I have that exact green GT I refused to discard and I would love get your build list. Whenever I take it out It's like riding a couch compared to my newer bike.
26" mtb wheels used to be the bestest wheel size ever. They mocked people who rode 700c off road. Now 29" is the bestest size ever and they mock people who ride 26". 650b used to be a niche French touring/utility wheel with a boutique following in California.
I ride all wheel sizes and really dont think it makes a huge difference. The critical thing is that wheels should not be too big for the frame size. 26" is perfect for average women and smaller men, both on and off road.
650b /27.5 has a use in letting 700c frames run wider tyres.
back in the 80s (yes, I am old) I had a Schwinn High Sierra and I kept into the 2000s when it was stolen. I just bought another with the thought of converting it into a gravel bike.
I know next to nothing about bike maintenance etc. but started volunteering at a local bike co op and looking forward to getting to the point where I can do this level of project by myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Recuerdo la GT Panther26…Alta maquina!! Ruedo antigua bike Automoto rod.28 700B reciclada d venta de garage….1 lujo rodar en ella a pesar d su apariencia y sus años…y no me limito a solo asfalto…aqui mucho camino d grava y rural siendo que es lugar serrano(Tandil🙌🚴♂️)
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I have that exact green GT I refused to discard and I would love get your build list. Whenever I take it out It's like riding a couch compared to my newer bike.
Señor, ¡le felicíto por lo que háce!, bonitos proyéctos. ❤❤❤
I like that light on the Palermo.
very cool
Fna!! ❤
My 95 930 is all 1998 lx-xt except the wheels are 27.5 disc. Manitou TPC fork up front.
I am converting a full sized folding bike from the 90s by changing the head tube with 11/8 and changing the forks so I can have disk brakes
Lovely bikes. What model is the GT, any idea?
26" mtb wheels used to be the bestest wheel size ever. They mocked people who rode 700c off road.
Now 29" is the bestest size ever and they mock people who ride 26".
650b used to be a niche French touring/utility wheel with a boutique following in California.
I ride all wheel sizes and really dont think it makes a huge difference. The critical thing is that wheels should not be too big for the frame size. 26" is perfect for average women and smaller men, both on and off road.
650b /27.5 has a use in letting 700c frames run wider tyres.
Gravel bikes are dumb Lazy and boring. Mtb and BMX are the best and not for the Lazy cyclist.
Sweet. Just decided to convert my gt avalanche
I had that purple Gary Fisher 😂
I just got a Hercules from the mid 50's witha 3-speed stumey transmission that works despite being 65 plus years old.
Pure bike porn
Could you explain please how to get 650b while still having the vbrakes?
back in the 80s (yes, I am old) I had a Schwinn High Sierra and I kept into the 2000s when it was stolen. I just bought another with the thought of converting it into a gravel bike.
I know next to nothing about bike maintenance etc. but started volunteering at a local bike co op and looking forward to getting to the point where I can do this level of project by myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
When it comes to old mountain bikes like this, what size would be close to a modern size XL 29?? Thanks
Fantastic collection.
Why on earth you guys fit drop bars and solid forks is beyond me
Why not roll with the 26ers. Nothing wrong w a cool 26er.
Recuerdo la GT Panther26…Alta maquina!! Ruedo antigua bike Automoto rod.28 700B reciclada d venta de garage….1 lujo rodar en ella a pesar d su apariencia y sus años…y no me limito a solo asfalto…aqui mucho camino d grava y rural siendo que es lugar serrano(Tandil🙌🚴♂️)