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OMR · 04-18-2008, 02:20 PM

We've done Newbie rides (no one left behind), we've done Halloween rides (spooky men in basic black), we've done hammer rides (VQ/CC, Traverse, etc..) I think it's time to do a vintage ride. We have a lot of older bikes sitting in garages that never get used anymore. It's time to give back to them! How would you like it if you have been originally fawned over, polished, kept squeeky clean... only to be replaced by a newer model ... and finally relegated to a dark corner in the garage... no longer able to run free on wonderful,
waiting single track.

This needs to change ... we need to give back to those that gave us so much joy in the first place. Hense, a vintage bike ride. Bring out of the dark into the light those old frames... pump up the tires, oil that chain & adjust the brakes. Old things need love too! I know this for a fact!!!

I have an old Mantis ProFloater that still rides very well.

Sooooo, let's pick a place that has a relatively flat area to ride with a few hills thrown in for good measure... say like Aliso Woods... and afterwards have hamburgers and copious amounts of that liquid amber beverage so loved by most. Shoot for a Sat in May or June and make it happen...

Whatcha think tribe?

DownHillPhil · 04-18-2008, 02:37 PM

Flat you say..Hodges?

xhuskr · 04-18-2008, 03:22 PM

I need more time to rebuild my "vintage" bike....oh...and parts too!

Fired Yo Momma · 04-18-2008, 03:33 PM

Oh I have a vintage MTB that I can bring out. The problem is I am so used to all the new technology of bikes that makes certain technical riding easy. I may forget what kind of bike I am and get hurt and that would ruin my chances of me being a male hand model.

DownHillPhil · 04-18-2008, 03:44 PM

You're a different breed from the face and body boys, FYM...

xhuskr · 04-18-2008, 04:20 PM

btw...what will be the definition of 'vintage'? 70's 80s 90s?

Kid A · 04-18-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xhuskr

btw...what will be the definition of 'vintage'? 70's 80s 90s?

I hear 1985 was a good vintage

OMR · 04-18-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xhuskr

btw...what will be the definition of 'vintage'? 70's 80s 90s?

I think that any bike that's over 10 years old is a vintage bike (the technology moves so fast these days)

COLEKO · 04-18-2008, 06:39 PM

I think the F loop would be a good place for this

richie_rich · 04-18-2008, 07:24 PM

Great idea OMR! I have a special dual suspension if I can get it shipped to me, anyone remember Balance Bikes FS Pro? This was my DS/DH rig, vintage to me, I'm a young grasshopper. If anyone has a Girvin Pro-Flex or even a flex stem I'd love to see one of those again.

jake · 04-18-2008, 07:38 PM

I had a Pro-flex for a while, 985 I think? It had that weird fork, forgot what they called it.. Anyway, the frame was really nice but the fork was super flexy and those little plastic washers and bushings needed constant attention. I replaced it with a Manitou II. I had a flex-stem for a while too (with the skateboard bushing suspension) those things were like 10 lbs and didn't even help that much.

This vintage thing sounds fun! I still have a few oldies sleeping in the garage, a 93 Stumpy M2 (old King headset, ti bolts, old bonty rims, anodized stuff) and a 96 Stumpy M2 converted to SS that I still ride.

ryandood · 04-18-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DownHillPhil

You're a different breed from the face and body boys, FYM...

Dance monkey dance!!

coffeespecial · 04-18-2008, 07:48 PM

im in for this one if someone can help me finish my bike.. i need these old school avid tri align cantis in red ano.. please help

jake · 04-18-2008, 07:53 PM

I may have a tri-dangle somewhere.. I know I still have the Sun Ringle billit one that was shaped like a Peace sign. I don't think it was ever installed.

xhuskr · 04-18-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OMR

I think that any bike that's over 10 years old is a vintage bike (the technology moves so fast these days)

ok...then my 'relic' AMP Research B4 counts..now all I have to do is rebuild it...it was going to be a project bike...may move it up....we'll see

strobelite · 04-18-2008, 08:02 PM

how about a 92 ish paragon with the snap-ring bb? does that count?

Schecky · 04-18-2008, 08:07 PM

I'm in!
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gallery/data//626/medium/DMBK.jpg

jeffj · 04-18-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Schecky

I'm in!
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gall...edium/DMBK.jpg

Wow. I have that same exact bike hanging in my garage right now. It belongs to a friend of mine. Same size even.

