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#841 ·
What's the story on that U-brake booster?
 
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#843 ·
Hey all! Haven't had much time to post since joining, but I thought I'd share my latest score. I've been looking for a Psyclone for years, and finally one popped up on my local CL that I was able to snag before anyone else got to it. It's a 1996 with full M950 XTR (Sram Xray shifters), Mavic 217 rims in gold, King headset, Syncros stem and seatpost, Flite saddle, Control Tech bars and Onza bar ends. As far as I can tell, it was purchased and built up in 96, ridden on the road for a couple hundred miles and then stashed away in a garage ever since. It's near as makes no difference a NOS bike. All I've done so far is swap to M959 pedal, reposition the controls, stare at it long and hard, debating if I should even ride it, and then ride it!



This is post maiden voyage with my uncle and his Psyclone, which I built new for him back in 98.



It's definitely not a case of Never Meet Your Heroes. This thing is a freaking hoot to ride! My only complaint is that the Primal Raptor tires apparently want to throw me off the trail and kill me on the descents. What are all the VRC guys running to keep their bikes old school cool, but still on the trail?
 
#848 ·
Hi all, new member here!

I've got a 1999 Outpost Trail (blue/white) and am replacing the (original) BB (was a BB-CS15) due to failure. Got the BB out OK (a lot of brute force!) but .... I tided up the garage at the weekend and threw it out before measuring the crank width (Doh!) - would anyone know what width it should be; 110, 113, 117 mm etc?

Many thanks in advance.

Jon.
 
#849 ·
QuickShift said:
Hi all, new member here!

I've got a 1999 Outpost Trail (blue/white) and am replacing the (original) BB (was a BB-CS15) due to failure. Got the BB out OK (a lot of brute force!) but .... I tided up the garage at the weekend and threw it out before measuring the crank width (Doh!) - would anyone know what width it should be; 110, 113, 117 mm etc?

Many thanks in advance.

Jon.
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What crank is on the bike? Model and name? Check that crank manufacturers website for the recommended length. BB length is determined mostly by the crank then by BB shell width being 68 or 73mm.
 
#850 ·
Alright all you GT nuts! I got ahold of my 1990 Karakoram frame that was my first mtb when I was 16. I need your opinion as to how I should build this back up. It's got a lot of sentimental value to me so I plan on taking my time. I used to race this bike back in the day! I still have the original brakes, seat post, seat and Dia Comp brake levers. Should I source as much old stuff for the bike or should I use a bunch of Paul/Thomson components? Paint is gonna be radical btw and it's definitely going to be a singlespeed. Thanks in advance for your input. Cheers!
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#852 ·
92 GT Richter 8.0. GT's first model that was sold with front suspension only. Some build pics a little further down the thread. Just finished this one up. Fun build. Always fun stringing those groove tube cables.
 

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#853 ·
gm1230126 said:
Recent freak commuting accident put the neck in a halo and put alll interest back in building bikes, so got a few on and off the stand the past couple weeks. 93 NOS GT Corrado, 96 TeamTrials with some gear help from Mr. Rey and have a NOS 92 Ricochet on the stand now.
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Hey Kev, just saw the post about your accident...hope you have a speedy recovery.

Trials mod is sweet..and you got help from Hans on it...even better.

Steve
 
#855 ·
anortherncrazy said:
Alright all you GT nuts! I got ahold of my 1990 Karakoram frame that was my first mtb when I was 16. I need your opinion as to how I should build this back up. It's got a lot of sentimental value to me so I plan on taking my time. I used to race this bike back in the day! I still have the original brakes, seat post, seat and Dia Comp brake levers. Should I source as much old stuff for the bike or should I use a bunch of Paul/Thomson components? Paint is gonna be radical btw and it's definitely going to be a singlespeed. Thanks in advance for your input. Cheers!
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If you are repainting it anyway and converting it to singlespeed, I don't see much point in tracking down the same spec stuff as it originally had just to make it the same as it once was. Go with what you most want, whether that is originals because you want the nostalgia, or modern/higher end components because that is what you desire.

My opinion anyway!
 
#856 ·
1994 Zaskar LE

Here's is my trusted '94 Zaskar, and it's almost her birthday.



In two months it's her 20th birthday. What should I buy her?

M900 crankset - now MT 60
Rock Shox Mag 21 SL - now RST mozo-pro
or a new seatpost.

What would make her the most happy you think?
 
#857 ·
Thanks Medic Zero. Guess I'll just make it the way I want it. I wish I still had the wheelset! I'm fortunate enough to know some talented painters so at least the GT logo will be correct. I cleaned it down and shaved all the cable routing and rack mounts and this is where I'm at: GT frame, fork, gel cell seat, seat post, quick release, stem and bars, Onza bar ends, Shimano brakes.
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