Obsessive searching for vintage mountain bikes and components. Some occasional road bike love too.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Thomson X4 31.8

I continue to tweak the position on my Moots Vamoots and hope that this new stem will help.


Dia Compe AD-5 brake levers

These come up on eBay much less than I would expect. These have been one of my favorite levers. They look great, are very light and work well.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Sachs 7 speed freewheel

I first tried an 8 speed Sachs freewheel on the WTB grease guard (classic) hubs on my steel Phoenix, but the block was too wide. Trying again with this one. A 12-32 would have been better, but this should do the job.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Selle Italia Flite

Not too much to say that this saddle changed it all...

Alice B. Toeclips fashion

On the topic of trying to be like Jacquie Phelan...

Ale bottle cage

So, *this* is the one that Jacquie Phelan uses... (hat tip to Fillet Brazed for the info)

Moots dirt drop turn key kit

Moots stem, funny dirt drops (not WTB), Kelly Take-offs and lacquered tape. Why not!@ I am thinking about putting these on my steel WTB Phoenix.

Campagnolo fork dropouts

I am having a Type II fork repaired and thought I needed Campagnolo dropouts. Turns out the fork is made with Shimano... no fear though, I found those too!

Systeme U helmet cover

What can I say? I couldn't resist the chance to look like the Professor!

Sun Rims

I recall seeing these rims around 1991 or so. Super light at around 398 grams claimed. I also recall my pal having one tear apart when he was finishing the Canadian downhill nationals in 1992!

Ritchey Z Max tires (blackwall)

Ritchey Z Max tires for my Phoenix.