Recent content by bhumidravi

I quite like the paint - call it "neon safari" or "hypercolor desert camo", & maybe it'll seem a little cooler than "blueberry vanilla custard"! If people really can't stand the paintjob there's the Fore Runner in respectable black/red. But in any case, truly hideous 18 speed SIS bikes get...

Couldn't resist the 10 euro 1991 Valley Runner. For my purposes the frame has some welcome improvements: low rider mounts, OS tubing, top tube cable routing, 3 bottle cage braze-ons. This is actually the 3rd 1991 Valley / Fore Runner (same frame, just with cheaper components) to come up for...

Great photos, what bike did you do your central asia trip on? I was seriously tempted by this world-travelling Rohloff beauty, which at a 1000 euros is a bargain despite being more than triple what I'd originally budgeted for the full conversion. I thought I'd sleep on it one night, but by...

Ah yes, this one stuck around on marktplaats for weeks as "reserved" - very frustrating! Looks like it's in amazing condition, even had the original pump & bidon if I recall. Love the details on the paint job. I ended up getting a '90 terra runner for my trekking plans (see this thread), but...

I've been meaning to update with similar concerns. Last weekend the weather was great, so I did 2 all-day rides, 6 hours & ~150 km. Even with the stem at max height it was hard on the back. I could just switch the stem, but I've caught the retro mtb bug bad. The Terra Runner is a wonderful ride...

Yes, I don't want to bother welding on canti mounts unless it's really necessary, which it sounds like it isn't. I'm sorry I wasn't clear - the hubs are Deore Dx w/ 7 spd freehub. The hubs look in great shape; I plan to keep them & install a modern 7 spd hyperglide freehub so that it's easier...

Sorry for seemingly abandoning this thread: I had camera issues & an update without pictures was pointless. Finally managed to borrow a camera & take some quick shots this grey morning (apologies, it looked much better when I took pics with my dslr in glorious sunshine last weekend). I ended...

Wow, this thread blew up since yesterday! I'll be driving around the country this weekend checking out a bunch of bikes, including a Univega Alpina & a Rockhopper, based on recommendations in this thread. If anyone has other specific frames to look out for I'd be very grateful (would never...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm in the Netherlands, where Surly LHTs (used or new) are rare. But good condition, classic steel Koga Miyata mtbs can be had for around 200 euros. Santos is another local builder with an excellent reputation & lots of good-condition frames available. The SCC 02...

Thanks for the reaction! Yes, the Terrarunner is a lugged steel frame. Unfortunately the only other steel frames I can find at the moment are tig-welded. But if the frame is sufficiently high quality this doesn't seem like a deal-breaker to me. I agree 7 speed, square-taper bb, friction...

Hello, I've been lurking here for a few weeks researching late 80s/early 90s mtbs for a touring conversion. I'm planning an overland bike trip to China via Central Asia, & I've concluded that a vintage mtb would be both much cheaper and better suited for that kind of trip than most modern...