Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels (Post 18369367)

The more I think about it, the more I probably won't. If I end up really liking the build, I'll probably take my time with another nicer frame with really crappy paint. This can be my "introductory" bike to dropbar MTB and then I can sell it off if I decide to build up another one.

The pictures don't show how bad the paint is, though. There really are quite a lot of nicks and scrapes, and a big scrape down the fork on the left. There's even a good sized ding in the top tube. Not a full on dent, but enough that you notice it.

Originally Posted by Rowan (Post 18369156)

As you all might gather by my "good" humour, today's event went well.

The worst thing that happened was I lost 10 cans of Coke when they dropped 18" on to the side step of the van. Damned aluminium cans dent and burst, spewing Coke everywhere. Some of them were really subtle, and I had to listen carefully to hear the hiss. I opened and emptied all the bad ones.

Then the side door started to stick later in the event because of the sugary mess... so out with the water to wash it down.

But apart from that, we had food and water left over, which is the most important thing in my book. The last guy to the checkpoints had as much choice as the fastest one. And everyone was happy with the route, the weather... all of it.

I can go to bed tonight with a clear conscience. :thumb:

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 18369372)

I'd even go with some 25.4 rando bars if cheap dirt drops don't make themselves available.

No way I'd do DT shifters. Suntour Barcons are still somewhat easy to find cheap. Although sometimes I have trouble shifting MTB triple with them, other times they sweep all three rings no problemo.

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 18369359)

Good luck with that. I don't get it.

Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 18369459)

the only reason i didnt suggest barcons is im having a hard time finding 8speed shifters <$80 myself

dunno how many speedz that jawn has

ps: i haz 25.4 rando barz that need a home, jus sayin :innocent:

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 18369379)

Sorry, but I can't agree with the preservationists. Old isn't a virtue if it also means beat up. That frame is screaming for some Bondo and powder coating. As Mrs. Poole so famously said about being faced with a crappy situation, "You just have to scrape your shoe and move on."

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 18369485)

Olde Suntour Barcons shift 8-speed no problem, if you don't mind the non-indexed action.

The hardrock probably has 7-speed.

I really need to pull the trigger on a 10-speed cassette to go with my $50 Dura-Ace barends soon. I should probably get another set of those barends before they disappear, too.

Originally Posted by UnfilteredDregs (Post 18368296)

Consistently the best prices I can find, I've ordered from here a few times:

Clincher tires only

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 18369301)

A bunch of riders in my club are now doing "gravel rides" which sound like they are 80-90% road rides with strategic sections of gravel and/or unpaved roads. It's supposedly a lot of fun. I am doing my best to look away from the light, but may give it a try sometime. I have 25 width GP4000s tires on the Roubaix (still using 23s on the Habanero) and I am told I could do ok with that setup.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 18369287)

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/1993-hard...on-22479_3.jpg

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 18369673)

https://www.strava.com/activities/445524696

Ouch. Awesome, but still stupid. Because it was running.

Originally Posted by FLvector (Post 18369608)

As long as you don't mind waiting a bit, PBK usually has the best price on tires I can find.

Continental Grand Prix 4000S II

Originally Posted by UnfilteredDregs (Post 18369789)

Must remove Dork Disk.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 18369802)

fixed

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 18369815)

Says the one other dedicated runner here! :p

Originally Posted by bah humbug (Post 18369814)

no comment about the kickstand?

Originally Posted by Doug28450 (Post 18368921)

There's a light at the end of the tunnel?

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 18369301)

A bunch of riders in my club are now doing "gravel rides" which sound like they are 80-90% road rides with strategic sections of gravel and/or unpaved roads. It's supposedly a lot of fun. I am doing my best to look away from the light, but may give it a try sometime. I have 25 width GP4000s tires on the Roubaix (still using 23s on the Habanero) and I am told I could do ok with that setup.

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 18369359)

Good luck with that. I don't get it.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 18369822)

But cycling >> running.

Originally Posted by UnfilteredDregs (Post 18369905)

Don't get what? Gravel? Gravel is much more fun than road riding as long as you have the right tires...

Originally Posted by UnfilteredDregs (Post 18369804)

PBK has never had a good stock of tubeless, besides 23mm at times, when I've checked...they have zero tubeless as of this moment.