Fixie Bikes – Retro Cycling Vintage

Sun Ringle Wheels For Sale

Posted May 2, 2010 by admin in Exotic, Mtb, Road | No comments yet

Sun Ringle have been making off road components for discerning mtb riders since the late 80's / early 90s. Known for their exotic bulletproof smooth running components the only drawback was their higher cost than the cheaper more widely available Shimano kit available at the time.

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26 Disc Sun Ringle SOS Wheelset    US $35.00

Ringle 3DV Purple 7 Speed MTB Wheelset Vintage Retro Classic    US $109.26

Sun Ringle RPM Lite Mountain Bike Wheelset with Tires    US $32.00

2011 SUN RINGLE EQUALIZER 25 RED 26 INCH DISC WHEELSET    US $209.99

Sun Ringle Charger Pro 26er All Mountain Wheelset Low Miles    US $256.55

Sun Ringle 26 AM Charger Comp Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $388.04

Sun Ringle 26 XC Black Flag Comp Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $388.04

Sun Ringle 26 AM Charger Expert Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $454.91

CLASSIC Sun Ringle Wheelset AMAZING HUBS    US $75.00

SUN Ringle Disc O Flee XC wheelset new super light    US $259.00

26 Sun Ringle DS2 XC Disc Wheelset w Origin8 Sealed 8 9 Spd Hubs NEW    US $119.99

SUN RINGLE SUPER STOCK PRO RACE WHEELSET ANSWER PROFILE    US $40.00

2012 sun ringle equalizer 29 29er wheelset sram cassette 2x10 lefty x9 hub new    US $199.00

SUN RINGLE SUV QR All Mountain Disc Brake Wheelset    US $299.99

Sun Ringle Equalizer 25 26 Mountain Bike Wheelset Wheels 6 Bolt Disc Brakes BL    US $159.00

Sun Ringle 29 XC Black Flag Pro Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $573.91

2011 SUN RINGLE EQUALIZER 25 GOLD 26 INCH DISC WHEELSET    US $209.99

2011 SUN RINGLE EQUALIZER 25 BLUE 26 INCH DISC WHEELSET    US $209.99

Sun Ringle Equalizer 27 wheelset    US $100.00

Sun Ringle Black Flag wheelset    US $285.00

Sun Ringle Charger wheelset    US $205.00

Phil Wood Sun Ringle Track wheelset    US $260.00

Sun Ringle Charger All Mountain Bike Wheelset Sram X9 Hubs Disc Only Wheels    US $219.00

Sun Ringle SOS XC All Mountain Bike Disc Wheelset Shimano XT Hubs    US $189.00

Sun Ringle Equalizer 25 All Mountain Bike Wheelset Sun Disc Jockey Hubs    US $199.00

Sun Ringle Charger Pro 26 in 24 24 Mtb Wheelset White    US $379.96

Sun Wheelset Sun Ride XMB Rims on Sun Ringle Disc Hubs Black QR 26 Inch    US $118.50

Sun Ringle Charger Pro Disc 26 in Wheelset White    US $599.93

Sun Ringle SOS Rims on Pivot Hubs 20mm 26 Wheelset    US $137.99

Sun Ringle Equalizer 25 26 Mountain Bike Wheelset Wheels 6 Bolt Disc Brakes RED    US $159.00

new Sun Ringle ADD downhill disc wheelset 26 150mm rear ADD SunRingle    US $349.00

Sun Ringle Eight Track Downhill Freeride MTB Mountain Bike 26 Wheelset    US $229.99

Sun Ringle 26 FR DH ADD Expert Wheelset 20 12x150mm Black    US $545.91

Sun Ringle 26 XC Black Flag Expert Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $454.91

Sun Ringle 26 AM Charger Pro Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $552.91

Sun Ringle 26 AM Charger Pro Wheelset 9 15 20 White    US $552.91

Sun Ringle 29 XC Black Flag Expert Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $477.91

Sun Ringle 26 XC Black Flag Pro Wheelset 9 15 20 Black    US $552.91

Sun Ringle DS2 XC Jockey Mountain Bike Disc Sealed Wheelset Black 26 x 15    US $99.90

Sun Ringle Mountain Bike Wheelset 26 Marwi Titanium Spokes MAKE OFFER    US $475.00

Sun Ringle Vista Cruiser Road CycloCross Bicycle Tubular Wheelset 700c    US $174.99

SUN RINGLE SOS All Mountain Disc Brake Wheelset    US $199.99

Sun Ringle Black Flag Pro Disc 26 in Wheelset Black    US $637.93

Sun Ringle 26 FR DH ADD Pro Wheelset 20 12x150mm Black    US $636.91

Adidas Cycling Jersey For Sale

Posted April 19, 2010 by admin in Clothing, Mtb, Road | No comments yet

With complete commitment to the sport of cycling German sportswear manufacturer Adidas work closely with some of the world's best pro cyclists to make top performing cycling products.

