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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By JimmyFish

Yesterday’s pics from my gravel ride across Tte...

Yesterday’s pics from my gravel ride across Tte Everglades.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By JimmyFish

Thanks but not really. I rebuilt that one and...

Thanks but not really. I rebuilt that one and works fine. I’m going to look for a straight fork one day and add disc wheels.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By JimmyFish

Gary The Gravel Grinder

Here's a project I've been tinkering with to re-purpose my 2006 Gary Fisher Marlin. Becoming an Everglades gravel levee rider and a greenway bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,517
Posted By JimmyFish

My Gary revisited...

Lots of rain here in southern Florida. Getting this bike finally going again and taking test rides in between the raindrops. Making a sidewalk pounder and a gravel grinder out of my beloved 2006 Gary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JimmyFish

Thats a great story! I gave a 30 yr old but...

Thats a great story!
I gave a 30 yr old but brand new condition Specialized Hardrock that I protected and pampered for all that time. I was holding on to it in hopes of selling it to the right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JimmyFish

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Locked and loaded update!
Forum: Touring
03-31-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,862
Posted By JimmyFish

Origin8 drops. Very nice in my opinion.

Origin8 drops. Very nice in my opinion.
Forum: Touring
03-30-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,862
Posted By JimmyFish

I have no complaints concerning my rack. But I...

I have no complaints concerning my rack. But I wouldn’t trust it on a transcontinental ride, for sure.
Forum: Touring
03-29-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,862
Posted By JimmyFish

Sunlite front rack. Worked fine for me, they come...

Sunlite front rack. Worked fine for me, they come with a spacer that keeps the contact away from the pivot point. I think it may be good up to 10-15 lbs. Blackburn also makes a "Local" model but it's...
Forum: Touring
03-29-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,862
Posted By JimmyFish

Greenway ride today.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 931,517
Posted By JimmyFish

Re-homed my '89 Specialized Hard Rock for a person in need

There’s this guy maybe a couple years older than me that lives with his mom in our subdivision. His only transportation is his bicycle. Since I’ve been living here I’ve seen him riding everywhere....
Forum: Touring
03-27-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,862
Posted By JimmyFish

More progress from today on my 2006 GF Marlin...

More progress from today on my 2006 GF Marlin metamorphosis into my budget ground pounder.

...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

More progress today. Front rack added. ...

More progress today. Front rack added.

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Forum: Touring
03-26-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 395
Posted By JimmyFish

2006 GF Marlin conversation

Posted elsewhere but here are pictures of my conversion, an ongoing project of fun. Bought this bike for $40 two years ago. Added my take offs from my 16 Specialized mtb 1x9, new headset and my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

Update this week. Hand positions for days. I can...

Update this week. Hand positions for days. I can sit up for sightseeing and to catch a breath or get down on the drops to avoid wind. Rides so sweet.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

You are correct but I’m just trying not to put...

You are correct but I’m just trying not to put anymore into this bike at the moment. I’m about to bite the dust because of this disaster. A bulk of my job deals with cruise lines and travel agencies....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-15-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

The first saddle is a Specialized MTB saddle that...

The first saddle is a Specialized MTB saddle that has very sparse padding. That huge saddle that’s on now might look ridiculous but in reality rides like a Barcalounger. I can stay on that one all...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-14-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

Update...

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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

LOL, the shock fork weighs that! Got a bunch of...

LOL, the shock fork weighs that!
Got a bunch of supplies coming in, this bike is about to get frame wrapped in satin black.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-19, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

It's a nice ride, nothing I'd ever take on a...

It's a nice ride, nothing I'd ever take on a trail, but then again, I remember what I used to ride way back in 1986. Thats back when ships were made from wood and men made from steel. It's just a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

The 2006 Judy TT overhaul pictorial.

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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,198
Posted By JimmyFish

2006 Gary Fisher re-do, a total take-offs parts bike.

Converted to a 1x9 with a 32t up front. Contemplating a disc wheelset. Dunno. But she shifts like butter, one click, one shift. The parts are off my 2016 Rockhopper. Why keep your take-offs in a box,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-18, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

Update...Rockhopper 29er Comp!

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-18, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

You betcha. I got out Saturday morning before...

You betcha. I got out Saturday morning before daylight and got about 15 miles of road. Took my wife to a local bike park and put in another 7 miles. Got up this morning and another 15 miles by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

Oh, yeah!

Oh, yeah!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-18, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

You my friend, just revealed yourself aa a person...

You my friend, just revealed yourself aa a person of unseen wisdom.
But to tell you the truth, the seat post size is my 27.2mm vs her 31.8mm so a swap won't work. LOL

Actually, when I brought the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-18, 05:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

Oh, that seat. But I'll keep in in the garage. It...

Oh, that seat. But I'll keep in in the garage. It doesn't look good on this bit, but it sure is comfy! I'll drop is back on for things like a Critical Mass ride and for cruising downtown excursions...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-18, 05:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

Yep. Trying not to dump a bunch of cash into this...

Yep. Trying not to dump a bunch of cash into this bike, I know I'd never get it back but I don't plan to build and sell. New seat, post, a 45mm flat stem, grips and Presta adapters arrive today. The...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

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Meet the Thelma Saris. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By JimmyFish

Back in after 25+ years. -stoked as a merf.

I am all in again since my big hit by s drunk driver in 1998. Lost confidence in racing. Walked away from it but my Schwinn Paramount was gone. Fast forward to here. This time much older and married...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

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This is it.

And my recent purchase, an '04 Gary Fisher Marlin. $60 find....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JimmyFish

Not according to this owner.... ...

Not according to this owner....

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JimmyFish

Most of the stuff I see for sale on OfferUp is...

Most of the stuff I see for sale on OfferUp is high priced junk, but every once in a while, you can come across a diamond in the rough.
Somebody, not the kid I bought this from, did a few upgrades....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JimmyFish

Best spent $60 ever. Gary Fisher ‘04 Marlin.

I’ll ride this one until the wheels fall off.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 06:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

Ok, 10 is done. What a nightmare to get THAT...

Ok, 10 is done. What a nightmare to get THAT accomplished.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

I'm dying over here...

I'm dying over here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

3 more post, are you kidding me?

3 more post, are you kidding me?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

There’s also one about the Priest and lil kids.

There’s also one about the Priest and lil kids.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

And so is this next post.

And so is this next post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

You guys are the bee’s knees.

You guys are the bee’s knees.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

Right? I'm 3 down and 7 up at the moment!

Right? I'm 3 down and 7 up at the moment!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-18, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

Sweet! That's pretty close to what I want to do. ...

Sweet! That's pretty close to what I want to do.
I'm now thinking think the Hard Rock is now going to be our grocery getter. We live about 1/2 mile from a Publix and a good 1-1/2 miles from an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 10:12 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 78,852
Posted By JimmyFish

Wow!!

Wow!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,897
Posted By JimmyFish

Updating an '86 Specialized Hardrock...

Wow! Glad I found this forum! My first post, so please don't judge me...

So, you read the title of this post and you're asking why??
I've had this bike since the day I bought it from the showroom...
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