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07-14-20, 10:27 AM
#7252
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Hussefelt bars and stem
Here's a rebuild of this vintage Team Miyata Ridge Runner, outfitted with Deore DX and roller cam brakes in a red, white and blue scheme with a bit of yellow. Rides well in the city street, has become my cruiser bike. Last two photos showed swap of handlebars from Sakae MTS and MTB to some classy Hussefelt bars and stem.
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07-15-20, 11:33 AM
#7253
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Join Date: Jul 2020
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First post.......pic soon hopefully (gotta post ten times)
I plucked a 1996 Schwinn Clear Creek out of the recycle center last weekend. Already put about $150 in it ...tires (Kenda city slicks 20x1.95), tubes, seat. tire tools, and counting. everything worked fine, except the seat was gone. I slipped one of my work boots over the seat post and took her for a spin. Smooth brakes shifting, rolling.
07-15-20, 02:00 PM
#7254
man that Ridge runner is awesome. I’m going to dig mine out of storage now.
Here's a rebuild of this vintage Team Miyata Ridge Runner, outfitted with Deore DX and roller cam brakes in a red, white and blue scheme with a bit of yellow. Rides well in the city street, has become my cruiser bike. Last two photos showed swap of handlebars from Sakae MTS and MTB to some classy Hussefelt bars and stem.
07-15-20, 02:27 PM
#7255
The dropped
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 2,146
Bikes: Pake C'Mute Touring/Commuter Build, 1989 Kona Cinder Cone, 1995 Trek 5200, 1973 Raleigh Super Course FG, 1969 Raleigh Superbe: 1960/61 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne "thrift" 3 speed, by Hercules (sold), 1966 Schwinn Deluxe Racer (sold)
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07-17-20, 01:23 PM
#7256
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 92
Bikes: 1980 Peugeot PFN-10, 1989 Bridgestone MB-3, 1988 Univega Alpina Uno, 1974 Velosolex Saint Tropez, 1995 Trek 830, 1986 Lotus Odyssey, 1987 Schwinn Mirada, 1987 Raleigh Elkhorn
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I have yet to post my girlfriend’s ‘87 Raleigh Elkhorn on here. I picked it up for her a year and a half ago and rebuilt it, replacing the handlebars because she didn’t like how wide the risers were. She doesn’t ride it very often, but she joined me for a quick ride this morning. Here it is with my ‘87 Schwinn Mirada klunker/ss build— plus a couple more:
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07-17-20, 08:12 PM
#7257
Full Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Southwest Ohio
Posts: 389
Bikes: Wow, where to start? A collection of 1980's and early 90's road, touring, and MTBs from the likes of Trek, Schwinn, Cannondale, Fuji, Miyata, Univega, Panasonic, and GT. It has gotten rather out of control.
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Just landed this Panasonic ATB! It was definitely worth the 3 hour round trip this evening. It looks like it was barely ridden and stored inside for a long time.
07-18-20, 11:34 AM
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07-18-20, 11:47 AM
#7261
Senior Member
Late 80's (?) Schwinn High Sierra. Frame made in Japan. Was worse than a barn find because it had been left to the elements for years by the original owner. Salvaged the frame which was acid dipped and powder coated. Nice riding as a path bike and MTB backup.
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07-19-20, 12:10 PM
#7262
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One a day (for two days). Late 80's (?) Diamondback Axis, also with the acid dip, powdercoat regimen. "Adorned" with a 6 year old 1000w motor and 52V battery (so more like 1500w) for a 33-35 mph cruise.
07-19-20, 01:12 PM
#7263
Full Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Southwest Ohio
Posts: 389
Bikes: Wow, where to start? A collection of 1980's and early 90's road, touring, and MTBs from the likes of Trek, Schwinn, Cannondale, Fuji, Miyata, Univega, Panasonic, and GT. It has gotten rather out of control.
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I hate to be "that guy," but I believe all of the High Sierra's were TIG welded by Giant in Taiwan. What is the location of the serial number on this and what is it? If it is not on the bottom bracket, check at the bottom of the front of the head tube. Was there a headbadge? Was a number on there?
07-19-20, 01:18 PM
#7264
i love seeing these old steeds saved like this!
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07-19-20, 01:58 PM
#7265
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 471
Bikes: 91 Ritchey Ultra, 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1990 Klein Rascal, 97 Trek OCLV9700, 90 Minnelli Eclipse, 95 Marin Bear Valley SE, 1991 Breezer Lightning Flash 1991 Diamondback Axis 1992 Stumpjumper Comp 1983 Stumpjumper Sport
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My 1997 Trek OCLV9700 all original
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07-19-20, 01:59 PM
#7266
Senior Member
I hate to be "that guy," but I believe all of the High Sierra's were TIG welded by Giant in Taiwan. What is the location of the serial number on this and what is it? If it is not on the bottom bracket, check at the bottom of the front of the head tube. Was there a headbadge? Was a number on there?
07-20-20, 01:59 PM
#7267
Junior Member
07-20-20, 02:02 PM
#7268
Junior Member
Here's a rebuild of this vintage Team Miyata Ridge Runner, outfitted with Deore DX and roller cam brakes in a red, white and blue scheme with a bit of yellow. Rides well in the city street, has become my cruiser bike. Last two photos showed swap of handlebars from Sakae MTS and MTB to some classy Hussefelt bars and stem.
07-20-20, 03:20 PM
#7269
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 471
Bikes: 91 Ritchey Ultra, 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1990 Klein Rascal, 97 Trek OCLV9700, 90 Minnelli Eclipse, 95 Marin Bear Valley SE, 1991 Breezer Lightning Flash 1991 Diamondback Axis 1992 Stumpjumper Comp 1983 Stumpjumper Sport
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Here’s where we’re at. Waiting for parts.....
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07-20-20, 04:05 PM
#7270
The dropped
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 2,146
Bikes: Pake C'Mute Touring/Commuter Build, 1989 Kona Cinder Cone, 1995 Trek 5200, 1973 Raleigh Super Course FG, 1969 Raleigh Superbe: 1960/61 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne "thrift" 3 speed, by Hercules (sold), 1966 Schwinn Deluxe Racer (sold)
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07-20-20, 04:31 PM
#7271
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 471
Bikes: 91 Ritchey Ultra, 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1990 Klein Rascal, 97 Trek OCLV9700, 90 Minnelli Eclipse, 95 Marin Bear Valley SE, 1991 Breezer Lightning Flash 1991 Diamondback Axis 1992 Stumpjumper Comp 1983 Stumpjumper Sport
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07-21-20, 12:09 PM
#7272
Senior Member
I know its a little to new but i just picked this up for cheap at a local thrift store a 2000 Mongoose Pro DX 10.5. with a Titanium frame and a pretty decent groupset. Deore/LX/XT
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07-21-20, 01:52 PM
#7273
Senior Member
^^^^^ Except for the threadless steering, it's pretty solidly C&V, design-wise. It'll be drinking age next year. Remember, when the C&V section got its start in the mid '00s, mid-'80s bikes weren't considered "too new". Besides, rescuing titanium from a thrift store is considered a community service.
07-21-20, 02:03 PM
#7275
Senior Member
I think it was the early 2000's after they sold to Pacific Cycles or Dorel Industries
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