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Adidas Response Red Black Long Sleeves Cycling Jersey    US $59.49

T MOBILE TEAM GERMANY CYCLING JERSEY BY ADIDAS MENS LARGE PRO TOUR    US $49.99

Adidas Stella McCartney Cycle Jersey Womens Tee XS    US $39.99

ADIDAS CLIMACOOL BLUE WHITE ATHLETIC FITNESS CYCLING JERSEY SHIRT MENS LARGE    US $36.95

Team Sky cycling Adidas l s thermal jersey    US $65.00

Team Sky Pro Cycling Signed Jersey Wiggins Geraint Thomas Issue Genuine Adidas    US $450.00

Team Sky cycling Adidas sleeveless jersey    US $45.00

Team Sky cycling Adidas l s aerodynamic racing jersey    US $60.00

Adidas Climalite Light Dark Gray Cycling Bike Jersey Size XL    US $35.99

sz M Mens Adidas Climacool Formotion White Cycling Jersey Shirt Back is Longer    US $17.49

Adidas PERF SS cycling bike bicycle jersey wht Ws MD    US $29.00

TEAM TELEKOM D1 adidas CYCLING JERSEY SHIRT TOP 46 INCH XXXL SIZE 9    US $20.52

Adidas Climacool Cycling Jersey Mens Size Med    US $22.99

EUC Mens Adidas Climalite Blue Short Slv Cycling Jersey XXL Measurements    US $22.99

nwt ADIDAS CYCLING MOUNTAIN ROAD BIKE Reflective 3 4 zip sleeveless L jersey    US $2.99

Adidas Climalite Cycling Jersey Sleeveless Pink with Maroon Accents Small    US $9.99

ADIDAS CLIMACOOL SHORT SLEEVE CYCLING JERSEY MENS XL EXCELLENT CONDITION    US $4.25

INCREDIBLE vintage ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY shirt SUPER STRETCHY medium    US $79.99

Adidas T mobile team 2006 cycling shirt jersey wielrennen Jan Ullrich size L    US $15.78

New womens Adidas Adistar CW ClimaWarm Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey S msrp$109    US $34.99

New womens Adidas Adistar CW ClimaWarm Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey L msrp$109    US $34.99

New womens Adidas Adistar CW ClimaWarm Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey M msrp$109    US $34.99

New womens Adidas Adistar CW ClimaWarm Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey XS msrp$109    US $34.99

Adidas ClimaCool Formotion Gray Black Full Zip Cycling Bike Jersey Large    US $33.99

Adidas womens competition fit cycling jersey Climacool fabric NEW nos    US $44.99

Adidas Cycling Mens Jersey Long Sleeves Red    US $46.55

Adidas Mens cycling long sleeves jersey size XS    US $46.55

TRICOT HALER Retro CYCLE Jersey Top Classic Vintage TOUR Adidas Sports Italian    US $13.98

New ADIDAS Vintage Retro Cycling Jersey Top Jacket size S M Austria Made    US $90.00

NWT $40 LOUIS GARNEAU Women SHIRT Cycling Running Workout JERSEY nike adidas    US $19.99

Adidas Mens Cycling Jersey Short Sleeve Blue XS    US $38.00

ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY X SMALL COLOR BLUE SILVER    US $25.99

ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY X SMALL SMALL COLOR BLUE SILVER    US $21.12

ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY SMALL COLOR MAT GOLD    US $29.89

Adidas Formotions Climalite Sleeveless Cycling Womens Bike Jersey Medium    US $19.99

Adidas Womens cycling Jersey    US $25.65

Adidas Jersey Cycling Sport Shirt Men Size XS New    US $40.00

Adidas Jersey Cycling Sport Shirt Men Size S New    US $40.00

CYCLING MOTOCROSS LONG SLEEVE ADIDAS JERSEY LARGE L    US $39.99

Adidas 26 London 2012 Olympic Cycling Jersey P00394    US $37.84

ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY X SMALL COLOR ORCHID MED PURPLE    US $29.00

ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY X SMALL COLOR WHITE SILVER    US $16.89

ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY X SMALL SMALL COLOR BLUE SILVER    US $16.89

ADIDAS CYCLING JERSEY X SMALL COLOR MAT GOLD    US $16.89

Adidas AdiStar SL Womens ClimaCool Cycling Jersey NEW S    US $29.98

ADIDAS NESTLE WATERS CYCLING JERSEY Large    US $10.98

Adidas Cycling Jersey    US $38.00

Adidas Jersey Cycling Sport Shirt Men Size M New    US $40.00

Adidas adiStar Body Map Cycling Jersey Womens XS NWT    US $29.95

ADIDAS TEAM TELEKOM CYCLING JERSEY Large    US $28.36

COOL Adidas Diagonal Zip Gray Cycling Bike Jersey Small    US $14.99

With riders like Thor Hushovd and the Telekom / T-Mobile team a process exists to keep refining some of the best cycling products possible.

Adidas Cycling Shoes For Sale

Posted April 19, 2010 by admin in Clothing, Mtb, Road | No comments yet

Adidas are known the world over for their innovative and stylish sports wear and equipment. A firm favourite of retro fashion followers Adidas are well remembered for their original System 3 clipless pedal and shoes and were well placed as a German firm to provide the kit for Team Telekom and later T-Mobile.

