Recent content by staytong

Thanks! I’ll take some today and get em up

Yes they are

Built during lockdown with a nostalgia for early 90’s 3DV

Uh oh. I’m in trouble then.....

Hi Can anyone tell me how I might protect some purple anodized rims from color loss due to brake rub? Would a softer compound brake pad help? Are there sealants for such things? Any help is appreciated. Cheers

Never mind. I’m an idiot. It’s a 31.8.

Hi All I have a 1998 Litespeed Unicoi frameset I’m building up, and I thought since it has a 27.2mm seatpost, that I would automatically need a 28.6mm seatpost clamp. I got one and there is no way that’s fitting on that seatpost tube. Does anyone know what the specific measurement of those are...

Hi I am in the process of building up a titanium frame(Litespeed), and it’s going to get V-brakes. This will be my first experience with them as I went from cantilever to disc on other bikes. I’ve read some conflicting reports on the efficacy of brake boosters, so I was hoping for this...

Ok, thanks Jimo. I now have a fair idea of value. Still kind of curious about its production age, but I guess that’s not that important. What does UST stand for?

Can anyone tell me about this tire(tyre)? I picked this up locally and thought it was quite the score, since it is unused, 26”, and seemingly good for a retro gravel bike setup. Turns out it’s a tubeless, so that’s not going to work for the rims I have. I have looked online for any info on this...

Re: Re: As I mentioned in my initial post, I have some NOS purple Sun rims that they’ll go with, but I’m building up a 98 Litespeed Unicoi. I’ve also got some green Wildgrippers that will go on those. My wheels won’t be all retro though, as I’m having them laced with some cx-rays. Going for...

Thanks Black cat. I kept the faith, and found one just this morning!

I have a Black Ringle Super eight from back in the mid 90s that I love! Perhaps because it took a 20 year holiday in a shed, it still functions impeccably. But I don’t see them come around very often on the auction block. I guess what I’m wondering is: from a historical perspective, were those...

I would pay handsomely for one of these in good working order.

Re: Ok, thanks to all. Looking at a Rock Shox recon with posts, new on Ebay. $300 US after shipping. Seems like a way better decision than buying the (Used) purple Marzocchi XC500s from seller in Germany. It would have been an impulsive purchase at $400 before shipping that would have afforded...