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I have somewhere between 35-40 old vintage mountain bikes. Today went past a garage sale saw bikes and had to stop and check them out. Was a matching set of 1990 Mongoose Switchback bikes in almost perfect condition, what I think is 100% original! The seller wanted $50 for both bikes and I...

Anyone have any literature in English for the specifications for this bike? Looks mostly original. Anyone have a stem cap for this bike, they are willing to sell/part with? I rarely see Marin vintage bikes in California even though they were birthed right here in Northern California...

Picked up this 198? Schwinn High Sierra. It has the black chrome finish, any cautionary tip on how to polish? Including head badge Pic number 3406 (340 day 86 year) and bottom bracket number GY626586. From what I can tell it is an 86 but the stem makes it look like an 87...any ideas or documents...

So I picked up this bike cheap this morning thinking it was a late 80's Specialized Rockhopper, possibly Hardrock or even Stumpjumper. Its a dark purple, has a couple of Specialized decals but no model name. The thing that is throwing me off is the cable stop attachment hanging off the seat...

So I just picked this up. Can anyone tell me what I got? Any articles or manuals? It's in great shape but a bit on the small side for me. Thanks in advance for any additional information!

As the title states, can anyone identify thesr bar ends? Sorry for the bad pictures.

I just picked up a new bike restoration project. Having difficulty with finding the original specs. I found one scan but to small to read any of the details. I think it is a 1988 based on one other post I found. It appears to be a Suntour xc 9000 drive train. The hubs are marked Muddy Fox...

I seem to have the worst luck with documentation or catalogs for my bike. I picked up a new Raleigh and I normally stick with Specialized bikes but this was a good looking bike. Can anyone tell me about this bike? The date code on the brakes is "KJ" which is October 1986. Guessing the bike is a...

Been doing some research on this bike and can find little information about the bike. It has been said that it was the first year of the Rockhopper. Their is contradictory information saying 1985 was the first year? I am unable to find a catalog or manuals for this year. So far as I can tell it...

So I was able to save this vintage mountain bike from the landfill. Hopefully someone can give me some additional information about it. The bike has XT 6-speed shifters, XT drive train minus the front derailleur which is a newer sram. The main tubes look almost like carbon? Does have the rear XT...

So I am wanting to try converting an old mountain bike to a gravel bike. Some of my concerns include reach because going to gravel bars from flat will effect handling, and the second big concern is tire size. The two bikes I have to choose from are a 1992 Gary Fisher Sphinx 700c tires or a 1990...

So I purchased this bike today off Craigslist. Older lady had it for sale with almost no background on the bike. Haven't been able to find much information about it on the internet. Originally thought it was a old MTB but right after I purchased it I realized it has 700c x 40c tires. Got it for...

So my current project is not about trying to make my 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper 100% original. I am trying to keep it period correct. Is there a unwritten rule on matching stem and seatpost? I have a black Tioga Tbone stem and the original silver seatpost. Was wondering how many of you would...

So I picked up a 1985 Stumpjumper Sport in need of restoration. The bike is missing (Not original) brake levers, shifters and wheelset. The groupset is Shimano Deer Head. Does anyone know if m733 brake levers will work with cantilever brakes and U-brake? I know the levers for cantilever and...

So I purchased this bike off Craigslist. It's in awesome condition minus touch points. Unfortunately the fork was replaced with what looks like a Specialized Future Shock, needs rebuilding. The frame is 20" and the steerer is 144mm. I was hoping someone might be able to give me the specs for the...