I think that, aesthetically at least, these early ATB's really are the wonderful to look at, and as all round do anything bikes I still don't think the industry has matched them. They just look right, maybe not as visually stunning as some of the more evolved early mtb's that dominate this forum, but in their own way they are very appealing and easy on the eye. Slack as ****!
Dawes Ranger rehabilitated
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Interesting article
www.mbr.co.uk
Several interesting quotes, inc -
“the first mountain bikes were marketed as “adventure machines,” Specialized said, designed to get away from urban life and back into nature”
Interesting photo
Think Dawes must have measured it…
(Or maybe Reynolds?)
Specialized Stumpjumper – 40 years in the dirt - MBR
Specialized didn’t invent mountain biking, the Nobel prize for that should go to the Repack races in Marin County in the 1970s. What Mike Sinyard’s brand does lay claim to is the first production mountain bike; the Stumpjumper. Released in 1981, Sinyard’s gamble meant you could actually walk...
www.mbr.co.uk
Several interesting quotes, inc -
“the first mountain bikes were marketed as “adventure machines,” Specialized said, designed to get away from urban life and back into nature”
Interesting photo
Think Dawes must have measured it…
(Or maybe Reynolds?)
Pretty sure it was these -
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/rims-tape/32-thorn-275-650b-584-disc-rim-black/
(Currently out of stock)
These seem to be the same (silver braking surface)
www.sjscycles.co.uk
Slightly wider and cheaper!
www.sjscycles.co.uk
ALL 32h which may or may not suit.
Other rims and suppliers…
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/rims-tape/32-thorn-275-650b-584-disc-rim-black/
(Currently out of stock)
These seem to be the same (silver braking surface)
Thorn 27.5' / 650B 584 Rim w/ CNC Sidewall
Compatible for V-brake or disc brake - 27.5' (650B) 584 x 19 (24mm external) - Approx. 480g - ERD: 563mm - Pin joint - Single eyeletted - MTB/Trekking - Black anodised - With CNC sidewall - Recommended Tyre Width: 30 - 50mm (1.20 to 2.00 inch) - Recommended Rider Weight (inc. Luggage): 120kg -...
Slightly wider and cheaper!
Ryde Zac 421 27.5 Rim Black 32
The Zac 421 is created with modern tire width in mind. The construction offers higher strength than the Zac 2000. - Shape: Double wall - Joint: Pin - Tyre Use: Tube - Hook Type: Crotchet - Brake Type: Rim brake - ETRTO: 21C - Size: 584mm - Weight: 587g - ERD: 557mm - Mechanical Treatment: Raw...
ALL 32h which may or may not suit.
Other rims and suppliers…
Zac rims are pretty bullet proof. Not the lightest, but you also have the advantage of the sidewalls not ending up with the black all skuffed off....ie they look better for longer omho.
Ive used ryde Sputnik on my touring bike for years....basically a rebranded ridiga.
Ive used ryde Sputnik on my touring bike for years....basically a rebranded ridiga.
“Not the lightest”
Saving grams on rims, perhaps not the best priority.
“pretty bullet proof” - more important really!
“advantage of the sidewalls not ending up with the black all skuffed off”
Yes, I’ll enjoy the ‘black look’ as long as I can…
“basically a rebranded ridiga”
Sort of. Don’t know which current rims (if any) were ever Rigida.
Ryde has collected quite a few ‘well known’ names -
www.ryde.nl
They also seem to just make rims, which is (probably) a good thing -
www.ryde.nl
Saving grams on rims, perhaps not the best priority.
“pretty bullet proof” - more important really!
“advantage of the sidewalls not ending up with the black all skuffed off”
Yes, I’ll enjoy the ‘black look’ as long as I can…
“basically a rebranded ridiga”
Sort of. Don’t know which current rims (if any) were ever Rigida.
Ryde has collected quite a few ‘well known’ names -
History - Ryde
History: trace of origins 1908 Start of Rigida, France 1923 Start of Van Schothorst, The Netherlands 1955 Opening of new factory in Boxmeer, The Netherlands 1989 Van Schothorst purchases Rigida, the new group is called Rigida Group 1990 Opening of a factory in Malaysia 1992 Introduction of the...
www.ryde.nl
They also seem to just make rims, which is (probably) a good thing -
Technology - Ryde
Technologies FLAT HOLE (FL) Nipple holes come in different diameter as an option for 13G nipples as well. We offer 4,5mm 14G and 5,5mm 13G. Those holes are often directional drilled to improve the spoke nipple line up to a certain extent. SINGLE EYELETS (SE) The stainless steel material resist...
www.ryde.nl
Ryde Sputnik were rigida Sputnik.......ive built both. In fact the last pair i did for somebody was a straight swap over between a worn out rigida and a new ryde.
Its not a few grams its a couple of hundred and i doubt you would get much trouble out of a mavic a719 over a Sputnik.....except saving 360g of rotating weight.
Ryde are cheaper by 50% though.
Its not a few grams its a couple of hundred and i doubt you would get much trouble out of a mavic a719 over a Sputnik.....except saving 360g of rotating weight.
Ryde are cheaper by 50% though.
