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One of the perks of having a local reputation for caring about these old bikes is every so often, someone seeks you out for advice or help finding a home for their vintage mtb. And once in a rare while, that bike happens to be something special...

Looking for a Brodie quill stem 1 1/8" for my 1992 Catalyst. So many things to trade, or cold hard cash. Photo for reference (the one I let get away, sigh). Thanks for your help, it's the last piece I need for my build! ☮️ Brodie quill stem by shamalama88, on Flickr

A few years ago I managed to swap a few horses and in a long convoluted effort (with promises kept and goodwill flowing) I finally got it back home for me to tinker with. My friend bought the bike new in 1992, and over the years made some unfortunate upgrades: 1992 Off-Road Toad by...

I picked up the frame (1988, 19.5", True Temper 4130 tube-set) over a year ago, and have been slowly but steadily collecting the Mavic components. When I finally found the wheels I was ready to put it together. 20180121_165707 by shamalama88, on Flickr 20190525_144712 by shamalama88, on Flickr...

I just picked up this bike, and am in the process of stripping off all the commuter crap and 'upgrades' done over the years. Taking it back to original spec or close to. Such a great frame/decal colour scheme. Tig welded 4130 chromoly with fillet brazed seat cluster. 20190516_223653 by...

Last piece I need for a full Mavic build. Thanks in advance!!

I have had this frame in the build queue for over a year now, and have patiently collecting parts for the build. I managed to find a titanium P2 fork for it, but it was just a few mm too short for my 19" frame's head tube! I looked in to having the fork's steer tube extended, but it was going to...

This came in to my world recently. It's too big for me to keep, but I felt the need to share. So pretty... 20180511_182126 by shamalama88, on Flickr 20180511_182209 by shamalama88, on Flickr 20180511_182159 by shamalama88, on Flickr 20180511_182149 by shamalama88, on Flickr 20180511_182140...

My first Yo Eddy was a definite rider; a 1993 M/L frame with a replica fork. It rode great, and I loved it, but I somehow got it in my head that it was a bit too small for me: 1993 Fat Chance Yo Eddy by shamalama88, on Flickr At the same time I had acquired a 1993 L Yo frame that needed a...

I have been waiting on the right time to put this bike together for a while. The frame needed some minor paint touch-ups; as much as I like patina, I couldn't leave that much bare metal exposed to rust away! 20170626_075115 by shamalama88, on Flickr A set of white Bullseye cranks miraculously...

Another Merlin build (yawn), but at least this one is my size this time... a20180101_132524e by shamalama88, on Flickr a20180101_132727 by shamalama88, on Flickr a20180101_132815 by shamalama88, on Flickr c20180101_132629 by shamalama88, on Flickr a20180101_133045 by shamalama88, on Flickr...

How many Fat Chance frames have ended up in the scrap metal bin because of this vicious disease? :( 20170329_113352 by shamalama88, on Flickr

I bought a potential grail bike after seeing a dodgy picture from an unknown seller. Would you buy something from a poor picture like this? 21740168_10159291488770176_1275156323743812762_n by shamalama88, on Flickr I think it scared away other prospective buyers. Even after asking for better...

About a month ago I asked Mr. B. if he would consider making a 'repro' fillet brazed quill stem for my Brodie Romax. He agreed and apparently has taken a liking to the idea; after talking to the local Vancouver vintage crew he believes there would be a decent demand for his stems in our...

This is gonna be good... 20170527_094525 by shamalama88, on Flickr 20170527_094620 by shamalama88, on Flickr

I think most of us have done this at one time or another; built a bike around one component. You find something rare and beautiful and know that it just won't look right on anything currently in your stable. In my case the component was a rare titanium stem/bar combo by Mike Augspurger from...

De-upgrading this bike was a pleasure. Once I got the right parts on it, the bike kind of spoke for itself. A little gold goes a long way... Before: da3cf27ee9a6ee1d5f49379f608ca993 by shamalama88, on Flickr And After: 20170416_112213 by shamalama88, on Flickr 20170416_112355 by...

To call this a build thread would be a stretch, as I found this near perfect P-23 in a local ad. The bike was really only ever used on motorhome 'camping trips. The only damage it has are some paint scrapes from being hauled around on a bike rack. It has never been ridden off road, unless the...

I am really hoping I can find a pair of these rather rare tires, for my 1989 Fat Chance Team Comp restoration. Hard to find, yes. Thanks retros! 1989 Fat Chance Team Comp side view by shamalama88, on Flickr

Back in 1989 I had just sold my custom Bradbury Manitou because I felt it was too tall for me in the front end. I was looking for a smaller steel bike for riding technical singletrack. Back in those days (pre internet!), if it wasn't in a magazine or a bike you saw in a shop or out on the...