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Adidas Mens Bike Cycling Shoes Black Red SZ 95    US $24.99

MENS ADIDAS MINRETT MOUNTAIN CYCLING SHOES 39 1 3 EU    US $49.99

WOMENS ADIDAS VUELTANA ROAD CYCLING SHOES BNIB    US $99.99

WOMENS ADIDAS DIVA MOUNTAIN CYCLING SHOES BNIB    US $99.99

Adidas Adistar Professional cycling shoes NEW 400 7 1 2 US carbon    US $69.99

Adidas Adistar Pro cycling shoes NEW 385 6 US carbon    US $149.00

NEW adidas CYCLING SHOES SIZE 9 M    US $80.00

Adidas cycling shoes New Size 8 1 2 42 Made in Germany    US $59.99

Adidas Campiolo Professional Cycling Shoes Size 38    US $80.00

Adidas Adistar Super Pro Classic Cycling Shoes    US $70.00

adidas Mens Originals OT Tech Tour Black Cycling Shoes Sneakers    US $44.98

NEW Adidas Gonz Immotile Cycling Skate Shoes Sizes 8 11    US $99.00

Adidas El MORO III MTB Cycling 11Kg Shoes EU 453 MENS US 11    US $184.99

Adidas Cyclone Black Mesh Cycling Shoes US 65 Eur 39 New in Box    US $79.99

ADIDAS Frosco CARBON Fiber ROAD Cycling SHOES Men sz 9 Bike BIKING Bicycle Cleat    US $87.95

Adidas AdiSTAR Road Pro Cycling 650g Shoes EU 44 MENS US 10    US $184.99

NOS Adidas Giro Pro cycling shoes track 7 1 2 NIB sidi    US $121.00

Adidas Vuelta II cycling shoes 45 11 NOS Made in Germany road track    US $149.00

ADIDAS GIRO VINTAGE CYCLING SHOES RARE BLUE GREEN COLORS MADE IN FRANCE M55    US $40.00

1 Adidas Black Clear Glasses Bike Cycling Cloths Road MTB Shoes STICKER DECAL    US $9.99

7 Adidas White Clear Glasses Bike Cycling Cloths Road MTB Shoes STICKER DECAL    US $5.99

Adidas Gran Corsico SPD cycling shoes size 38 EUR mens 5 1 2 55 US New    US $73.00

ADIDAS SPD CLIP MTB MOUNTAIN BIKE CYCLING SHOES WITH TOE CLEATS MENS 105 NICE    US $49.99

Adidas cycling shoes have a pedigree that other brands don't have and the quality of them certainly shines through, both in their road and offroad versions.

Reynolds 531, 653, 753 and 853 Steel Frames

Posted February 24, 2010 by admin in Frames, Mtb, Road, Steel frames | No comments yet

Reynolds 531 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 653 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 753 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 853 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

When you think of classic bike frames of the bygone era there is one main frameset tubing supplier that instantly sprinsg to mind... Reynolds.

Their 531 steel frameset has been proven as the ultimate workhorse time and time again. Whether it's in its racing guise as Reynolds 531c or its touring flavour as Reynolds 531st its been the serious cyclist's tubing of choice for classic frames that can easily stand the test of time.

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Mark Schroeder custom Reynolds 531 Imron paint 1990s    US $499.00

Vintage Gitane Tour de France 23 road bike bicycle Reynolds 531 Shimano 600    US $850.00

Vintage Gorgeous Trek 720 Touring Bicycle Reynolds 531c 1984 All Original    US $799.95

Vintage Road bike bicycle fork 27 Gold Reynolds 531 New Old Stock Suntour Pro    US $199.00

ROBERTS FRAME FORK HAND BUILT REYNOLDS 531 59CM NOS    US $1,500.00

1970s Raleigh Super Course MK II Vintage Road Bicycle Reynolds 531 Carlton    US $345.00

Vintage TREK 613 Touring Frame USA BUILT REYNOLDS 531 Build it your way    US $200.00

Crescent 58 cm frame Reynolds 531 SL    US $50.00

GENUINE ORIGINAL REYNOLDS 531c FRAME DECAL VERY VERY RARE    US $6.62

GENUINE ORIGINAL REYNOLDS 531 FRAME DECAL VERY RARE    US $5.53

Vintage Gazelle Champion Mondial Reynolds 531 steel frame set 77 Campagnolo    US $80.58

Vintage NOS Gazelle Champion Mondial chrome front fork Reynolds 531 Campagnolo    US $79.00

1982 Trek 613 Reynolds 531 19 Vintage Touring USA Made Suntour BL 614 610    US $84.00

Gazelle Champion Mondial Campagnolo Reynolds 531 Tubing    US $420.00

vintage unusual Muller frameset Reynolds 531 tubing    US $250.00

Vintage Romic X 100 Custom Touring Frame Fork Reynolds 531 Tubing 61cm    US $212.60

1980 Worksop Raleigh Reynolds 531 Campagnolo Cinelli Mavic Nuovo Record Team red    US $255.00

1973 Vintage Road bike frame fork RIH Vienna 555cm Campagnolo Reynolds 531    US $379.00

Raleigh USA Super Course Reynolds 531 63 cm Road Bike Bicycle near mint    US $350.00

1982 Trek 730 road frame fork 57cm Reynolds 531 Cinelli BB Campagnolo drops    US $299.99

DAWES GALAXY 54cm REYNOLDS 531 VINTAGE FRAME FORK MADE IN ENGLAND    US $125.00

ANDRE BERTIN Made in France 60s NERVEX Campagnolo Record Reynolds 531    US $102.50

1972 Schwinn Paramount FF Nervex Reynolds 531 good condition    US $175.00

VINTAGE HOLDSWORTH REYNOLDS 531 STEEL TOURING BIKE WINTER TRAINER FRAME RECORD C    US $316.00

1979 Vintage Road bike frame fork RIH Vienna 567cm Campagnolo Reynolds 531    US $379.00

DEBBIE REYNOLDS orig 8x10 portriat UNSINKABLEp531    US $10.00

NOS Fork Reynolds 531    US $49.00

ROY THAME OF PUTNEY BICYCLE FRAME STEEL REYNOLDS 531c SEAT TUBE58cm    US $276.50

PEUGEOT PX10 Reynolds 531 BROOKS roadbike rennrad bicicletta vélo de course    US $1,899.00

