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I'm really split on how to build this 1997 Kona king kikapu I picked up. In to sure if I should do xc light build flat bars, long stem, v brakes, narrow rims, narrow tires. Of early dh with riser bars short stem, wide rims, wide tires, hs33 brakes. Any ideas ? Thanks!

Posting this for a friend. No idea what it is looks quality from the welds and cable stops. Interesting features such as and extended top tube that attaches to the one piece seat stays. Please help it's driving me nuts not knowing!

Soo after promising my self I was done with Craigslist list I decided to take a peek this weekend and found this up for sale. I have always wanted an alpinestars so after som convincing to myself it was worth the drive I ventured the hour and a half into Vancouver to pick it up. This is how it...

Need some help deciding whether to use fork boots or not on my build what do you think?

I wanted to share this 1992 Rocky Mountain equipe I found on my local face book bidding page. Figured it was worth it for the parts if nothing else. When I picked it up the paint and all the bearing are in remarkable condition considering the rest of the bike showed signs of being left out side...

Hey guys I have some parts, a proflex 957 frame (non carbon replaced rear end, and a complete proflex 575 I'm looking to trade they are mediums I believe 18.5 inch and I need somthing in a large. The 957 is a frame only at the moment but I do have some 1996 manitou Mach 5 forks that fit. The 575...

Any one have any input on the araya rx-7 rims? I'm building a 1991 Rocky Mountain cirrus and I'm stuck on using these laced up to a shimano rear hub and a sealed tec front hub or matrix areo rims laced to shimano hubs. The thing that's getting me stuck is the rx-7 is a single wall rim and it's...

Got this from roc6839 on the weekend not 100% what it is. From the info I can gather from the serial number it appears to be a 1986 japanese built ascent from an early batch #50 built in January Although a Google search shows the ascent In red not teal. Also no idea on the quality of the...

Hey guys I just picked up this Marin for a parts bike but I wanted more info before i strip the parts off. I bought it mainly for the cranks, bottom bracket, wheels, and the syncros bar for my 1991 Rocky Mountain cirrus. My plan was to build it back up with some period spare parts that I have...

Well I figured I might as well post my new project up here to see what you guys think and see if I can get some help with parts for the build from some locals.. before I over spend on ebay. :roll: There are a few good and not so good about the bike The good: Original xt rear derailleur, xt...

Hello every one. My dad happened to save this bike from the dump for me and I was wondering if any one has any idea what it is. As far as I can gather it is a Japanese made bianchi with high manganese steel (mangalloy) tubes. There are some tubing names on the seat tube sticker but I can't make...

Hey guys. Today I posted my 1997 proflex 957 on Craig's list for trade since it is a tad to small for me :( a few hours latter I got a response from a fellow retro biker in Vancouver with a possible trade. I phoned him up and asked what he had. After talking a bit about some road bike options I...

Hello I just resently built up my proflex 957 but it is too small for me . The frame is a medium and I need a large 19-21" the frame has been rebuilt with new bearings and bushings. Also the carbon rear end had been changed for an aluminum one ( well before I got the frame any way I trust it...

Now that I have my barn find 1983 nishiki bush whacker done I was wodering how many more nishikis there are out there. I didn't see a post to show them so here it is :D Here is mine Here is the link to see what it looked like when I got it viewtopic.php?f=6&t=280175&start=20 I believe this...

so its the middle of the wet winter on the west coast of B.C. Christmas and new years are over and my work has slowed down to a glacier pace. Add to that all the wet weather that is expected on the wet coast that is limiting my will to go out and ride equals the perfect time to sit down and fool...

We'll first let me tell you a story. It's 1995 in bc canada, a young boy at the age 7 that's in love with anything that has wheels and goes fast is introduced to his older siblings friends brand new race bike ... A kona Muni-mula. I can still remember how cool it was with the bright gold paint...

Found this bike on craigslist last night and spotted the marzocchi xc500 forks and the tange infinity sticker and figured for $25 the forks alone would be worth it. So I took a little drive and picked it up :P Now the question is what to do? do i strip what parts are good and toss the frame or...

Hello there! This is my retro bike collection . My collection started with my 1994 heavy tools and after that most of them were donated to me to give them a good home where they would not get trashed :) But... Now I have a delema I have a baby on the way in April and have to box up all but 2...

I found a 1983 nishiki bushwacker in all oginal condition except for the seat and tires at my father in laws house. He is willing to let me have it if I want it. I'm just trying to deside wether its worth it to add to my collection. Here us the original add from 1983. The color of the one I am...

Hey guys I need help with my sierra xt. The bike is in great all original shape. Now the question is do I replace the decals with new ones, re powder coat the stem, and re anodize the seatpost. OR should I keep the bike the way it is with the decals and stem all scratched up, and the seat post...