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Thanksgiving weekend of 2016, I was contacted by my brother’s long time friend Chuck, who said he had Jake’s 1992 San Andreas and wanted to know if I was interested. “Absolutely” I said. It was explained that the bike was not in great shape and nothing like it was originally. For Jake, after...

hey everyone, just wanted to share the following rebuild project. This is Jake's 1992 mountain cycle that was given to us in a Frankenstein fashion with a mix of parts from 1994 Judy DH forks, 1995 Ringle wheels, esp 900 shifters. . . it was in bad shape. With the help of a friend from...

Guys- I have the wheels built for Jake's 1993 Marin. The pulstar hub only fits 7 speed and I am looking to make it 8 as he had it. Does anyone out there have a freehub they can sell that would fit a pulstar hub and make mine 8 speed? You can have the 7 speed I have if you would like. Any...

Retrobike family. The cassette on my pulstar hub will only allow 7 speeds. I am needing it to be 8 speed. I have broken the hub down all the way to the hub body and cassette. I cannot seem to get these two apart. An allen wrench fits both ends but I am afraid to force anything as they dont...

Does anyone know of any turquoise / blue Pulstar hubs that would be available? Thanks, Josh

I am looking for blue Pulstar hubs if anyone has a set they are willing to sell. thanks, Josh

Retrobike family- You all have been so good to myself and our family in helping with the two current rebuild projects for Jake: the 1996 Alpinestars and the 1993 Marin. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a guy in Colorado who said he had just received Jake's 1991 Trimble race bike (shown...

Dear Retrobike Family- The rebuild of Jake's Alpinestars has begun! I have located and obtained the rear linkage for the frame, along with the rims, brakes, hubs, stem. . . A couple smaller items are needed but I think the local shop can help with those (cables, housing, grips, tubes) Please...

I am looking for a Fox Vanilla R (or similar) coil shock. Max eye to eye is 7 inches. Can be as old as 1996. Thanks! Josh

Can anyone out there help identify the chain guide shown in this picture? I know DCD makes the Mr Crud which keeps the chain within the roller side walls. This one from my memory dropped down like a hook . Any thoughts? Trying to find one in order to complete a build. Thanks, Josh

Thank you everyone for all the help in rebuilding Jake's two bikes. All the help is greatly appreciated. I am close to completing Jake's 1993 Marin Indian Fire Trail but still could use the following if anyone has some they are willing to sell: - Answer A-Tac Stem (black preferred) 1 1/8...

I built this bike back in 1999 and it has since, sat on my wall in the garage. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I can sell it off in pieces or as a complete bike. Thanks, Josh

Retrobike family- I am on the search for the following parts: - Pulstar Hubs (blue anodize) - Adventure Components Cranks (1993 / blue anodize) - Adventure Components Manitou 3 Fork Brace (blue anodize) - Marzocchi Z1 Bomber (1996) - Formula NOS Brakes and Carbino Hubs (1996) thanks...

Does anyone have a full suspension Alpinestars or know where I can find one? Thanks! Josh

I am looking for a Alpinestars full suspension frame or parts. . . trying to rebuild an RSA 940 downhill bike. Any leads or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Josh

Dear retrobike family: Through a friend, I now have the downhill frame that belonged to my brother, Jake Watson, from his 1996 season. It is an Alpinestars RSA 940. What I am in need of is the rear swing arm assembly. If anyone can offer any assistance with finding one, or pointing me...

I am looking to rebuild a frame I found that use to belong to my brother Earthquake Jake. It was a 1996 Alpinestars downhill bike. For the rebuild, I am looking to do it as original as possible. The main parts I need to find are the 1996 Marzocchi Z1 bomber fork and Formula disk brakes. Any...

Dear Retrobike Family- My brother raced on the NORBA circuit for many years and after each season, he tended to sell or trade his race bikes off. I know it is a long shot, but does anyone out there know of what happened to any of these bikes over the years? Attached is a picture of one of his...

Dear Retrobike Family- My brother raced on the NORBA circuit for many years and after each season, he tended to sell or trade his race bikes off. I know it is a long shot, but does anyone out there know of what happened to any of these bikes over the years? Attached is a picture of one of his...

I am in need of at least one functioning pro stop disk brake. The fronts on my late brothers 1999 Mountain Cycle Shockwave work great, the rear are not functioning at all. I have looked into buying a whole new set of brakes, but, the bike is not compatiable with the newer universal mounts...