show us your modern-retro crossover bikes

[WWC]

95 Cannondale with newer bits

How does yours ride compared with a modern?

What's the back end like?

Always fancied one of these...

 

[cybernck]

Here's my attempt at a blend of generations:

 

[firedfromthecircus]

I concur, but a new frame with a smattering of old parts does not a retro-mod make. Come on guys, at least start with an old frame. This is the pre 98 forum, we don't want to see ugly, bendy downtubed 2014 abominations, post them on the modern forum.

Read the OP. At least some of the bikes are in answer to that question. Besides, M739 was released in '96. :twisted:

 

[walleater]

Another abortion of a 2014 frame just to annoy Hotwheels :xmas-wink: although it does fit into the description of the OPs in one way or another.

2014 Whishart frame. Designed by me and made a few blocks from my place in East Vancouver by a riding buddy.

One reason for it being somewhat retro is that it's fillet brazed steel, so to be pedantic it fits the retro description better than just being old Something I've always wanted since seeing Overburys adverts in early MBUKs.

Other than the 650B wheels and 65 degree head angle, I've kept the bike pretty simple / old school. I drilled the rear XT clutch derailleur to allow me to use an XT thumbshifter but keep a normal lever throw (friction / 10 speed). Cable disc brake (BB7), Tune seatpost as a bit of a nod to the OG Syncros posts. The bar is almost flat! 10mm rise but 760mm wide and 35mm diameter.Weirdly the saddle looks fairly level in real life, yet slopes down on the photo...the shame

 

[rio_tz]

cnnondale´91 sm 800 urbanized

hello,

first post here, not the bikest bike head , just rebuliding an old mtb everytime the last gets stolen ,
fun fairweather city commuting in continental climate hilly city ( vienna ) is the task.


born in the 70ies so the 90ies are the period to start out , always.
just don´t feel at home on them hipsta caffee racers .
and i tend to break em too.

just thought i´d post my latest and greatest as a thank you for all the inspiration guys.

supposedly a cannondale 1991 SM800 frame , bought it somewhere in the boonies stripped so not sure....
comfy cockpit , lil else.

mix and match of what i liked and could get ahold of for parts.
work in progress of course , new roadwheels and a less beat crankset next.
otherwise i´m pretty happy so far.

cheers rio

 

[..lee..]

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Some cracking looking bikes here guys. Just started a 89 killi flyer / 97 pace pro class build myself.

 

[jackcustard]

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My First MTB which I got about 3 months ago, always been a BMX rider. It was pretty original when I received it.

I found the final piece of the Jigsaw last week. A Kona top cap with the year I was born. Luckily, after a few weeks searching it turns out one of my LBS had one in their spare jar.



It's a bit of a budget build with a few second hand parts and searching ebay etc

But I'm happy with it and it rides good

(Sorry for the poor pictures they are from my iPhone)

Spec List below...

Frame: 1998 Kona Hahanna 18 inch
Fork: Rockshox SID XC Hydra Air 2000/2001?
Headset: Tioga Alchemy
Bars: Truvativ Husslefelt 20mm Rise 700mm
Stem: Truvativ Husslefelt 7 Degree Rise 60mm
Top Cap: Kona Bicycles Since 1988
Grips: Aftermarket Black Lock Ons
Brakes: Shimano LX T660 V's
Brake Pads: Shimano Shoes and Pads
Brake Levers: Shimano LX M517
R/Shifter: Shimano SLX M660 9 Speed
F/Shifter: Shimano SLX M660 3 Speed
R/Mech: Shimano SLX M662 w/ Truvelo Jockey Wheels 9 Speed
F/Mech: Shimano SLX M667 2 Speed
Seat Post Remote: TMars Mechanical
Seat Post: TMars Dropper 27.2mm
Seat: Black Web/Net Saddle
Seat Clamp: Original Kona W/ added QR
Cranks: Original 5 Spider Crank Arms
Pedals: Wellgo V12 Copy
Bottom Bracket: Square Taper
Bashguard: Custom Raceface
Chainguide: Blackspire Stinger
Chainrings: Original Middle and Granny Ring
Cassette: Aftermarket 9 Speed
Chain: Aftermarket 9 Speed
Wheels: DMR Hubs w/ WTB Dual Duty Wheels and Shimano XT QR
Tyres: Continental Trail King 2.4 w/ Specialized Inner Tubes 40mm Presta Valve
Extras: Shimano Sharkfin Chainstay protector, Mucky Nuts Front Mudguard, Knog Lights, Aftermarket Aluminium Bar plugs, Black Aluminium Dust Caps

 

[REKIBorter]

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This is one of my favourite builds. 1994 frame with full 2014 XT groupo

Parkpre Pro Elite

Frame: Parkpre Pro Elite 19" Titanium

Fork: Pace RC36 EVO custom springs

Headset: FSA Orbit MX 1-1/8"
Stem: Syncros FL 1.5 110mm
Handlebar: Syncros FL 1.5
Grips: Ergon GP1

Brakes: Shimano XT M780 v-brake
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano XT M780 I-Spec-B mount

Shifters: Shimano XT M780 - I-Spec-B Mount Rapidfire Shifters
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT M786 - Conventional - Dual Pull
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M786 Shadow+ Clutch Rear Mech - Top Normal - Long Cage
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XT M771 - 10 Speed - 11-36
Chain: Shimano XT HG94 10 speed
Cranks: Shimano XT M785 - 26 / 38 - 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR BB90 68mm
Pedals: Shimano XT M780 XC Race SPD

Hub Skewers: Shimano XT
Rims: Mavic X317 36 hole
Hubs: Shimano XT T780
Tyres: Onza Canis 2.25 RC65a with Stan's No-Tubes tubeless system

Saddle: SDG Bel Air Ti-Alloy
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 27.2mm

 

[gradeAfailure]

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This is one of my favourite builds. 1994 frame with full 2014 XT groupo

Parkpre Pro Elite

That's lovely...

 

[Ronnie]

My Pioneer, with some modern bits, a work in progress.