Vintage Stella 53 cm Frame Fork HS BB Reynolds 531 France Reg Used    US $129.99

PEUGEOT CYCLES VINTAGE ANETO REYNOLDS 531 PROFESSIONAL ROAD RACE FRAME 1980s    US $78.98

Blucher Retro Reynolds 531 Mavic road bike Free Cap    US $2,907.63

KNIGHT CYCLES Road Frame REYNOLDS 531c 49 50cm XS    US $260.70

Vintage Mondia Campagnolo Reynolds 531Frame Shimano Santé Group    US $499.00

Dawes Echelon 12 spd road bike 52 cm Reynolds 531 tubing original survivor    US $450.00

Mercier 300 road bike 57 cm reynolds 531 frame simplex super lj rare bike    US $450.00

DAWES REYNOLDS 531 cr mo steel RETRO touring MTB FRAME SET    US $259.90

Old School 80s SE Quadangle Reynolds 531 Top Tube Sticker Decal Gold    US $14.99

VINTAGE MERCIER FRAME 3 REYNOLDS 531 TUBINGS    US $200.00

Old School 80s SE Quadangle Reynolds 531 Top Tube Sticker Decal White    US $14.99

Vintage 1972 Frejus Professional Road Bike Campagnolo Nuovo Record Reynolds 531    US $2,450.00

Austro Daimler Puch Vent Noir Aero Reynolds 531 DURA ACE AX Group Set TOP VTG    US $1,999.99

Bicycle MAGAZINE Coureur Sporting Cyclist May 1960 Huret Reynolds 531 Dunlop GB    US $25.00

Old School 80s SE Quadangle Reynolds 531 Top Tube Sticker Decal Silver    US $14.99

Old School 80s SE Quadangle Reynolds 531 Top Tube Sticker Decal Black    US $14.99

Old School 80s SE Quadangle Reynolds 531 Top Tube Sticker Decal Baby Blue    US $14.99

Old School 80s SE Quadangle Reynolds 531 Top Tube Decal Light Blue    US $14.99

XXXSmall 46 cm French Reynolds531 Tubing Custom Pista Track Frame Set Fixed Gear    US $499.99

VINTAGE ZEUS STEEL FRAME ANF FORK REYNOLDS 531 SIZE 58x56cm    US $325.00

Austro Daimler 700C Fork Reynolds 531 1 Threaded NOS g    US $349.95

Austro Daimler 700C Fork Reynolds 531 1 Threaded NOS    US $349.00

Reynolds 531 Motobecane Nomad Sprint Stronglight Frame    US $199.99

Falcon road bike of england 565 hand made reynolds 531 frame 325 tp NICE    US $558.00

Reynolds 14x20 Oven Bag 531    US $4.02

Vintage Trek Tri Series 500 Road Bicycle Bike 54cm Shimano 600 Reynolds 531 1986    US $649.00

very rare vintage professional road bike frame Reynolds 531 steel tubes 1710gr    US $690.00

vintage ALLEGRO REYNOLDS 531 steel tubes    US $350.00

Peugeot P 10 Record Du Monde Stronglight Mafac Simplex Bocama Reynolds531 ATAX    US $799.00

The Reynolds Tube Company as we know it today was founded in 1889 by John Reynolds in Birmingham, England. In 1897, the Reynolds had patented the process for making tubes which are thicker at the ends than in the middle, which we now call butted that allowed frame builders to create frames that were both lightweight and strong. The double-butted tube-set was the 531 which Reynolds introduced in 1934. Unfortunately Reynolds 531 tubing is now only available on special order so if you want a 531 frame you'd be better off looking back to the classics.

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Vintage Gorgeous Trek 720 Touring Bicycle Reynolds 531c 1984 All Original    US $799.95

GENUINE ORIGINAL REYNOLDS 531c FRAME DECAL VERY VERY RARE    US $6.62

ROY THAME OF PUTNEY BICYCLE FRAME STEEL REYNOLDS 531c SEAT TUBE58cm    US $276.50

KNIGHT CYCLES Road Frame REYNOLDS 531c 49 50cm XS    US $260.70

There were different variations of 531 tubing for different use -
531ATB and Magnum- Designed for Mountain, All terrain, Off road
531C - Racing- Road, cyclo-cross, track and time trial.
531OS - Oversize
531 Professional - Superseded 531SL, for road racing and time trials.
531SL and Professional - Special lightweight (SL) tubeset
531 Speed Stream - 531SL Oval shaped aerodynamic tube for time trial bikes
531ST and Super Tourist- Stronger touring tubeset

Reynolds 753 tubing was made for professional level racers. It's essentially Reynolds 531 heat treated to increase its tensile strength and with a reduced wall thickness to keep the weight down. It will only be found on frames by built by master craftsmen approved by Reynolds.

Reynolds 653 tubeset came about with the input of former campione di campioni Eddy Merckx. He instructed Reynolds that a vanilla 753 frame was too harsh for certain stages of the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. Combining 753 stays with 531 forks and main tubes which were actually a slightly thinner walled version of regular 531. This combination worked well for the racers and resulted in an ultra stiff efficient frame while at the same time providing a forgiving ride when needed.

