appreciate a trip to the hardware store and $1.50 spent on some stainless bolts to replace the rusty ones!
What kinda shape is the fork in?
I'm sure that stem would appreciate a trip to the hardware store and $1.50 spent on some stainless bolts to replace the rusty ones!
What kinda shape is the fork in?
Yes I have a thing about rusty bolts. I will OX them before making the replace decision. The SHX seem to be in great shape too. Plenty of firm response when I push hard on them. Travel is listed at 46mm
Checking the shop decal I think the store is still in business, in one form or another. Rhode Island! This probably came down with a Marine but stayed behind for me to find.
Tomorrow is tear down day. Bonus is the tire lever set which came in the frame bag
#6271
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Going to save the nobbies for trail riding so switched them out with Conti town and country tires. Enjoying the ride of this Trek last few days both pavement and grassy dirt trails. Need some new brake blocks, the original Shimano ones are dried hard.