Recent content by Dr Dremel

Already down to "just" $2295. The selller offers an explanation why it´s priced so high, which, if true, would be better at home on platforms like gofundme or similar. On ebay these pleads always leave a slightly scammy taste.

It really looks like RB has a problem with Toad infestation in the last few days 😝 Anyway this is one rad bike, especially liking the purple brake accents!

I´m interested in the Salsa bar and Grab On grips. PM incoming ...

900g is not that bad, is it? The problem I have with lightweight steel forks is that I don´t like flex. The Ritchey Logic I have really makes for a noodly front end. And don´t get me started on the horrible brake shudder on triple butted P2´s ...

Every time I had problems with slipping posts it was with aftermarket skewers (including the one @Panolgano is using). And every time it was cured by mounting a bone stock XT 730 one. Not good for my OCD and weight weenie tendencies, but me and my therapist found a way to cope. Just don´t look...

Good work on the color match! I think the effect of the partially "faded" white stripes was achieved by lifting up the masking tape and curling up the ends before applying the green.

In my experience the Ritchey rims are not the strongest (mine are Comps, Experts are indeed single wall). Araya RM 20 however- I have a pair which is in use since 1988 without problems. Purely anecdotal of course and up to you if they are worth the price difference.

Apparantly they came filled with Shell Naturelle HFE 15. The manual specifically says to not use brake fluid. In my opinion that makes them ok for use with mineral oil.

Seals of the 737-not sure if they fit. 730/732 was what I was thinking. You can also put up a wanted ad, I´m sure lots of knackerd hubs are around.

If the cone is ok I wouldn´t bother removing it. Aditionally: Replacement cones are pretty bad quality in my experience. Regarding seals: I think the M900 has the same seals as XT or Deore from this period.

Are you sure? It looks cracked around every block of thread.

That´s a shame. My idea would be to heat up the dropout with a blowtorch and bend it back. But don´t take my word for it, IMHO this is something for a professional like @danson67 or @August Bicycles.

Usually it´s the external diameter of the fork steerer which is stated when looking for a stem. A "1 inch stem" has 22.2mm quill, "1 1/8 inch stem" has 25.4mm quill. As far as I know Bullmoose stem/bar combos were only available in 1" BITD, so 22.2mm quill (or sometimes 21.1mm/ old BMX...

The Judy looks too long in my eyes, I suspect that the Ventanas at the time came with a 5-6cm travel suspension fork Ventana only sold framesets, so there was no stock fork at all. Look at this one in an MBA test from Oct 1993: Edit: @bikeworkshop was also right: "The Ventana had a relaxed 70...

I think when suspension corrected frames became the norm, the industry already moved on to 1 1/8". So finding a 1" suspension corrected fork (threadless or not), is going to be challenging. The only one I can think of is the Fat Chance BOI, and at this point you might as well have a custom fork...