Reynolds 853 was a newer addition to the ranks as a seamless air hardened heat treated tubeset that also came in an OS oversized flavour making it very popular with mtb purists.

Reynolds' latest tubing development is the 953 which they have been designing with Carpenter Special Alloys. Based on a stainless steel alloy with very thin tube walls it is currently only used by a few specialist builders.

Brodie MTB parts

Posted September 28, 2009 by admin in Mtb, Shimano | No comments yet

Brodie Research is a small company that was founded back in 1986. They are still growing and proud of their products. According to promo material from 1990 these were the people who were making, moulding and inspiring the Brodie products.

Paul Brodie, an aspiring veteran racer is sinking deeper and deeper into an administrative role but still finds time to TIG weld every frame. Paul made his first frame when he was 13.
Jane Slash Brodie has helped shape the company with her good ideas and sound advice. Jane's custom race shirts are in demand and help make Brodie unique.
Mike Truelove learnt the art of frame building after extensive work in bicycle retail. Mike does most of the brazing, plays bicycle polo and races in expert class

The Sovereign is meticulously crafted from a blend of Tange Logic tubing with Concept seat stays. The Sovereign is TIG welded and comes with a Gatorblade fork, Brodie handbuilt stem, Brodie Brake Booster, Brodie Lovehandles, Interloc seat post, handbuilt wheels and Shimano XT components. Designed to give you a ride with the absorbtion qualities of titanium and the price tag of steel, its perfect fo the racer who demands control.

The Catalyst race proven in Western Canada has been a success with Tange's innovative Concept tubing. With the addition of Logic chainstays its even better. Our alignment processes guarantee you get a bicycle that tracks straight, and our geometry gives you the kind of handling that builds confidence and makes you want to ride.

The Brodie brake booster evolved from work on a huge oversize U-Brake that flexed the brake braze-ons enormously. The booster is alive and well in 1991, 10 grams lighter, full of holes and racy looks.

Brodie lovehandles offer alternate hand positions for hill climbing or touring. Forged from 356 aluminium and heat-treated, they are available in silver or black, with plastic end caps and allen key for installation.

Brodie Airtime was designed as an instant, onboard air supply. It consists of three items: the CO2 cartridge, the valve adapter, and the holder. No matter what kind of bike you race, Airtime will save valuable seconds should the Flat Demon pick on you.
Frame geometry is still much like the first ROMAX. The head angle is 70.5 and fork rake is 1.75". Seat tube angle is 74 degrees.

Elevated Chain Stays

Posted September 27, 2009 by admin in Frames, Mtb | No comments yet

Elevated chain stays came in around 1989 on mountainbikes from the USA. It was a trend that hung around for a couple of years but then didn't really last to the present day. In theory they give extra mud clearance on and shorter chainstays meaning more climbing control. Poorly made frames can leave you with extra flex around the bottom bracket when you put the power down.

The bikes look pretty cool so if you can get hold of one for a restoration project there won't be many other similar ones around.

One of the early innovators in this field was Alpinestars - From their advert for the Al Mega XT...

"EOS" Elevated Oversize System, the "secret" to the system is the sum of its parts. What makes our system really work is just that - it is a totally integrated system. Mountain Bike Action said "Elevated and Oversize were 1989's top innovations". But if not combined with the right geometry and the other key elements of the complete bike they are as worthless as most of the past hype you've read about them. EOS incorporates the best of hte past while defining the Mt Bike of the future.

I think we've made our point. EOS is a totally integrated system. If after all this you think we're trying to take you for a ride... you're absolutely right! It's the only way to feel how good it really is.

Elevate Your Performance
Our oversized 15.9" chainstays break the 16" barrier in a big way. Everyone dreams about a climbing edge, We've just created yours.

Oversize Your Thinking
The goal is to maximise the properties of the tubing in a frame that is as light as possible while maintaining strength and rigidity. Our special oversize tubing capitalizes on the optimum ratios between rigidity and weight.

Steer Clear
The only answer to a total system is a complete redesign from the tires up. The combination of our new Megasized Aluminium fork with the megalise alumunium steam and 7005 series alumiium oversize handlebars gives true meaning to "Lighter, stronger and quicker"

Converting to Suntour Accushift Indexed Shifting

Posted September 9, 2009 by admin in Mtb, Road, Suntour | No comments yet

Taken from the original Suntour manuals-

To convert a conventional derailleur geared bike into an Accushift Plus indexed equipped machine you will require the following essential components:
A Suntour Accushift Plus rear derailleur
A set of Suntour Accushift Plus gear levers and cables
A Suntour AP freewheel or freehub
A Suntour AP transmission chain
Suntour cable stops and guides unless your frame already has these brazed on

All Suntour Accushift Plus components can be mixed 'n' matched so unless you are buying a complete groupset please make the following considerations:
Intended use, touring, racing , mtb etc
Choose a gear mechanism that has a designated capacity within the variation of the teeth on the freewheel and chainrings.
Choose a lever set that matches the number of sprockets on your freewheel.

For accurate and trouble free index shifting certain basic pre fitting requirements must be complied with and the following visual checks should be made on your bike
Rear wheel should align properly in the frame
The chainwheel should be in line with the middle sockets on the freewheel (fit shorter or longer BB axle)
The mounting hanger on the rear dropouts must not be damagedor bent, should have a centre-centre drop dimension of 24 to 28mm and the stop tab should be at an angle of 30 degrees to the perpendicular.
Suntour Blaze and Alpha derailleurs are fitted with a detachable bracket for fitting to dropouts which do not have an integral hanger.

