Show us your 700C ATB / MTB / Hybrid

[MT62]

Been commuting on this lately, first half of 90s, not sure about exact year.

 

[WimVDD]

I had a Trek 8700 mountainbike back in 1993. It literally fell apart (bondings failed) and I got a 1995 model as warranty replacement. When this 7900 from 1995 popped up, I didn't have to think long. It's in great condition, hardly used I believe as the handlebar grips show no wear at all.

I will probably strip it to keep the parts as they are, replace them with more recent stuff and use the bike for my annual summer bike tour.

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I must say I didn't feel safe first (after all, it's a 30 year old BONDED bike) but after a couple of days touring in the Alps, I was convinced: this bike will take me out on more multi-day tours.

 

[Guigui58]

My 1992 S-Works Cross, also super happy with it!

 

[grenspot]

My Mountain Goat Route 66. I think it is a ‘94. Currently raw. Thinking about paint options.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Thinking about paint options

I would be stuck on clear coat. Raw looks so good!

 

[Imlach]

I would be stuck on clear coat. Raw looks so good!

But wouldn't provide any real long term protection, rust would start to form underneath unless it's babied indoors in warm conditions. If he wants it to get a bit grungy over time then sure that's the way to go. Personally I'd let it go crusty with a good old BLO massage and internal rust inhibitor from time to time. Rust spiders look cool anyway

 

[rigidftw]

My Mountain Goat Route 66. I think it is a ‘94. Currently raw. Thinking about paint options.

That is sweet!
Is the down tube welded to the head tube but the top tube brazed? Was this repaired at some point or is this the way it was made by MG?

 

[bamacrazy]

Bought this new in 1987. Sold it a few years ago.

 

[Ann87]

Does anyone have pictures of the Answer Manitou 700c suspension fork actually mounted on a bicycle?

Thanks!

 

[fguki]

I do have about 3 or 4 of them ...I will see that I finish and re-build them as fast as I can and post some pics here.

Oh acutally mounted, nah, dont think I will mount it at the moment.