1st Annual STR Vintage Bike Happening

[OMR]

Originally Posted by art23rockpile

Okay, I was able to buy a rebuild kit for my old Manitou Three fork. My vintage bike is ready to ride.

Here it is:
1995 Klein 'Rascal'

That's funny... I have a Klein Pennacle (pink) with the same fork... well, I use to have it... my daughter now rides it.

[art23rockpile]

Originally Posted by OMR

That's funny... I have a Klein Pennacle (pink) with the same fork... well, I use to have it... my daughter now rides it.

Nice! What year? Does it have chainstay mounted XC brake mounts?
In 1990 I had a Pinnacle, built up with what were -at the time- the best components one could buy. My current "vintage" bike project is building an exact double of it. Some of the components (WTB Roller-cam brakes, Bontrager 'Switchblade' fork, IRD stem & seatpost) are hard to find.

[OMR]

Originally Posted by art23rockpile

Nice! What year? Does it have chainstay mounted XC brake mounts?
In 1990 I had a Pinnacle, built up with what were -at the time- the best components one could buy. My current "vintage" bike project is building an exact double of it. Some of the components (WTB Roller-cam brakes, Bontrager 'Switchblade' fork, IRD stem & seatpost) are hard to find.

Don't remember the year I bought it... the brake boss' were on the seat stays.

Looking forward to seeing your project.

[befoot]

hey just got back from Quad riding with Bob Nickelson he got me into mt biking back in 82 now he try'n to do the same with Quads this was My first time out did 70 miles what a blast ! anyway he's pretty sure his Mantis is #3 I think it's an all steel XCR next time I'm over I'll get some Pics (for all the Mantis guys out there)

BTW, Bob is one of the original Fully Loop riders you should have seen he and Dave on the cement spillway over by the dam they were awesome

[Upchuck]

Originally Posted by art23rockpile

Okay, I was able to buy a rebuild kit for my old Manitou Three fork. My vintage bike is ready to ride.

Here it is:
1995 Klein 'Rascal'

Excellent! Looking forward to putting some faces (and bikes) to online monikers.

[L8 APEKS]

Oh yes...I have my vintage bike! Check out this bad boy!!!







Old skool AlpineStars frame with RockShox Quadra-10 fork! Campagnolo front wheel and hub; White Industries rear hub with rainbow titanium spokes. Answer Hyperlite bars, titanium stem. She weighs about 25 lbs...I will be converting her to SS tomorrow! So she should come in around 23.5 lbs.

Oh, and she only cost me $100.

I AM SO STOKED!!!!!

[OMR]

I like the purple nipples....

[L8 APEKS]

Originally Posted by OMR

I like the purple nipples....

I bet you say that to ALL the boys!

[slowSSer]

OMR- thanks for the idea- this will get me to start that cannondale BoE refurbishment project i've got hanging in the garage.

now, does anyone have Cunningham roller cam pads that i can borrow?

[Wrecker]

I think the oldest bike I have is the KHS SS (how old is that bike Sherry? 04/5?), but I have an old SHARE jersey--do I HAVE to wear it?

[Upchuck]

Originally Posted by slowSSer

OMR- thanks for the idea- this will get me to start that cannondale BoE refurbishment project i've got hanging in the garage.

now, does anyone have Cunningham roller cam pads that i can borrow?

Call Chuck at Pacific Coast Cycles. He's located in Oceanside. (760)967-4900. He has the best inventory for WTB Roller Cams, as well as all of those other hard to find parts. Tell him Vince w/ the Wicked Fat Chance sent ya.

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by Upchuck

Call Chuck at Pacific Coast Cycles. He's located in Oceanside. (760)967-4900. He has the best inventory for WTB Roller Cams, as well as all of those other hard to find parts. Tell him Vince w/ the Wicked Fat Chance sent ya.

thanks much- it's about the only thing on the bike that is questionable at the moment. I've got to email c-dale with the serial number to find out how old it really is.

I'm not 100% sure it's a true BoE as it doesnt have a 24" rear wheel (which my dad has)

OMR: any awards for the oldest bike? I'm narrowing down the age of the c-dale and i might be a contenda!

[OMR]

Originally Posted by Wrecker

I have an old SHARE jersey--do I HAVE to wear it?

That's a definite "YES" Rach....

Originally Posted by slowSSer

OMR: any awards for the oldest bike? I'm narrowing down the age of the c-dale and i might be a contenda!

There is a definite chance that there might be a prize awarded...

We're considering prizes for the oldest (proveable!) bike and jersey.

[CPATCRASH]

My oldest bike is just a bit over two years old. I guess I'll walk.

[L8 APEKS]

I sure hope people don't think you HAVE to have an old bike for this ride...we want you ALL to come out and ENJOY the old bikes with us, no matter what you ride!!!

[Upchuck]

Originally Posted by OMR

There is a definite chance that there might be a prize awarded...

We're considering prizes for the oldest (proveable!) bike and jersey.

That's a tough one, OMR. How would one go about proving the age of their bike? Do the parts have to be period correct?

Example: I can prove the age of my Wicked by reading the serial number. I can corroborate the age with the part numbers on the drivetrain components. But none of that means diddly if you aren't familiar with the Fat City Cycles numbering system.

I have a 1985 Fat Chance that's 80% period correct. I also have an '89 Fat that's 100% correct.

How about a ballot box for everyone to write in their favorite bike while we're hanging out at the end of the ride?

[OTHRIDER]

How would one go about proving the age of their bike?

I suppose this will prove beyond any doubt how anal I am - I still have my receipt...........

..........and my warrenty package

Someone pour my a beer!

[OMR]

Originally Posted by Upchuck

How about a ballot box for everyone to write in their favorite bike while we're hanging out at the end of the ride?

This is a good idea... then we don't have to go through all the BS trying to figure out if the bike is technically period correct.

....of course, votes can always be bought with beer