All of these we take for granted these days, everything has to be in exactly the correct place otherwise we know that shifting will be well out. In the early days of index shifting though this was a novel concept with all manner of systems being bodged together!

The manual goes on in much more detail about fitting and then  adjusting the barrel adjuster to get smooth shifting. All this for 6 or 7 gears too! Bear in mind that the shifters were levers mounted in the classic downtube position and still had a d-ring adjuster that meant you could switch to friction mode if your indexing became messed up!

A Brief History of Shimano – Part2

Posted September 7, 2009 by admin in Mtb, Road, Shimano | No comments yet

Shimano’s real advance came in beating its competitors in becoming the dominant force in the early mountainbike marketplace with the creation of dedicated off road thumb shifters and beefed up brakes that could withstand the extra demands that off roaders required. By the late 1980s Shimano were the standard on off the peg mtbs.

This led to further expansion of the product range with off road shoes being added in 1988 and rapidfire underbar shifters in 1989. In 1990 Shimano revolutionized off road pedals with their SPD range of quick release pedals.

In 1995 Shimano developed its hub gearing credentials with its Nexus range of four and seven speed internal hubs for cruiser and city style bicycles as well as a lockable hub gear that could prevent a bicycle being stolen and ridden away. This was released in Japan in 1997. In utility cycling Shimano excelled as Chinese demand for higher quality bikes increased. Previously the majority of bike in china had only one gear, but as the economic fortunes of China increased so did the number of gears on their bicycles with Shimano thought to have equipped around half of the 320 million bikes sold there.

It was not all plain sailing for Shimano during this era, the largest recall of bicycle parts ever was for their cranks which had been reported as breaking do to a design fault. 2.5 million were recalled which cost Shimano $15million, an expensive downside to their popularity on virtually every mountainbike sold during that period.

Success against their main rivals Campagnolo on the road began in 1988 with Andy Hamsten’s victory in the Giro d’Italia but was cemented in 1999 when they were ridden to their first ever Tour De France win when Lance Armstrong began his winning streak, further removing the dominance of European cycling brands from this traditional area of cycle sport. One that is continuing to this day.

Shimano Innovations:

Biopace chainrings – non circular chainrings

Nexus – Internal geared hubs with coaster brake

Dyna Drive – A pedal system with no pedal axle. Did not catch on.

Freehub body – Combined rear hub and freewheel body. Allowed Sprockets to be easily changed. Did not succeed originally but was re-introduced when more sprockets were being fitted to gearing systems.

Hyperglide – ramped sprockets to allow for easier upshifting

Hollowtech Cranks - pressure die cast cranks as tubes open at the pedal end and forged closed before being threaded for pedals.

ServoWave brakes – Cams fitted to brake levers to allow more cable to be pulled at the start of the braking process and less when pads are against the rims allowing for greater modulation

STI – Gearshifts and braking all done from the same lever. Riders no longer had to take their hands from the bars to change gears.

SLR – Sprung brake levers coupled with weaker springs on the brakes themselves giving the impression of easier operation.

Some classic Shimano Groupsets include

Dura Ace

Ultegra

600

600EX

AX

105

Sante

DeoreXT

Deore XTR

Deore LX

Deore DX

Deore

Hone

Saint

Shimano SPD Pedaling Dynamics

Posted September 5, 2009 by admin in Mtb, Shimano | No comments yet

Shimano's 1990 clipless pedal and shoe combo were sneak previewed at the end of 1989 and hit the stores in 1990. Originally designed for serious racing  the double sided PD-M737 pedal sold in the UK for £100 and the grey SH-M100 shoes, which featured a recessed cleat design to give tough grip walking and maximum performance for riding for around £60.

Advertised under the banner of "Bike it or Hike it" Shimano took out full page advertisments in just about every bike magazine going. Describing the SH-M100 SPD Shoe "Recessed design cleat and rigid nylon mid sole for pedaling power. Soft rubber puter sole for comfortable hiking" and the PD-M737 SPD Pedal "Includes special cleat that mates to the SH-M100 shoe for improved pedaling performance"

Shimano SPDs For Sale

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2012 Shimano Deore XT SPD Clipless Pedals PD M785 Trail New    US $56.26

2012 Shimano Deore XT SPD Clipless Pedals PD M780 New    US $53.00

Shimano 105 SPD SL Clipless Pedals Black PD 5610 New    US $49.00

WELLGO SPD MAGNESIUM ROAD BIKE PEDALS W SHIMANO CLEATS    US $32.87

Shimano PD A600 Ultegra SPD SL Road Bike Pedals with SH 51 Cleats    US $98.97

SHIMANO BICYCLE BIKE SM SH56 SPD PEDAL SHOE CLEATS NEW    US $17.87

Shimano Bicycle SPD Pedal PD A530 Mountain Bike NEW worlwide free shipment    US $55.00

Shimano SPD Mountain Bike Pedals PD M540 Mount 540 worldwide Free Shipment NEW    US $48.00

New Exustar MTB Shimano SPD Pedal Cleats E C06 Ti 11g    US $84.95

Shimano Tiagra 4603 Triple 10spd 286 318mm Front Dera    US $41.23

Shimano Tiagra 4600 Double 10spd Braze On Front Deraill    US $38.53

Ergon TP1 Pedal Cleat Tool SPD Shimano Compatible Mountain Bike New Worldwide    US $28.00

