NSMB - 2014 – Hardtail Thread

Does NSMB think there's a market for "vintage hardtail" MTB yet? More specifically, cherry mid 90's bikes that weren't turned into commuters at some point.

I ask given there seems to be more and more guys paying ridiculous money for bikes that haven't changed in 20 years. Case in point are DeKerfs. How much for a frame that's the same as the ones bought in 1996?

When I had my frame in to Toxik Harold for paint he had a number of early 90s projects on the go.

He strips them, Paul Brodie or another builder cuts out and replaces whatever tubes are rusted through (usually chainstays) and he repaints either to match the period factory paint or custom.

A lot of these guys are spending $$$ tracking down NOS parts to match.

Part of it is, I'm sure, just collecting, But I think it is also an element of owning something they dreamed about but couldn't afford in the day.

This: "But I think it is also an element of owning something they dreamed about but couldn't afford in the day". No different than the boomers [HTML_REMOVED] classic 60's cars. Just watch a Barrette Jackson session to get the idea of ridiculous prices for the childhood dream.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWmmgfsr7Hk
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWmmgfsr7Hk
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Nice.

A lot of these guys are spending $$$ tracking down NOS parts to match.

Part of it is, I'm sure, just collecting, But I think it is also an element of owning something they dreamed about but couldn't afford in the day.

for sure. canadian 90's hardware (i.e., vancouver built rocky, brodie, toad, syncros, etc) sells for solid $$ these days. an unsurprising result of nostalgia + disposable income. not unlike vintage bmx bits that go for ridiculous coin.

i went though a brief nostalgic phase when i was scouring cl for old bits, but came to the realization that wall hangers mean only so much when they don't have personal history associated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWmmgfsr7Hk
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nice x 10000. Makes me want to go out and ride as much as I can…forecast tells of very strong winds and lots of rain in my parts. Definitely nothing to go riding in.

Hadn't gotten my bike anything nice lately, so I tracked down some ano-orange washers for the various bolts.

Also experimenting with some alloy drop-out bolts. WAY CHEAPER and also lighter than Titanium. The drop-outs are pretty well supported (slotted) and the bolts are 8mm, but still a touch paranoid until I have a bunch of hours on them… and yes, I know it is like trying to save a few grams on your Brooklyn TMX or Knolly V-Tach, but that's hardly the point…

Kona steely 2012, 18in.
Still on 26 whells - what am i doing wrong? Got KS lev dropper but it's not at the picture, cause it is cold here in russia and there is really no need for it now.
Got a 22t granny to manually change gear on long climbs
Maybe should get a better rolling rear tire

That's a nice looking steely. I likey!

Yep, nice picture / bike.

Hadn't gotten my bike anything nice lately, so I tracked down some ano-orange washers for the various bolts.

Also experimenting with some alloy drop-out bolts. WAY CHEAPER and also lighter than Titanium. The drop-outs are pretty well supported (slotted) and the bolts are 8mm, but still a touch paranoid until I have a bunch of hours on them… and yes, I know it is like trying to save a few grams on your Brooklyn TMX or Knolly V-Tach, but that's hardly the point…

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I picked up a Suntour Auron fork from SuspensionWerx today as I have a number of minor issues with my Revelation, plus I want to run a fork at 140mm and fancied escaping the herd and trying something different. Thanks guys for giving the fork that extra bit of love before handing it over.

The fork feels really smooth but I've only ridden in along the road so far…. It's interesting how a small change can make a big difference to the steering though. The axle to crown is only around 10mm shorter than the Rev, but I'm pretty sure the Suntour fork has a bit more offset. The head angle has increased to 66 degrees (from 65!), and the BB height dropped to 12.75", which is pretty well how I designed the frame. I generally liked how the bike handled before, especially on the steeps, but it did have annoying wheel flop. Just a small change in ride height and offset and it's totally gone :) The steering is now still really stable, yet neutral feeling which is exactly what I wanted in the first place. Hurrah! /nerd

Rear rim failed on a ~ nothing JRA and wasn't prepared to "invest" in a replacement carbon hoop… But, running the 1-spd you get pretty addicted to the increased torsional stiffness//reduced wind-up that the super stiff plastic rims offer.

This is an, I think gorgeous, experiment by my favourite//trusted wheel builder, Craig @ Different Bikes North Van, to try and chase the reduced wind-up of a carbon hoop at aluminum's much lower price point [HTML_REMOVED] improved survivability .

Stan's Flow laced 2-Cross to a King S.Spd hub. Spokes tied [HTML_REMOVED] soldered.