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05-03-18, 07:46 AM
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PM sent about seat post...
05-03-18, 10:08 AM
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26.8 mm for the xtr seatoost and 27 mm for the xt seatpost. both went in and out the frame quite easy. originally it is 27 mm if I am not mistaking
05-03-18, 10:54 AM
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I installed the Tange Big Fork with a threaded head set I already had to see it it can work. Put the wheels on without tires, set it on the floor, and measured the head tube angle. It's 72-1/2 degrees. Does that look like it will work or is it too steep? This is for road use, and I don't want twitchy steering. Now I need to source an 1-1/8" quill stem to try it out.
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05-03-18, 10:45 PM
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the top tube angle does not seem to steep , actualy quite fine 
well how about €40 for the xt seat post? I have lots of parts but ( a nos Tioga avengers oversized stem as well) I understand that costs can rise as hell if you are buying all nos and near nos vintage parts.
I went all out on this GT. I have an idea how much I spent on it, but try to ignore it ( a lot ))))
where would I have to sent the seatpost to. the €40 is without shipping costs. I will post some pics first and then deside
Sri
well how about €40 for the xt seat post? I have lots of parts but ( a nos Tioga avengers oversized stem as well) I understand that costs can rise as hell if you are buying all nos and near nos vintage parts.
I went all out on this GT. I have an idea how much I spent on it, but try to ignore it ( a lot )
))) where would I have to sent the seatpost to. the €40 is without shipping costs. I will post some pics first and then deside
Sri
05-03-18, 11:55 PM
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1994 (?) Univega Boralyn S8.9 Metal Matrix that I picked up brand new, never built up, from a shop closing in Milwaukee a few years ago for $75 cash. Not bad for a $1,200 frame that was one of the reasons the original Univega company shut down in the mid-90's.
It's built up with modern compnonents to 21.1 lbs. I have ridden it only 3 times and it is simply a rocket with very smooth trail feel. I'd love to ride it more, but it is too pretty to risk.
It's built up with modern compnonents to 21.1 lbs. I have ridden it only 3 times and it is simply a rocket with very smooth trail feel. I'd love to ride it more, but it is too pretty to risk.
05-04-18, 03:36 PM
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I installed the Tange Big Fork with a threaded head set I already had to see it it can work. Put the wheels on without tires, set it on the floor, and measured the head tube angle. It's 72-1/2 degrees. Does that look like it will work or is it too steep? This is for road use, and I don't want twitchy steering. Now I need to source an 1-1/8" quill stem to try it out.
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05-04-18, 03:53 PM
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the top tube angle does not seem to steep , actualy quite fine
well how about €40 for the xt seat post? I have lots of parts but ( a nos Tioga avengers oversized stem as well) I understand that costs can rise as hell if you are buying all nos and near nos vintage parts.
I went all out on this GT. I have an idea how much I spent on it, but try to ignore it ( a lot ))))
where would I have to sent the seatpost to. the €40 is without shipping costs. I will post some pics first and then deside
Sri
well how about €40 for the xt seat post? I have lots of parts but ( a nos Tioga avengers oversized stem as well) I understand that costs can rise as hell if you are buying all nos and near nos vintage parts.
I went all out on this GT. I have an idea how much I spent on it, but try to ignore it ( a lot )
)))where would I have to sent the seatpost to. the €40 is without shipping costs. I will post some pics first and then deside
Sri
05-04-18, 04:16 PM
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I need some ideas for getting my bars and seat closer to level with each other. The headset I used with the rigid fork is a vintage Tioga Avenger 1-1/8" HS with a 1" ID. I want to use a new stem with as short a reach as possible as the frame has a pretty long top tube. Also. I want to raise it a lot to match the seat height for an upright riding position. I will be using a Jones SG 2.5 Aluminum Loop H-Bar or something similar. Looking for stem or adapter plus stem suggestions that don't look too goofy.
05-24-18, 07:36 AM
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What handlebars are those? What brake levers?
05-24-18, 07:48 AM
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05-24-18, 08:11 AM
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Thanks!
05-24-18, 08:31 AM
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Love these old MTBs. Lately my 1993 Bridgestone MB 1 has been seeing a lot of use:
05-28-18, 09:00 AM
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So here's a before and after of a '93 Ocelot.
Just cleaned it up, new seat and replaced the "flat-out" foam tires for a softer ride.
Just cleaned it up, new seat and replaced the "flat-out" foam tires for a softer ride.
06-12-18, 11:57 PM
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Just found this guy. A Meridia made 1986 Trek 850. its in great shape and just needed some tlc.
interesting enough is the color Yellow/Blue not in the catalog, not sure what happened there..
Suntour XC Sport Components with a Roller Cam rear Brake and the coveted Specialized Cranks.
I have it torn down to a frame and am cleaning up and reassemble
All the bits released of their 32 years of gunk
interesting enough is the color Yellow/Blue not in the catalog, not sure what happened there..
Suntour XC Sport Components with a Roller Cam rear Brake and the coveted Specialized Cranks.
I have it torn down to a frame and am cleaning up and reassemble
All the bits released of their 32 years of gunk
06-13-18, 05:55 AM
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Just found this guy. A Meridia made 1986 Trek 850. its in great shape and just needed some tlc.
interesting enough is the color Yellow/Blue not in the catalog, not sure what happened there..
Suntour XC Sport Components with a Roller Cam rear Brake and the coveted Specialized Cranks.
I have it torn down to a frame and am cleaning up and reassemble
All the bits released of their 32 years of gunk
interesting enough is the color Yellow/Blue not in the catalog, not sure what happened there..
Suntour XC Sport Components with a Roller Cam rear Brake and the coveted Specialized Cranks.
I have it torn down to a frame and am cleaning up and reassemble
All the bits released of their 32 years of gunk
06-13-18, 01:30 PM
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06-13-18, 03:35 PM
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Great shot Miguel!!!
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06-13-18, 04:03 PM
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