Ergon TP1 Pedal Cleat Tool Shimano SPD SL Compatible Road Bike Worldwide Ship    US $28.00

Shimano 10spd xt shadow    US $40.00

Shimano PD M324 platform SPD clipless pedalsRoadNEW    US $41.87

Shimano SPD pedals with removable standard pedal inserts NO RESERVE    US $10.00

Shimano Dura Ace Pedals PD 7900 SPD SL    US $349.99

Shimano 105 PD 5700 SPD Road Bike Pedals w Cleats Black New    US $70.99

Shimano M 020D SPD mountain road bike shoes NEW sz 6 W7    US $29.99

Shimano MT43L SPD Trail Commuter MTB Bike Cycling Shoes Black Size EU 47    US $96.10

Shimano MT43L SPD Trail Commuter MTB Bike Cycling Shoes Black Size EU 45    US $96.10

Shimano SH MT42NV SPD MTB Commuting Shoes Navy Black EU 41    US $123.59

Shimano SH M087G SPD MTB Bike Cycling Shoes Grey Size EU 50    US $127.58

Shimano SH M086Z SPD MTB Bike Cycling Shoes Bronze Silver Size EU 41    US $127.58

Shimano SH M086Z SPD MTB Bike Cycling Shoes Bronze Silver Size EU 40    US $127.58

Shimano SH AM30 SPD Mountain Bike Shoes Black US 76    US $83.42

Shimano WR61 Womens Fit Road Bike SPD SL Shoes White Blue EU Size 40    US $132.82

Shimano M162 MTB Mountain Bike SPD Shoes White Black EU Size 44 US 97    US $132.68

Shimano M162 MTB Mountain Bike SPD Shoes White Black EU Size 45 US 105    US $132.68

Shimano M162 MTB Mountain Bike SPD Shoes White Black EU Size 42 US 83    US $132.68

Shimano XC50N MTB XC Winter SPD Shoes Black Red EU Size 43 US 8    US $132.68

Shimano XC50N MTB XC Winter SPD Shoes Black Red EU Size 44 US 97    US $132.68

Shimano XC50N MTB XC Winter SPD Shoes Black Red EU Size 45 US 115    US $132.68

Shimano MW81 Winter Waterproof Insulated MTB SPD Shoes Black EU Size 45 US 105    US $207.73

Shimano MW81 Winter Waterproof Insulated MTB SPD Shoes Black EU Size 44 US 97    US $207.73

Shimano SH R106 SPD SL Road Shoes White Red EU 46 US 125    US $138.97

Shimano SH R106 SPD SL Road Shoes White Red EU 44    US $138.97

Shimano M077 SPD Cycling Shoe Gray EU 45 US 115 MTB XC    US $92.61

Shimano M087L SPD Cycling Shoe Black EU 42 US 9 MTB XC    US $108.00

Shimano XC50N MTB XC Winter SPD Shoes Black Red EU Size 42 US 83    US $132.68

Shimano SH RW80 SPD Road Shoes BLACK EU 44 US 105 Gore Tex    US $193.20

Shimano PD R540 Road SPD Clipless PedalsCleats Silver    US $56.99

Shimano SPD Compatible R132 Road Triathlon Cycling Shoes Size 45 Metric or 10 US    US $15.50

NEW Shimano Ultegra STI Shifters 6700 Set 10 SPD Speed Road Bike Cycle Pair    US $359.99

SHIMANO PD M540 SPD MTB PEDALS hybrid city W CLEATS NEW    US $44.87

Shimano SPD Cleat Set SM SH56 Silver Bicycle Pedal Accessory NEW    US $17.75

Titanium Ti Bolt Shimano SPD M980 M970 M780M770 M647 M545 Pedal Cleat    US $15.00

Shimano PD 520 L SPD Clipless MTB Bicycle Pedals    US $44.99

Shimano SPD Cleat SM SH51 Brand New Unopened    US $15.99

Vintage Shimano 600 Rear Hub HB 6207 1985 6 spd 36h QR ultegra bike bicycle    US $99.00

SHIMANO PD M520 MOUNTAIN BIKE SPD PEDALS URBAN CLEATS    US $35.87

Shimano SPD Cleat SM SH11 Compatible With All Shimano SPD SL Pedal Brand New NIB    US $11.49

NEW Shimano SH 51 SPD CLEATS MTB Pedals    US $9.00

Shimano SH RO99 SPD Carbon Cycling Shoes    US $75.00

Shimano PD A600 Ultegra SPD Road Bike Pedal w Cleats    US $78.95

Vintage Shimano Exage Rear Hub Mtb Bicycle 36h 135 bcd NOS 7 spd Mountain bike    US $49.00

Shimano PD A520 SPD Single Side Clipless Touring Pedals NEW    US $48.99

Mens Shimano Sh M 012G SPD Bike Cycling Cleats Sz 6 US    US $29.99

Falcon Freewheel 5 spd 14 28 Shimano compatible 5 Speed    US $24.99

Shimano Dura Ace 6 spd Freewheel Gold 13 18 Road bike bicycle used    US $59.00

Shimano RT32 SPD Road Bike Touring Commuting Shoes BLACK Size EU 42    US $112.24

Shimano RT32 SPD Road Bike Touring Commuting Shoes BLACK Size EU 44    US $112.24

NEW Shimano 5 spd speed EF freewheel 14 28 MF Z015 bike bicycle thread on cogs    US $85.00

