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Upchuck · 05-30-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ubermensch

I have a Balance AL-550 from the mid 90's that I've been trying to revive ever since I saw this thread. It's not antique, but stilll.

It looks a little different now, but I'm still trying to track down parts to get it going again.

What are you looking for?

OMR · 05-30-2008, 11:27 AM

This is an STR ride... all are invited... it doesn't matter if you have a vintage bike or not... come, ride, meet new people... look at all the old bikes that have cobwebs all over them... the key word here is ENJOY! Not get hung up on whether a bike is truely a vintage bike in concouse condition or not. If this were true, we'd have to bring in experts... and publish a 128 page rule book... Not! (I'd rather spend the money on beer)

The purpose of this event is to celibrate our mtb heritage... and a reason to party!

Kid A · 05-30-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by OMR

Not get hung up on whether a bike is truely a vintage bike in concouse condition or not. If this were true, we'd have to bring in experts... and publish a 128 page rule book... Not! (I'd rather spend the money on beer)

well said - rule book 1 -page only

although rumor has it a new amendment is in works

befoot · 05-30-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Upchuck

How about Person Who Traveled the Farthest to get to the event?

do they win a gas card?

OMR · 05-30-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by befoot

do they win a gas card?

we don't have enough $$$$!

BTW: are you bringing that beautiful bike in your avatar???

OMR · 05-30-2008, 05:56 PM

When I updated this event, it deleted those that had signed up for the event... what happened to the list of people?

G.

art23rockpile · 05-30-2008, 06:32 PM

Greg, what hath thou wrought?
The RSVP list has been deleted.

genusmtbkr5 · 05-30-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OMR

When I updated this event, it deleted those that had signed up for the event... what happened to the list of people?

G.

Don't know what you did. It should not have erased everyone's RSVP.

OMR · 05-30-2008, 09:03 PM

Gene,

I went in and hit the edit event button... added the contests and prizes and then hit submit... it then deleted all the responses... what happened?

befoot · 05-31-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OMR

we don't have enough $$$$!

BTW: are you bringing that beautiful bike in your avatar???

no $$$$?...I know the feeling

So the only way I'll get there is if I ride that bike in my avatar

ubermensch · 05-31-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Upchuck

What are you looking for?

Since that photo was taken, I had the frame powdercoated, so now I'm left with a bunch of components that are not worthy of the frame. I can live with the most of the parts (minus the broken shifters), but I really don't want to slap that fork back on.

So, I'm stuck on what I should do about the fork. Since I'm trying to do this for as little $ as possible, I'm considering putting a rigid fork on there but, even then, I still need a cheap solution for front brakes.

Any ideas?

L8 APEKS · 06-01-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ubermensch

So, I'm stuck on what I should do about the fork. Since I'm trying to do this for as little $ as possible, I'm considering putting a rigid fork on there but, even then, I still need a cheap solution for front brakes.

Any ideas?

Do what I did last week. Just run without a front brake. It's only Fullerton. I couldn't get my cable right so I removed the brakes all together.

Upchuck · 06-01-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubermensch

Since that photo was taken, I had the frame powdercoated, so now I'm left with a bunch of components that are not worthy of the frame. I can live with the most of the parts (minus the broken shifters), but I really don't want to slap that fork back on.

So, I'm stuck on what I should do about the fork. Since I'm trying to do this for as little $ as possible, I'm considering putting a rigid fork on there but, even then, I still need a cheap solution for front brakes.

Any ideas?

I'm in favor of the rigid fork option. Cheaper and a lot more fun for that bike.
Is that an 8 spd drivetrain? Are you still looking for shifters?
For brakes, it's either canti's or V's. It really depends on how much braking power you need/can live with. If this is a trail cruiser, I'd go with canti's. If you're going to be hammering the hills, I'd go V's.

jrking · 06-02-2008, 08:42 AM

i've got a '97 Dakar frame for $125 if anyone's interested - http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/692424276.html

BrewMaster · 06-03-2008, 07:29 AM

When the RSVP gets fixed, we can all RSVP again.

Not sure if anyone likes it, but I will probably bring some beer to share. I hope I don't have left overs.

OMR · 06-03-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BrewMaster

When the RSVP gets fixed, we can all RSVP again.

Not sure if anyone likes it, but I will probably bring some beer to share. I hope I don't have left overs.

Well, I guess after finding out today that soda is BAD for you, that leaves only beer to drink ... I drink enough water on the bike!

Schecky · 06-03-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BrewMaster

Not sure if anyone likes it, but I will probably bring some beer to share. I hope I don't have left overs.

Well, OK, but I'm only going to have one.....

slowSSer · 06-04-2008, 10:02 AM

anyone have a status on the RSVP function?

oh, and BUMP for a worthy ride/post.

Upchuck · 06-04-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by slowSSer

anyone have a status on the RSVP function?

oh, and BUMP for a worthy ride/post.

I thought the RSVP button was working fine.

05-30-2008, 06:32 PM	#107 (permalink)
art23rockpile Surf 'n' Trail Rat	Greg, what hath thou wrought? The RSVP list has been deleted. __________________ "I don't need to go to the Arctic, to know that it's cold." SheDevil "Besides....half of this forum go both ways"

06-02-2008, 08:42 AM	#114 (permalink)
jrking Junior Member	'97 Jamis Dakar i've got a '97 Dakar frame for $125 if anyone's interested - http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/692424276.html

06-03-2008, 07:29 AM	#115 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	When the RSVP gets fixed, we can all RSVP again. Not sure if anyone likes it, but I will probably bring some beer to share. I hope I don't have left overs. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

06-04-2008, 10:02 AM	#118 (permalink)
slowSSer ali'i hua	anyone have a status on the RSVP function? oh, and BUMP for a worthy ride/post. __________________ "...the weather will continue to change, on and off, for a long, long time" -Al Sleet, the hippy dippy weatherman RIP George Carlin http://www.myspace.com/setswim

05-30-2008, 11:27 AM	#102 (permalink)
OMR	Attention Grasshoppers.... and other riders This is an STR ride... all are invited... it doesn't matter if you have a vintage bike or not... come, ride, meet new people... look at all the old bikes that have cobwebs all over them... the key word here is ENJOY! Not get hung up on whether a bike is truely a vintage bike in concouse condition or not. If this were true, we'd have to bring in experts... and publish a 128 page rule book... Not! (I'd rather spend the money on beer) The purpose of this event is to celibrate our mtb heritage... and a reason to party! __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

05-30-2008, 05:56 PM	#106 (permalink)
OMR	Gene... a little help here... When I updated this event, it deleted those that had signed up for the event... what happened to the list of people? G. __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

05-30-2008, 09:03 PM	#109 (permalink)
OMR	Gene, I went in and hit the edit event button... added the contests and prizes and then hit submit... it then deleted all the responses... what happened? __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

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