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Thanks to all! This was on SoCal CL, but only for a few hours... Apparently, the original owner was the former owner of a bike shop that no longer exists in Oceanside, CA. He just needed to get it out of his buddies garage. Ya, I probably could lower the post a bit, although I'm 6'1" and...

Thanks!! Its this darn site that gave me the itch... :D

1993 GT Zaskar w/ Full XT components Rock Shox Mag 21 Black XT Hubs laced to Mavic 231 rims Cleaned and polished her up a bit and swapped the awful Profile Design riser handlebar/motocross bar for a cheapy flat bar for the time being. The lock on grips are also temporary til I get a...

Update on the MB1... Well, I did it. Rather than touch up the frames 22+ years of paint scuffs & scratches one by one... I took the bike apart and have sent her off for repaint by a local highly recommended source. The frame should take approx 2 months to be complete and I can't wait to...

I think I'd rather have a Stumpjumper vs. MB3... Is that crazy? Just my 2cents. BensterSD

Oh, I don't know sandmangts... I seem to recall you leading the pack with your Excelsior 8) . But thanks for the kind words! Also, many thanks for representing SoCal on this thread. Whens the next vintage ride?! BensterSD

Black anodizing from the XT cranks GONE!! And what a freakin PIA it was... :? Good old fashioned elbow grease. 500, 1000, 1500 and finally 2000 sandpaper... Then some metal polish to finish the job off properly. Many thanks for the polishing tips kermitgreenkona88 and Loki. It was on my...

WOW! Thanks for the tip!! Although, I am somewhat reluctant as I fear I would not know when to stop! Any ideas for the crank arms? Probably replacement... :)

Some better pics of the 1988 Bridgestone MB1 She's now cleaned up a little bit. Also, replaced the "cushy" seat with a Turbo and rotted tires with NOS sidewalls. 8) The original wheels are off for now while they get a decent cleaning. 23+ years of grime! Looking forward to riding her...

Hello all! So back in 1986 my father gave me 2 options. He offered to either upgrade my BMX or buy a new mtn bike. As any 11 year old "kid" would say (especially when mtn bikes hardly existed) I asked to upgrade the BMX. So just like any savvy eccentric father would do, he bought me a mtn...

Thanks to all for the compliments! 8) 8) 8)

Hello again from SD, CA 8) My 2nd contribution... Not too "luxurious", but still serves its roll these days as a great family cruiser with a some character... Acquired from CL and mildly freshened up. Cheers, Benster

New member from San Diego,CA 8) Acquired this one a few months ago and spent some time mildy freshening her up. It's one of my 2 old skool rigs and she's primarily used as the "family cruiser". Some day, I'll actually take her for a real ride. I know it's nothing too special, but in...