2011 Shimano SPD cleat SH11 cleats for all SPD SL pedals bicycle NEW    US $19.95

Shimano MT71 Gore Tex SPD Vibram Sole MTB Bike Trail Cycling Shoes Brown EU 46    US $192.41

Shimano MT71 Gore Tex SPD Vibram Sole MTB Bike Trail Cycling Shoes Brown EU 45    US $192.41

Shimano M123L SPD Competition MTB Bike Cycling Shoes Black Silver Size EU 46    US $144.31

Shimano M123L SPD Competition MTB Bike Cycling Shoes Black Silver Size EU 44    US $144.31

Shimano SH R076L SPD SL Road Shoes BLACK SILVER Size US 4½    US $88.12

Shimano PD 6700 Ultegra SPD SL Road Pedals Clipless Carbon    US $193.04

Shimano PD R670 SPD SL road Bike Pedals Cleats    US $135.15

700C Road bike Wheelset Easton EC90 Aero 56mm Tubular SRAM SHIMANO 10SPD NEW    US $1,299.00

VP C01 VP Components SPD Bike Pedal Cleats Shimano SH51Compatible    US $16.34

Shimano 105 ST5603 Triple Road STI Levers 10spd Black    US $348.91

Shimano 105 PD 5700 SPD Road Bike Pedals w Cleats Sil    US $70.99

Shimano SH MT21 Brown MTN SPD Shoes Size 36    US $30.35

Shimano Deore M591 SGS Long Cage 9 spd Rear Der Silver    US $51.91

Mavic Ksyrium SL Helium Aniversay Edition 700c clinchers for Shimano 10spd    US $495.00

Shimano PD M540 SPD Clipless MTB Bicycle Pedals    US $59.99

NEW ALUMINUM CARBON ROAD BIKE 27SPD SHIMANO TIAGRA 50cm    US $439.00

Shimano Dura Ace SH 90 SPD R Road Bike Shoe Cleats Pair    US $4.95

Sz Euro 41 75 US Mens SHIMANO Multi Purpose SH MT22 Bike MTB CYCLING SHOES SPD    US $39.95

Fine Shimano Dura Ace Small Flange Rear 7 Spd 36 Spoke Hub QR Skewer    US $19.99

SHIMANO SPD SL SH10 CLEAT SET FIXED MODE RED NEW    US $26.58

SHIMANO SPD SL SH11 CLEAT SET SELF AUGNING MODE YELLOW    US $26.58

Shimano M520 SPD Pedals MTN    US $13.35

Shimano 7402 8 spd STI shifters brifters vintage commuter or cyclocross    US $62.99

SHIMANO SPD CYCLING BIKING BIKE SHOES WOMENS 9 40 BLUE    US $28.99

CYCLING SPORT SHOES SHIMANO SPD SL WHITE FOOTWEAR NEW    US $.99

Shimano Pedals PD R540 Pedals Shimano PD R540 SPD SL Pedal Set    US $54.99

"Shimano Pedaling Dynamics is the new generation shoe pedal interfae that lets you bike it or hike it without compromising performance.
With its leat locked tight into the PD-M737 pedal, the SPD shoe becomes part of an integrated high performance pedaling system. Off the bike, the deep tread rubber sole makes it a comfortable sure-footed hiking shoe.
Advanced Shimano design and a unique "recessed design" cleat make it possible. Get Shimano Pedaling Dynamics for increased comfort and perofmance-on or off the bike"

Look and Adidas had already come out with early pedal systems but these were designed for road use. Shimnano SPD was the first designed for off road use and were an immediate hit. The small pedals also had the advantage that there was less to break - no cages to hit against tree stumps accidentally and bend.

One early concern however was mud clearance and in Canada, UK and northern Europe this was a genuine concern, especially for mtb racers who could often be seen stamping their feet down on their pedals after a muddy running section to try to shed mud from the area surrounding the recessed cleat.,

A Brief History of Shimano – Part 1

Posted September 4, 2009 by admin in Mtb, Road, Shimano | No comments yet

Today’s bicycle giant Shimano started life back in 1921 when Shozaburo Shimano founded Shimano Iron Works in Sakai City, an area known for its production of swords and gun barrels. Its first product was a single speed bicycle freewheel which was soon made in enough numbers to allow its export to China.

Shimano began production of other bicycle componentry in 1956 with production of a derailleurs shortly followed by an internal three speed hub whichbecame the default choice for the American market. With this success Shimano invested in cold forging to allow more products to be made with greater efficiencies.

After Shozaburo relinquished control of the business to his three sons Shimano made more brakes and other components although they never ventured into the complete bike market. Futher expansion led to Shimano building what was then  the largest bicycle parts plant ever in 1970 in Yamaguchi Prefecture and it was here, according to Design Week, that Shimano’s vision of modern bicycle parts began to be formed when they started recruiting engineers to create a unified look among component systems as well as elevating their performance.

Foreign expansion beckoned with a European office in Dusseldorf Germany, a manufacturing plant Singapore and a sales office in California in 1974 meaning  the company was well placed to benefit from the expanding bike market in the United States during the 1970s. During this period Shimano invested heavily in research and development that would benefit it for many years as well as branching out into precision fishing equipment.

Groupsets that many might remember today started to be released with AX racing grouppo launched in 1980 followed by its first off road dedicated groupset Deore XT, a name which still stands today. With the advent of indexed gears shimano’s fortunes increased further with sames exceeding 50 Billion Yen by the mid 80s.