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Many were originally called All Terrain Bikes - from roads to gravel to paths to singletrack - they could handle what was out there at the time. (Not so much with today’s six foot drops, black Diamond rock gardens, etc., but I can’t do those on any bike!) They will survive the zombie apocalypse. They’re like the cockroaches of the bike world, except way sexier.
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1991 Bridgestone RB-1
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1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
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What did that group at the cafe say about your Fisher Comp surrounded by all those new 29er bikes?
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First up: a matched set of pink and white 1986 Trek 850s. Suntour XC stems, derailleurs, and sealed bearing hubs, power ratchet friction shifters, rollercam rear brakes, Specialized triple cranks, wide-range Shimano 5-speed freewheels. Other than the tires, in decent shape too. These may get rebuilt as city bikes, unless we find someone(s) who want them in their current two-wheel time capsule condition.
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We took this pair down to the semi-annual GABA Tucson bike swap yesterday. Didn't get a chance to clean them up beforehand. They elicited a lot of glances and comments on the "pinnacle of pre-indexing" componentry - and the rather unique color scheme. Wasn't able to sell either of these, even with a $175 asking price, although a dealer/collector/refurbisher did make a modest offer for both, which we politely declined and he politely understood. Although his drooling over the bikes did make them easier to shine up a bit.
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Also, no hub work needed, as they have Suntour XC cartridge bearing hubs which spin like new. They were 100% ready to ride - just needed a bit of cleaning.
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City commuter bikes
I agree with other forum members that this old vintage mountain bikes are definitely good city commuter bikes. Specially the ones with hard tail and fork suspension combination
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#9058
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Put this 1996 Trek 930 back on the road and added it to my keeper list. Have had it for a few years now.
Today after the shake out ride. Going to switch the pedals to MTB clips. Keeping it a 1X7 here in Flatlandia.
Today after the shake out ride. Going to switch the pedals to MTB clips. Keeping it a 1X7 here in Flatlandia.
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My 1992 Diamond Back Axis Pro (M900 XTR) getting some attention. I needed the rigid Tange Struts fork for another project but had a fork from a Axis (sans the pro) that I painted black and put there instead. Did some paint infills on the frame and then rubbed and waxed it. Came out fine. Mavic seatpost, Brooks Swift saddle and a shorter no-name stem.
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Looks great, styggno1. Love the Swift saddle. I have some of the Nobby Nics (27.5x3.0) on one of my modern MTBs and find they roll extremely well even if they aren't the absolute grippiest tire as a front tire. What size are the ones on your bike if you don't mind me asking?
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My 1992 Diamond Back Axis Pro (M900 XTR) getting some attention. I needed the rigid Tange Struts fork for another project but had a fork from a Axis (sans the pro) that I painted black and put there instead. Did some paint infills on the frame and then rubbed and waxed it. Came out fine. Mavic seatpost, Brooks Swift saddle and a shorter no-name stem.
Beautiful bike... enjoy it!
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‘cut them short’ - they were already short
I’ve replaced a few 560 mm handlebars with 585 mm bars just to get the extra 25 mm length
there is a fairly good supply of narrow bars - many were crimped due to overly tight bar end clamps and were then cut (or need to be cut)
I’ve replaced a few 560 mm handlebars with 585 mm bars just to get the extra 25 mm length
there is a fairly good supply of narrow bars - many were crimped due to overly tight bar end clamps and were then cut (or need to be cut)
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Wannabe...
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1996 parts bin build for my daughter, light as a feather fast AF🤤
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Looks great, styggno1. Love the Swift saddle. I have some of the Nobby Nics (27.5x3.0) on one of my modern MTBs and find they roll extremely well even if they aren't the absolute grippiest tire as a front tire. What size are the ones on your bike if you don't mind me asking?
What bars are those? They look straight with zero bend zero rise. I have Kestrel carbon bars like that on my 1984 Cannondale SM 600. I cut them short ( like we did back then). Are you keeping the bars? What's your comfort assessment on them?
Beautiful bike... enjoy it!
Beautiful bike... enjoy it!
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86 Schwinn Sierra
Nice example, acquired as part of a lot “must take all” bikes from a gent who wanted the space back in his back yard. Cleaned, new cables, housings, chain, otherwise parts bin. Repacked bearings. My favorite part is the white hubs.
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You’ve done a nice job on that Sierra!
I see the tires you have chosen are 1.50. Planning on keeping it as a road machine? Can’t believe these MTB Schwinns were spec’ed with 1.75 tires back then. My 84 High Sierra has 2.125 now and like how rides.
Always great to see another Schwinn MTB back on the trail!
I see the tires you have chosen are 1.50. Planning on keeping it as a road machine? Can’t believe these MTB Schwinns were spec’ed with 1.75 tires back then. My 84 High Sierra has 2.125 now and like how rides.
Always great to see another Schwinn MTB back on the trail!
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You’ve done a nice job on that Sierra!
I see the tires you have chosen are 1.50. Planning on keeping it as a road machine? Can’t believe these MTB Schwinns were spec’ed with 1.75 tires back then. My 84 High Sierra has 2.125 now and like how rides.
Always great to see another Schwinn MTB back on the trail!
I see the tires you have chosen are 1.50. Planning on keeping it as a road machine? Can’t believe these MTB Schwinns were spec’ed with 1.75 tires back then. My 84 High Sierra has 2.125 now and like how rides.
Always great to see another Schwinn MTB back on the trail!
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This is here already but I finally cracked the code and notched a win for best original at the Albany (OR) Vintage bike show, turn out was a little thin and they are not our tribe but the Ritchey finally got me there after going 6 or 7 times.
Pretty good group of folks and are always glad to have you but really a balloon tire/BMX crowd with some MTB tendancies.
Pretty good group of folks and are always glad to have you but really a balloon tire/BMX crowd with some MTB tendancies.
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This is here already but I finally cracked the code and notched a win for best original at the Albany (OR) Vintage bike show, turn out was a little thin and they are not our tribe but the Ritchey finally got me there after going 6 or 7 times.
Pretty good group of folks and are always glad to have you but really a balloon tire/BMX crowd with some MTB tendancies.
Pretty good group of folks and are always glad to have you but really a balloon tire/BMX crowd with some MTB tendancies.
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This is here already but I finally cracked the code and notched a win for best original at the Albany (OR) Vintage bike show, turn out was a little thin and they are not our tribe but the Ritchey finally got me there after going 6 or 7 times.
Pretty good group of folks and are always glad to have you but really a balloon tire/BMX crowd with some MTB tendancies.
Pretty good group of folks and are always glad to have you but really a balloon tire/BMX crowd with some MTB tendancies.
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