1FG rider · 04-18-2008, 08:38 PM

Good idea Gregg. Maybe I'll ride in cutoff jeans, t-shirt and some Chuck Taylors for the full effect.

04-18-2008, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
DownHillPhil Dogboy-DT Guerilla	Flat you say..Hodges? __________________ Division 26 Clothing Originally Posted by Evil Chocula I speak from experience both giving and recieving (college).

04-18-2008, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
xhuskr Powered by Guinness	I need more time to rebuild my "vintage" bike....oh...and parts too! __________________ Slainte' sdyeti I am a student. The trail is my teacher. genusmtbkr5 Sign up for the pain, you'll love it. "Play the game...but don't believe in it"....Ralph Ellison (Invisible Man)

04-18-2008, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fired Yo Momma Client 9	Oh I have a vintage MTB that I can bring out. The problem is I am so used to all the new technology of bikes that makes certain technical riding easy. I may forget what kind of bike I am and get hurt and that would ruin my chances of me being a male hand model. __________________ And the hangovers hurt more than they used to And corn bread and ice tea took the place of pills and 80 proof And it seems like none of us do the things quite like we used to do And nobody wants to get high on the town And all my rowdy friends have settled down -Hank Williams Jr.

04-18-2008, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
DownHillPhil Dogboy-DT Guerilla	You're a different breed from the face and body boys, FYM... __________________ Division 26 Clothing Originally Posted by Evil Chocula I speak from experience both giving and recieving (college).

04-18-2008, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
xhuskr Powered by Guinness	btw...what will be the definition of 'vintage'? 70's 80s 90s? __________________ Slainte' sdyeti I am a student. The trail is my teacher. genusmtbkr5 Sign up for the pain, you'll love it. "Play the game...but don't believe in it"....Ralph Ellison (Invisible Man)

04-18-2008, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
OMR	Vintage bike ride....???? I know they're out there...waiting...watching... We've done Newbie rides (no one left behind), we've done Halloween rides (spooky men in basic black), we've done hammer rides (VQ/CC, Traverse, etc..) I think it's time to do a vintage ride. We have a lot of older bikes sitting in garages that never get used anymore. It's time to give back to them! How would you like it if you have been originally fawned over, polished, kept squeeky clean... only to be replaced by a newer model ... and finally relegated to a dark corner in the garage... no longer able to run free on wonderful, waiting single track. This needs to change ... we need to give back to those that gave us so much joy in the first place. Hense, a vintage bike ride. Bring out of the dark into the light those old frames... pump up the tires, oil that chain & adjust the brakes. Old things need love too! I know this for a fact!!! I have an old Mantis ProFloater that still rides very well. Sooooo, let's pick a place that has a relatively flat area to ride with a few hills thrown in for good measure... say like Aliso Woods... and afterwards have hamburgers and copious amounts of that liquid amber beverage so loved by most. Shoot for a Sat in May or June and make it happen... Whatcha think tribe? __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

04-18-2008, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
COLEKO The Flying Hawaiian	I think the F loop would be a good place for this

04-18-2008, 07:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
jake c('.'c)	I had a Pro-flex for a while, 985 I think? It had that weird fork, forgot what they called it.. Anyway, the frame was really nice but the fork was super flexy and those little plastic washers and bushings needed constant attention. I replaced it with a Manitou II. I had a flex-stem for a while too (with the skateboard bushing suspension) those things were like 10 lbs and didn't even help that much. This vintage thing sounds fun! I still have a few oldies sleeping in the garage, a 93 Stumpy M2 (old King headset, ti bolts, old bonty rims, anodized stuff) and a 96 Stumpy M2 converted to SS that I still ride.

04-18-2008, 07:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
jake c('.'c)	I may have a tri-dangle somewhere.. I know I still have the Sun Ringle billit one that was shaped like a Peace sign. I don't think it was ever installed.

04-18-2008, 08:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
strobelite underwear folder	how about a 92 ish paragon with the snap-ring bb? does that count? __________________ Shin guards are for whoosies! JoeTruth:I could never trust stiff wood between my legs!

04-18-2008, 08:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
Schecky SoCalMTBubbs	I'm in! http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gallery/data//626/medium/DMBK.jpg __________________ tkblazer: it was Steven Jackson that led me to STR... http://www.ventanausa.com/

04-18-2008, 08:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
1FG rider The G is for Gear	Good idea Gregg. Maybe I'll ride in cutoff jeans, t-shirt and some Chuck Taylors for the full effect.

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