Rad retro MTB stuff [MTB of any discipline]

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Rad retro MTB stuff [MTB of any discipline]
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flag tDuctape
Posted: Mar 9, 2014 at 21:59 Quote
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flag bianchinut
Posted: Mar 19, 2014 at 11:01 Quote
1996 Bontrager Privateer Comp

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It has been updated with a more modern 9 speed drivetrain. The Quadra fork was a little beat up and I wasn't interested in trying to replace the elastomers so I switched to a Kona P2 rigid fork.

This is not my "vintage" bike. This is my one and only mountain bike. Because of the use, I decided to go resto/mod in resurrecting it.
flag Dyna-Ti
Posted: Mar 20, 2014 at 15:05 Quote
Little collection of Hope from their early years
Amongst my most precious is the new Ti screw on with disc mount.Far as im aware its the only one in existence.


Why have 6 bolt when you can have 3 or 4 or even 5 bolt spiders
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flag joeroe
Posted: Mar 30, 2014 at 7:23 Quote
Any other 90's vintage Mongoose (Mongeese) out there? I picked up a couple over the winter. I paid $40 each for both. The 1995 IBOC Zero-G needed very little. Unfortunately, the front Panaracer Dart had 2 cuts in the sidewall, so I put on some new Panaracer Comets and also upgraded the brakes to some period correct Deore LX to complete the LX groupset already on the bike. It's a 22" steel frame Tange so I use it like a gravel bike, but it does go well on the dirt too.

The 1996 Rockadile was a different story. It was in pretty sad shape so I decided to do some mods. Mainly I put on some wide 2.4" Panaracer Swoops and converted to 9-speed. Used it for a snow bike and it does pretty well. Still a work in progress... More info here: http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/02/05/bikerumor-pic-of-the-day-longview-lake-park-kc-mo/

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flag bkchef2000
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Posted: Mar 30, 2014 at 8:09 Quote
I have a treat in my trunk right now that I think all of you will enjoy. I have a co-worker who asked if I would work on his bike for him. All I knew was that it was a Klein from the early/mid 90's. With no expectations, he brought it in. HOLY HELL!!! This was a one of a kind Klein Attitude with custom paint, it was used as a show bike at an Interbike back in the day. He bought it from a rep in Washington. So this is a real deal hand built in Chehalis bike. It has full XT only three things not period correct, front wheel, seat and tires....
94 95 Klein Attitude full XT pads for brakes and seatpost included custom paint for a Klein interbike booth. Hand built in Chehalis WA. Integrated steerer stem bar...
the guy who owns it is willing to sell if anyone want to throw him am offer.
flag Mattin
Posted: Apr 4, 2014 at 11:31 Quote
My 1991 Kona Cinder Cone. Sits at 9.7kg

My 1991 Kona Cinder Cone. Built as a fast commuter and for some offroad every now and then. Weighs 9.7kg.

My 1991 Kona Cinder Cone. Built as a fast commuter and for some offroad every now and then. Weighs 9.7kg. Close up shot of my XT cranks XTR rear hub and KHE Mac2 Dirt rear tyre.

Spec list:
Frame: Kona Cinder Cone 1991
Fork: Kona P2 1991
Bars: FSA XC270
Grips: BLKMRKT Hauck Lock Ons.
Front tyre: Nobby Nic
Rear tyre: KHE Mac2 Dirt (new)
Front hub: Suntour XCM +-1991
Rear hub: old XTR 950
Rims: Ayara rims +-1991
Brakelever: Shimano 600 (1978?)
Brake: XT v-brake
Cranks: XT Hollowtech II 170mm
Seatpost: Amoeba Titanium
Seat: Selle Italia San Marco
flag joeroe
Posted: Apr 4, 2014 at 11:58 Quote
I posted this elsewhere previously but I think it may be of more interest in this vintage thread...

I loaded up some podcasts while traveling to pick up a new bike and found this gem with Gary Fisher. Some really good history/opinion as told by Gary Fisher.

Cycle Systems Academy Podcast:
http://velocastcc.squarespace.com/storage/CSAGaryFisher.mp3
flag WayneParsons
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Posted: Apr 8, 2014 at 13:05 Quote
I had to do a write up about my Marin. Enjoy!

https://www.pinkbike.com/u/wayneparsons/blog/game-changer.html
flag pepperoni
Posted: Apr 11, 2014 at 10:22 Quote
1997 BH supra 200 tup
ready for the streets
ready for the streets
flag pepperoni
Posted: Apr 14, 2014 at 10:33 Quote
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flag Mattin
Posted: Apr 14, 2014 at 10:50 Quote
Bottom-left Ti fork looks hot! Wondering what that would weigh..
flag pyromaniac
Posted: Apr 22, 2014 at 6:19 Quote
pepperoni wrote:
1997 BH supra 200 tup
ready for the streets
ready for the streets

tell me about the position of your rear derailleur, please!
flag pepperoni
Posted: Apr 22, 2014 at 9:26 Quote
The rear derailleur is still the original one, where the dropout is part of the derailleur, and is fixed on the rear axle.

Usually, the dropout points backwards. However the chain is already wearied out, and I've replaced the original cassette for an 8speed (11-32). After this, the shifting wasn't very smooth, and the chain sometimes jumped between cogs. So I've maximized the contact between the chain and the cassette by rotating the derailleur forward. This way the chain fits on the cog for more than 180º. And it work pretty good actually!
Also, now the derailleur is more stable on irregular roads, since it's supported by the lower chain-stays.
flag gjp89
Posted: May 5, 2014 at 8:23 Quote
1990 Offroad Master with WORKING FLEXSTEM. You could say this very bike was the predecessor to the current suspension bike. It was built around the stem which has a dampening system in it and allows the handlebars to absorb about an inch of travel. Offroad became PROFLEX in 1991 and started leading the way in suspension bikes for a very short while . The bike has the full Deore LX drivetrain and everything is completely original Sealed bearings cromo frame flexstem... This bike was the turnaround point for suspension mountain bikes and I have yet to see another complete original bike on the web.

Just picked this up yesterday! Spent the whole day overhauling/restoring it and managed to take 1 photo before my camera died.

1990 Offroad Master with WORKING FLEXSTEM. You could say this very bike was the predecessor to the current suspension bike. It was built around the stem which has a dampening system in it and allows the handlebars to absorb about an inch of travel. Offroad became PROFLEX in 1991 and started leading the way in suspension bikes (for a very short while). The bike has the full Deore LX drivetrain and everything is completely original! Sealed bearings, cromo frame, flexstem... This bike was the turnaround point for suspension mountain bikes and I have yet to see another complete/original bike on the web.

(will upload better/more pics of closeups when the sun comes out)
Enjoy!

 


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