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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By mstateglfr

If that is the reach you need, then it too much...

If that is the reach you need, then it too much stem.
...it also probably means the bike's geometey isn't ideal for you, but many of these bikes fit that reality.
If the Stem is being used simply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

No race that I have been in or read about has...

No race that I have been in or read about has limited the style of bicycle. The only rule has been you must pedal fully under your own power- so no e-assist.

There are often times separate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Sit and spin- it keeps weight over the rear tire....

Sit and spin- it keeps weight over the rear tire.
Or stand and adjust your balance so it isnt front biased.

It isnt the tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Nice result! Agreed on what you mentioned...

Nice result!
Agreed on what you mentioned needing to do with the paint- compressing it softly about 20-30min after spraying helps to smooth out the paint and helps it harden well. It ends up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-18, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

While you have sajd you are in a market without...

While you have sajd you are in a market without 'sophisticated' buyers and the high end of the market gets little interest, your co-op is easily better in prices and quality of goods than all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-17, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Look for early 90s hybrids. 700c tires, modern...

Look for early 90s hybrids. 700c tires, modern 130 dropout spacing, and many are quity double butted cromo tubing with space for 40mm tires.

Univega ViaActiva 300 or other Via and Activa models....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

huh, crazy that the Audax are out of stock for so...

huh, crazy that the Audax are out of stock for so long- they are just the brake levers with the mount but not bar end shifter attached. Basically, every other mechanical shifter that is in stock is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

I have 2x11 Gevenalle shifters on my gravel bike...

I have 2x11 Gevenalle shifters on my gravel bike and love them. The front friction shifts are quck and accurate. The rear havent missed a shift(when shifting has been properly tuned) and I actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Unreal. Fantastic looking build. The Sugino...

Unreal. Fantastic looking build.
The Sugino cranke is beautiful, love the white housing with the other colors, and nice touch on the chainstay protector.

Related note- Dajia is a brand by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

No, an older 7sp MTB RD wont work with 11sp 6800...

No, an older 7sp MTB RD wont work with 11sp 6800 shifting.
That original RD would work with 7, 8, 9, or older 10sp STIs(not current Tiagra).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

What model Ultegra? And did you get STI...

What model Ultegra?
And did you get STI shifters or bar end Ultegra shifters?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Wow, thats a strong opinion. - Threadless...

Wow, thats a strong opinion.

- Threadless stems allow for easier bar mounting, which reduces scratching and frustration.
- Many of the dirt drop/flared bars are an incredibly tight fit around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

For your Paramount- Origin8 1-1/8" Threaded to...

For your Paramount- Origin8 1-1/8" Threaded to 1-1/8" Threadless Quill Stem Adapter (http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/origin8-1-1-8-threaded-to-1-1-8-threadless-quill-stem-adapter)
There are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Spinner is a taiwan company. They are now owned...

Spinner is a taiwan company. They are now owned by another company, but still make forks.
I have seen them on bikes made between '85 and '92, both road and ATB/MTB frames.
I think Fuji had a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-16, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

The triple triangle frame is killer. Gt...

The triple triangle frame is killer.

Gt woods bars (forget the actual name, but woods is in it) are really versatile for city and path use.

Cantis, set up properly, should stop quickly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-16, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

What model is this? Love the dimensions- doesnt...

What model is this? Love the dimensions- doesnt look wonky with an absurdly long stem or anything like that. Its like your geometry was made for a 26" drop bar conversion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-16, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

I have routed bar end shifters on 2 bikes under...

I have routed bar end shifters on 2 bikes under the tape and out near the stem. One is some friction Suntour barcons and the other are 9sp indexed Shimano bar ends. Both shift smooth and accurate. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Yeah, my brotherinlaw converted a 750 Multitrack...

Yeah, my brotherinlaw converted a 750 Multitrack into a gravel bike earlier this year- its mostly all original, just friction bar ends, new stem, new bars, new brake levers.
Really capable bike now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

I have the origin8 gary OS sweep and love em. ...

I have the origin8 gary OS sweep and love em. Riding the drops is a bit like driving a bus due to the width, but it also ensures a stable steer on loose ground which is what makes it so great.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

I ride 63-65cm road bikes. My vintage MTBs have...

I ride 63-65cm road bikes.
My vintage MTBs have been 22" which is 56cm.

The top tube lenght on my mtb generally matches my road bike top tubes.

If someone rides a 56cm road bike and you give...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Typically its a smaller frame compared to a road...

Typically its a smaller frame compared to a road bike. This is especially true with many 80s/early 90s MTBs due to the top tube being very long in relation to the seat tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-16, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Yeah, an old lbs turned internet retailer...

Yeah, an old lbs turned internet retailer recently donated 9 or 10 frames to my local collective. All were NOS, though a couple had front derailleur marks on the paint.
Taiwan built raleigh mixtes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1559/24524064362_76...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1559/24524064362_76453a0e92_k.jpg

Was your Mongoose this frame?
Its a '94 and came with the components and fork you mentioned.
I just picked the frame up a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-16, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Nice build, and the powdercoat color is sharp!

Nice build, and the powdercoat color is sharp!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

This is what I did with an early 90s univega...

This is what I did with an early 90s univega hybrid- riser stem, bar end shifters, origin8 Gary os bars, and some aero levers turned it into a blast on the gravel level b roads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Got any info on that stem?

Got any info on that stem?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-15, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,983
Posted By mstateglfr

Ha, funny coincidence- I just started on the...

Ha, funny coincidence- I just started on the exact same project. Building up an Ascent using components from an Apex.

The donor is an '86 Apex in that well known green. Its been all over the...
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