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  1. brownplus

    For Sale 1998 stumpjumper mango for sale or trade NOS

    just acquired a stumpjumper....not sure of size but has a 22" tom tube (adjusted c-c horizontal).....all original with xt rear derailleur and so forth....parralax hubs, mavic wheel....but the front wheel is some bolt-on (bmx style) abomination....works fine. Asked owner about this and he told...
  2. brownplus

    YOUR input is MUCH appreciated to list YOUR favorite frames

    Hardtail steel MTB perfection for YOU. So....what is perfection to you, as a seemingly-rare hardtail MTB'er? (at least where I live..EC USA) Am interested in part by my own history of riding since 1983, and for an upcoming essay I am writing that may turn into a book (that will sell in the low...
  3. brownplus

    better than the DB axis Ti in 17"....a deal! REALLY

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Diamond ... SwNuxXbWyE have mine in 20" flavor...can't stand to see these NOT go to those that appreciate them. the best mtb ever made? if you don't crave stiffness? but love lightness? YES!!! not mine, but after 36 years of riding....this has always been one...
  4. brownplus

    DBR Vertex WCF vs Kona Explosif

    there is a large and small WCF DBR on ebay right now!
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    DBR Vertex WCF vs Kona Explosif

    no, all original paint...just that previous owner took some decals off I believe? from what I have seen is UK and USA got diff. colors in diff. years, but could be wrong. And I THINK? usa got threadless in '94 when uk got stems....for kona....but could very well be wrong.
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    Show us your BREEZER

    gravel best gravel bike i ever owned
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    DBR Vertex WCF vs Kona Explosif

    after many many many mtb's since 1984 have found my nirvana for SS riding locally (singletrack, slight elevation, tight and bermy) 20" both.... dbr wcf and kona explosif...both 1994 year the dbr is pretty much "unreal" feeling as you'd think it stiff...it is NOT. The steel bits absorb and...
  8. brownplus

    Alternatives to Salsa CroMoto Forks

    gusset jury forks and kona p2's both have that or near that a-c length (both are sold out here in USA!)...sad I found a set of spec-ed big tange forks on ebay (canti's only) that are a bit harsh (hard to find a steerer tube over 260mm!) Have finally come to the point where I bought a mosso...
  9. brownplus

    mid 90's steel or carbon/steel bonded large/XL frame wanted

    something with a near 24" ETT like my 1995 20.5" diamondback vertex say 23.5-24" ETT ones with longer top tubes I can think of besides DB are kona, brodie, rocky mtn, bridgestone and spec-ed....but whatever else is fine as well in 1 1/8 threadless WITH fork would be perfect no aluminum...
  10. brownplus

    DB Vertex WCF 21"-20" carbon/steel comfy!

    Re: Not sure what shppg. is over the pond, but US $150 for frame/bb/headset @ extra $20 for fork if wanted. thanks
  11. brownplus

    DB Vertex WCF 21"-20" carbon/steel comfy!

    mid 90's carbon bonded to steel diamondback vertex WCF in 21"...but it measures same as my kona explosif 20"??? 24.5 or so ETT Used by my neighbor on the greenway! So no real offroad use but does have light paint chipped of on chainstay...has no gouges or other chain damage New neco 1 1/8"...
  12. brownplus

    is there a US forum?

    Thought there used to be a forum where you could buy and sell in usa? Can't find it now...any help? Thx.
  13. brownplus

    free manitou mach 5

    you pay shipping. came off 20" diamondback wcf vertex (selling here). fork needs new innards...sagged out now.
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    diamondback vertex wcf for sale

    20" in very good shape, my neighbors bike frame...pic is not orig. as I will be getting a new cam. this next week...email for orig. pics I am "brownplus" on ebay so my feedback should suffice. Ridden rarely and no prob's other than drive side chainstay has missing paint...no dents or dings or...
  15. brownplus

    seatpost size '92 breezer?

    any one know what a lightning breezer seatpost diameter is? '92-'93? Thanks!
  16. brownplus

    94 brodie expresso

    Re: Hey "retro guru"...maybe you need a name change Re: Hey "retro guru"...maybe you need a name change...maybe "retro hoodoo" joe m. inspired the sloping top tube or was at least in the middle of it with kona and brodie. http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-cl ... 773-3.html...
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    94 brodie expresso

    dammit, hate to see that frame. I lived in seattle and drove to vancouver to buy that same frame...got there too late and camped out in the back of a nissan for the weekend to wake up and buy that frame...no...they aren't open on mondays....waited it out another day to buy the forest green...
  18. brownplus

    Raleigh RSP Reynolds 853 - now built!

    Re: 12 mtb's? how do you ride them all?
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    Show us your rides and rate the one posted above you!

    just a humble kona from a humbug give the RM a 10 as thats what I rode for years...till I went back to the explosif...well, Kona is about 5 miles from the CN border in WA so more "canada" than USA Yes, that is a 650b shock and front wheel with 26er in the back...it keeps me "afloat" 853 and i...
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