Retrogrouch thread...
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i've got a newer kona unit. mech discs and one speed, though 29". not quite able to join this team.
22" is the way to go.
Flats and skate shoes on my 2001 RM7 with Super T fork. Fox DHX coil rear shock and X9 drivetrain bits, but OG cranks and Ryhno Lite wheels.
his IQ is "Fack"?
I forgot to mention that I also have an older Trek 8000, straight XT but v brakes...they still grab great, fun little bike to ride!
Just to caveat, I didnt start this to be eliteist or snotty...just want to know I am not the only guy who rides stuff til it breaks. Now who else is still rocking the neon other than Mantis?
Just to caveat, I didnt start this to be eliteist or snotty...just want to know I am not the only guy who rides stuff til it breaks. Now who else is still rocking the neon other than Mantis?
I don't ride anything for the sake of being retro, but some stuff just lasts. The '95 V brakes on my commuter still work great, along with XT shifters from the same year that work flawlessly and are beautifully made.
These things will probably outlive me:
These things will probably outlive me:
...and ftr, I dont do neon, never have, never will. Basic colors only for me.
i have a set of those too. sitting in my parts bin. needles an axle rebuild.I don't ride anything for the sake of being retro, but some stuff just lasts. The '95 V brakes on my commuter still work great, along with XT shifters from the same year that work flawlessly and are beautifully made.
These things will probably outlive me:
Still have my bmx bike I built in 2006. Only parts I have changed are the grips. My mountain bikes are all 26" with the exception of a 29er hardtail build that I have currently in progress. DH bike is an M6 and considering it has been amazing, I'll be keeping it until it cracks.
What I really wanted to contribute though is my old 1993 Cannondale M800 Beast of the East. It still sits at my parents house and my dad rides it occasionally. It is all original except the seat and the pedals, and I have searched all over my parents house looking for them. I have no idea where I put the originals, but it would be sweet to put it back to original condition.
What I really wanted to contribute though is my old 1993 Cannondale M800 Beast of the East. It still sits at my parents house and my dad rides it occasionally. It is all original except the seat and the pedals, and I have searched all over my parents house looking for them. I have no idea where I put the originals, but it would be sweet to put it back to original condition.
i still have a cheeta dual slalom frame.
Just threw out my Proflex 754 frame. That one didn't age particularly well.
I would kill for a new pair of those in red. I use 646s on the Bridgestone MB3, the SC Heckler, and my road bike.I don't ride anything for the sake of being retro, but some stuff just lasts. The '95 V brakes on my commuter still work great, along with XT shifters from the same year that work flawlessly and are beautifully made.
These things will probably outlive me:
Does riding in Levis count as retrogrouch?
what size wheels do motos have?
all my bikes (except for my daily commuter) are 26". I even still have a 2008 Demo 8. No dork logger, don't even bring my phone with me while riding...
THAT is retro...I used to love the Bridgestone line...had a chance to buy a mint MB1 a year or so ago, still all original and cool, just couldnt pull the trigger.
I still use tubes.
But... but... but... tubeless is the greatest thing since sliced bread! Or so I've been told.
No one has convinced me that the hassle is worth it.But... but... but... tubeless is the greatest thing since sliced bread! Or so I've been told.
I'm *really* close to converting my rear wheel... paying the Deer Creek tube tax is getting rather annoying...
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Same here. But I still toy with the idea of trying it one of these days.
if you have thorns or arseholes setting up booby traps on trails -> tubeless is bliss
also running sub-20PSI without pinch flats is nice
I have nothing to be proud of in this thread, I am a `tweener hipster with wide carbon hoops and a 1x drivetrain. Or do brass nipples count?
also running sub-20PSI without pinch flats is nice
I have nothing to be proud of in this thread, I am a `tweener hipster with wide carbon hoops and a 1x drivetrain. Or do brass nipples count?
Do it. It's absolute bliss.
I would just love to experience "sub-20PSI without pinch flats." I'm guessing you're riding buff XC.if you have thorns or arseholes setting up booby traps on trails -> tubeless is bliss
also running sub-20PSI without pinch flats is nice
I have nothing to be proud of in this thread, I am a `tweener hipster with wide carbon hoops and a 1x drivetrain. Or do brass nipples count?
Not really, I ride the Mass chunk most of the time. But I do not do hucks to flat.
Yooouuu are not aloooneee, I amm heere with yoooou
I've gotten 10-12 years out of XTR rear derailleurs. I got a bro deal on a new one and obliterated it with a thrown chain (thanks Mavic) after only having it 2 years. Have an XT now and it is no where near as light shifting as the XTR.
my shot:
my shot:
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My DH bike is a 5 speed.Wait... wouldn't retrogrouch be 7-speed?
Yeah, it's a year old DHR with a fully modern build.
In my hick town, I'd rather be seen on the roads/trails than not, so is that form over function, or function over form???
And when I do feel tame, I do put on the baggies over the neon to "tone down the view"......
As for tubeless, let me just say that after returning from the 24hrs/Old Pueblo, I was changing my rear tire, and noticed a rather large cactus needle in it. Didn't know it was there during the event, and tire held air the whole time. So, like clipless pedals, I became a convert right then, though I am giving flat pedals a try again, and loving them.
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My '94 Ritchey P-21 was delivered with GripShift.
Not putting that on my bike.
I went down to the bike shop and asked for some old-school top-mount single action thumbshifters. They were already old skool, double action was in, but someone found an old NOS package in the back room. They are still on the bike, which has been retired from off-road service, now sports 1.5" tires and is a very zippy town bike.
Not putting that on my bike.
I went down to the bike shop and asked for some old-school top-mount single action thumbshifters. They were already old skool, double action was in, but someone found an old NOS package in the back room. They are still on the bike, which has been retired from off-road service, now sports 1.5" tires and is a very zippy town bike.
I must be the weirdest bike shop owner on the planet (stiff competition but....).
I only have one bike, I've been riding it for 8 years now?
Cove Hummer 26" straight steerer QR goodness, hell even still with the original Talas RC forks Hope hubs and Mavic 717 wheels!
I did also briefly have a Lapierre Zesty for 2 months last year but I sold it to help fund a house purchase.
There is hope for me tho..... I have converted it back from single speed to XT 2x10 and finally replaced the original Hope M4 mono front brake and mono mini rear with New XT's.
Utterly no plans on selling it as I just love riding it so much! I'll probably crumble at some stage and buy another fully, but for now I'm happy.
I only have one bike, I've been riding it for 8 years now?
Cove Hummer 26" straight steerer QR goodness, hell even still with the original Talas RC forks Hope hubs and Mavic 717 wheels!
I did also briefly have a Lapierre Zesty for 2 months last year but I sold it to help fund a house purchase.
There is hope for me tho..... I have converted it back from single speed to XT 2x10 and finally replaced the original Hope M4 mono front brake and mono mini rear with New XT's.
Utterly no plans on selling it as I just love riding it so much! I'll probably crumble at some stage and buy another fully, but for now I'm happy.
ditto for me
Nevver understood the computer on a bike thing. Tried it, ended up focusing too much on the stupid thing and not on the ride...will use the HR monitor on the single speed now sometimes for HR training, but not often. Just ride the damn bike already...
For you Joe Breeze luddites, I have a 8 speed cassette laying around if anyone wants it (free).
Strava is the worst thing to happen to mountain biking since 29ers.