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Re: '95 Schwinn Homegrown FS Love the look of these! I think the black rear triangle looks great on black rims/tires. Maybe a blackish fork might do it more justice (depending on the upcoming frame color)? I've totally missed that Retro Spud's awesome bass boat blue version 8) I have a...

Re: And I really think that even though there's a lot of guys liking the traditional Super V design, they would've looked a lot better by adding that sloping top tube to all of them.. :)

Re: Hi, Thanks guys, appreciate it. I tried to locate a spare stanchion for the Moto by it's part number and contacting old Cannondale experts/dealers, but it was like finding that legendary unicorn poo :roll: I also found a second Moto fork for a bargain, but as I managed to fix this one I...

Re: Hi! Due to the unfortunate circumstances had some time to finish off my all time favorite this week. This is something I've been waiting/searching for a loooong time :) Take care guys! Short project story here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=408741 Dami's 1997...

Hi! As everyone here knows, back in the days we all had our realistic dream bikes, and then there were the bikes we had in our posters. Cannondale Super V 4000 DH was The Poster Bike for me when I first saw it in Mountain Bike Guide magazine 1996. Had my hopes high for it, but when the -97...

Re: Hi guys! Dami's 1996 Kuwahara Fast Trax RC. In the late 90's Finland Kuwaharas were common as mushrooms during rain, and their secret was pretty much using quite good components compared to the bikes' price tags. This one is from -96, has a mixture of LX/STX RC/STX/Alivio components on...

Re: I've only had two cook bros cranks, so I'm not the biggest expert on these. BUT it looks like these were originally purple anodized versions (based on the dust cap grooves) and someone has made red decals on them and painted them gray (or clearcoated). Someone that's not definitely cook...

Re: Thanks guys, PM'd you both!

Hi, My 18” GT Lightning is 1574g with the headset cups on. -Turkka

Re: Still searching! Could go for a VGC pair also if available. Width for a pair can be 2.25, 2.35 or could even consider those 2.65's. Found one perfect 2.25 pair from ebay some weeks ago, but the seller didn't response to my messages (probably wouldn't have posted overseas..) Also a pair of...

Re: Thanks for this, I guess I won’t get a better theory so I will go with that! :)

Re: After some sticker removal (one square millimeter at a time..), sticker glue removal and finally lacquer polishing, this is how it turned out. It’s definitely not a hopeless case! Next up locating a fitting paint for the touch ups and contacting Gil for some decals. I didn’t like Take...

Hi! I guess I'm not the only one who has always liked those 1991 Marins with the neon fade paintworks. I already have a -91 Palisades Trail restored and when I saw this neglected Bear Valley frameset on sale I just knew I had to try and save it. I understand that stickers were a big deal in...

Re: Good points from the gents here. Fingers crossed it's just some lacquer surface damage, not under it..

Re: Hi, You could try some polishing/restoring cream that might work on some of the oxidization. It though depends how deep to the lacquer it has spread. I use those polishing creams (and elbow grease) all the time to old frames and it really brings the shine back and takes away a lot of the...

Hi! Has anyone ran into a similar case? I acquired a bear valley frameset and while cleaning and refreshening the paint surface I ran into this. There was a tape under the paint surface on the serial number. When I took the tape off, there was the serial number (M40IA0576) which is equivalent...

Re: That is just awesome to hear! You have a true gem there. :)

Re: Ok, thanks for the info. What did you use as the shim, some foil or cut beer can?

How did you ever solve the seatpost issue with this one? My Lightning is missing the insert collar and the 27.2mm seatpost I have for it is too small. Do you have a 27.4mm post or did you use some shim there (or did you have the insert collar with the frame)? Thanks! -Turkka

Re: :lol: :lol: ...or by Chance (Mr. Chance)... :facepalm: Don't you just love Mondays. -Turkka