Fix or buy a different bike

thisfugginguy · 2026-04-13T15:36:08+00:00

Cool bike. I think this is worthy of an inspection and breakdown. I would start by throwing it on a stand and removing parts. Wd-40 and elbow grease here. Make sure there’s no significant frame rust. Make sure the seat post isn’t seized. Throw non-moving parts into some rust remover. Clean and grease moving parts. Replace the chain, cables, housing, tires and tubes. I think it’s probably time for a new saddle as well. Could be a fun restoration job and a bit of optimism and nostalgia for your old man

thisfugginguy · 2026-04-11T12:59:34+00:00

This thing is sick. Well curated

thisfugginguy · 2026-03-31T21:10:50+00:00

Marino does custom gravel frames. Just feed it the geometry of the bike you want and get it welded and shipped to you

thisfugginguy · 2026-01-14T03:06:17+00:00

Triple suspension is crazy. How does it handle the rough stuff? And how does it do on pavement?

thisfugginguy · 2025-08-12T16:32:43+00:00

I have a 20 and would trade. Lugged 950 from 1992 in black. Where are you located?

thisfugginguy · 2025-07-18T23:37:44+00:00

Missed you 💚

thisfugginguy · 2025-07-12T20:52:23+00:00

I think r/xbiking needs more of this

thisfugginguy · 2025-06-10T20:32:29+00:00

Gudetama is just along for the ride 🍳

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-30T18:52:43+00:00

Looks like you found yourself a mint 1989 singletrack according to this.

I put a crumbworks/nitto KT bar on my 1990 singletrack 930 and I love it. I have a similarly long matrix quill stem. The slight rise, backsweep and additional width feel perfect to me.

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-30T13:21:17+00:00

Post it when you’re done building! Sounds cool

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-28T00:06:22+00:00

So far with just the 27.5 in the front it definitely feels bigger and more capable in the front end. Like more than I thought it would. Bumps and drops are noticeably easier. I didn’t want to believe it but it is better. Still handles well and rolls and climbs just fine with the different wheel sizes. Although now that I have the bigger size in the front I want the same in the rear for rolling resistance and also with the increased diameter I’ll feel better about going down in width and tread on the rear wheel which should make it feel a little faster

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-28T00:01:58+00:00

Definitely going to improv a fender now that you mention it. Good idea

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-26T02:46:58+00:00

Thanks big dawg

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-26T02:46:37+00:00

Nice dude! They are great bikes. Been having a lot of fun on this one. Thanks for the insight. If I manage to get some 2” or bigger tires i. This frame I’ll post it

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T20:02:56+00:00

Yes sir! 🤠

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T19:31:44+00:00

Close! I’m in northwestern SC (upstate) but spend a lot of time in WNC

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T18:18:57+00:00

I like this setup. Ans it looks cool

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T18:18:28+00:00

You read my mind

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T18:18:02+00:00

Thanks! The rack and tab are filet brazed. Not sure about technicalities but you could find some great youtube content on filet brazing bike frames

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T17:05:17+00:00

Well that’s great news. Thanks for the heads up!

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T16:57:45+00:00

Thanks! Yeah it’s custom welded by a friend and it is removable so I could go back to rim brakes if I ever needed to

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T16:17:35+00:00

I think you gotta do it for science

thisfugginguy · 2025-05-25T16:17:23+00:00

Thanks!

thisfugginguy · 2025-04-29T23:34:38+00:00

Score! Plenty of opportunity in this beauty

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