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  1. 89RingleAddict

    Isn’t this XT post a rare commodity?

    https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d/houston-gary-fisher-mt-tam-1992/7640733994.html Not my add Frame too big for me But the components
  2. 89RingleAddict

    The black art of wheel building…

    Maybe this will help….. My kids found some abandoned/stolen MTB week ago (POS Chinese 24inch rims) The 13yr old hid the bike behind some shrubs after bike in the same place for 2weeks We picked it up Missing seat and post but shifted well Front rim had horrible wobble Figured might as well...
  3. 89RingleAddict

    SRAM ESP 9.0SL Jockeys

    Yeah https://www.chasertech.com/biredejowhso1.html
  4. 89RingleAddict

    SRAM ESP 9.0SL Jockeys

    Choices more limited for 10T JW’s(I found out bc newer bikes run 11T much more choices) No issues with these Think Chaser was brand Lemme see
  5. 89RingleAddict

    SRAM ESP 9.0SL Jockeys

    Here are new J’s sealed bearings
  6. 89RingleAddict

    SRAM ESP 9.0SL Jockeys

    Here are old XT 10T jockeys I’m 75% sure the white Teflon bearing is the top one O-rings were gone/perished
  7. 89RingleAddict

    SRAM ESP 9.0SL Jockeys

    King, Went from crusty XT to new sealed bearings When I get hm can post pix of old/new mounted
  8. 89RingleAddict

    27.4 post shim options

    3rd option would be a machine shop Easy project for them Hell, they might have a perfect sized car crank shaft bearing in the bin! GL Go RedBling!
  9. 89RingleAddict

    27.4 post shim options

    Second option would be to get a ‘almost’ the correct sized shim Then grind down to fit vvvThis is a handlebar shim I used for 20yrs before my rebuild (I had to go riser bars because of my neck)
  10. 89RingleAddict

    27.4 post shim options

    The first option Get similar size material for shim I used portion of the SP that fit Then honed out the inner portion at friend’s shop Vise is critical, I used a hand held drill The drill bit was cylinder shaped (like a can) Then cut a vertical slit i remember this took me hours to get perfect
  11. 89RingleAddict

    27.4 post shim options

    Maybe this will help Maybe I will get chastised BITD…..1990’s If you wanted ‘bling’….you bought part from magazine add Then ‘made’ it fit That’s what I did more than 20yrs ago I have never had issues….never raced, but medium to hard riding when I was younger I had same fitment issue with my...
  12. 89RingleAddict

    SRAM ESP 9.0SL Jockeys

    I have replaced jockeys 3 times I have never had an issue just as long as long as you replace a 10T with a 10T/11T with a 11T
  13. 89RingleAddict

    My Wife Just Got An E-Bike

    Very Nice^^^^^ Funny I’m 24yrs in with same insurance company in US. Texas is a ‘pilot state’ for selling E-bike policies I was recommended by zone managers to handle the estimatics on these things…..ugh. Can’t say no kinda thing. As far as the batteries……. If the unit is deemed a total...
  14. 89RingleAddict

    How much do you trust an old bike

    “Just be slower” Perfectly Said. No bc of old bike….bc of my age/stamina!
  15. 89RingleAddict

    How much do you trust an old bike

    After reading Clubby’s post….. I would like to change my ‘well maintained’ comment/definition and piggyback to Imlach/Hamsters’ posts Inspection. Leaks/minor cracks/component alignment/etc….must be recognized as early as possible and addressed I.E. failure usually occurs over a period of time...
  16. 89RingleAddict

    How much do you trust an old bike

    Paramount is what brocklander stated ‘Well maintained’ I would like to add ‘quality of components’ ranks high too I’m over 50, so I’m not jumping like the old days so after ‘refurbishing’ my 89 chrome moly Schwinn (XT/Ringle) Working great! Final thought Maybe this matters more to me than...
  17. 89RingleAddict

    1992 Dogs Bolx.

    beautiful i would never of guessed i would enjoy white/black bike so much Congrats!!
  18. 89RingleAddict

    The XTR group set might be enough…..

    $300??? or am i just over reacting
  19. 89RingleAddict

    The XTR group set might be enough…..

    Everyone’s knowledge appreciated This is NOT my add! FS near Houston TX USA https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d/katy-klein-mountain-bike-plus-two-kids/7619614681.html Anyone know the brands of 2 wheel sets from crappy pix? Pedals? I’m thinking this is a DEAL I will take kids bikes and...
  20. 89RingleAddict

    For Sale Doesn't get more 80's than this...

    Ha! Never ‘acquired’ anodized ones thou GL with sale brother!
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