Fixie Bikes – Retro Cycling Vintage

Mavic MTB Groupset from 1990

Posted September 3, 2009 by admin in Mtb | No comments yet

There was a time when Mavic used to make a whole lot of beautiful components apart from just bicycle wheels and rims. Back in 1990 they launched their new MTB groupset.

Comprising unsurprisingly of four different rim types you can see where there heart lay but the shifters, headset and derailleurs were also classic pieces.

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Mavic TN719 29 Mountain Bike Wheel Set with Hubs    US $99.99

Mavic 2011 Alpine XL MTB Cycling Shoes White Size 95 10167    US $130.00

Mavic 2011 Alpine XL MTB Cycling Shoes White Size 12 10172    US $130.00

Mavic 2011 Scorpio Women MTB Bike Shoe White Size 75 125908    US $130.00

Mavic 2011 Scorpio Women MTB Bike Shoe White Size 7 125906    US $130.00

new Mavic Alpine Mountain Bike Cycling Shoes 6 385 shock grip outsole reg$99    US $29.99

MAVIC XM 317 Rim 26 Pair FR 32h 32 Mountain Bike NEW    US $19.97

Mavic EX 729 Disc 26inc 6bolt Blue Mtb Bicycle    US $189.00

Nice Mavic 823 Wheelset with Shimano XT Hubs Mountain Bike Tubeless Wheels MTB    US $300.00

MAVIC XM 317 Disc V Brake Rim 26 32 Mountain Bike    US $9.97

Mavic Crossline Disc 6 bolt 26 inch 12mm axle rear mountain bike freeride wheel    US $179.00

Used 2005 Giant Trance 1 Full Suspention Mountain bike w Shimano XTR Mavic Fox    US $1,400.00

2008 Giant Trance X Full Suspention Mountain bike w Shimano XTR FOX and Mavic    US $1,499.99

MAVIC AXLE END BOLT DRIVE SIDE MTB BRAND NEW    US $14.95

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 105 44 2 3 new yellow    US $207.50

Mavic crossmax SLR center lock disc mountain bike bicycle wheel wheelset 26    US $779.00

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 95 new yellow    US $181.50

Mavic EX 325 26 Mountain Bike Rim Disc only Black NOS    US $39.00

Mavic XM 317 26 Mountain Bike Rim Silver NOS    US $18.00

Mavic EX 823 Disc UST Tubeless Mountain Bike Rim 36 hole 36h 26    US $84.99

Mavic Crossmax SL mountain bike tubeless disc wheelset used 26    US $237.50

Used Mavic US 55 EUR 36 2 3 Fury Cross Country XC Mountain Bike Shoes Yellow    US $174.99

Brand New Pair of Mavic MTB Wheelbags    US $.99

Brand New Mavic Fury MTB Shoes US Female Size 6    US $25.00

MAVIC 217 SUP 36H WHEEL GOLD COLOUR MTB ATB 26 NOS    US $159.00

AEST Titanium Road Bike MTB Wheel Hub Skewers mavic zipp sram easton shimano fsa    US $29.00

VARIOUS MAVIC FRONT MTB WHEELS BRAND NEW IN BOX    US $68.76

Mavic Plasma bicycle cycling race mountain bike helmet Large Black Silvmetal    US $109.00

Mavic MTB Mountain Bike Wheel Bag Wheelbag Will Also Fit Road 700c 29er    US $14.99

shimano stx rc on mavic x 517 mtb wheels    US $63.23

goldtec on mavic x 517 front mtb wheel    US $75.87

KHS Softtail Comp Mountain Bike full XTR XT group Mavic Wheelset    US $700.00

26 Mountain Bike Wheelset White Industries Hubs Built On Mavic Rims W Extras    US $150.00

Mavic 26 Crosstrail Center Lock Disc MTB Wheelset 2012 BRAND NEW    US $519.00

Mavic Zoya Womens MOUNTAIN BIKE MTN Shoe SIZE 7 EUR 38 2 3 NEW NO BOX    US $79.99

New Women Mavic Zoya Mountain Bike cycling Shoes 6 37    US $34.92

Cannondale Mountain Bike Team SS Cycling Jersey LRG MTB Mavic Shimano Bicycle    US $9.99

NEW Mavic Pave Bib Short Medium Black Road Mountain Bike Cycling Bicycle MTB    US $34.99

NEW Mavic Spin Tights Womens Medium Black Winter Warm Road Mountain Bike MTB    US $69.99

NEW Mavic SL Arm Warmers MED Red Cycling Road Mountain Bike Bicycle MTB    US $19.99

NEW Mavic Riviera Short Womens MED BLK WHT Road Mountain Bike Bicycle TRI    US $44.99

NEW Mavic HC Bib Short Medium White Road Mountain Bike Cycling Bicycle MTB    US $37.37

2006 Specialized Womens Stumpjumper Mountain Bike 155 Shimano Fox Mavic    US $899.99

NEW Mavic Infinity Bib Short Medium BK WH Road Mountain Bike Cycling Bicycle    US $133.61

VINTAGE MAVIC 238 MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET 26 SPECIALIZED STOUT HUB SHIMANO LX    US $49.99

NEW Mavic Echappe Knicker Medium White Road Mountain Bike Cycling Bicycle MTB    US $99.99

Mavic Crossmax SLR for Cannondale Lefty 26 Mountain Bike Wheelset UST Tubeless    US $460.00

NEW Mavic Echappe Bib Pant Medium Black Tights Thermal Winter Road MTB Bike    US $99.99

NEW Mavic Espoir Tights Medium Black Winter Warm Road Mountain Bike MTB    US $69.99

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 11 45 1 2 new yellow    US $179.00

32 Hole Mavic EN 321 Disc 26 Inch Mountain Bike Rim New    US $59.95

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 7 new yellow    US $179.00

NEW 2012 Mavic Mens Medium Plasa Mountain Bike Cycling Helmet Black    US $179.99

26 Mountain Bike Rim Mavic X717 32h    US $12.50

NEW Cannondale Lefty Shimano FH M525 Mavic 6 bolt 26 Disc Mountain Bike Wheelset    US $579.99

26 Mountain Bike Rim Mavic 231   32h    US $8.00

Rapid Titanium 17 inch MTB Bike Rock Shox SID Syncros XTR Mavic    US $1,999.00

Wheels MFG Ceramic Sealed Bearing 608 22x8x7mm Fits Mavic Hubs MTB and Road    US $18.95

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 125 new yellow    US $179.00

Mavic Plasma bicycle cycling race mountain bike helmet Large Silver Metallic x    US $109.00

Mavic Plasma bicycle cycling mountain bike helmet Medium Silver Metallic x    US $109.00

SHIMANO DEORE M525 MAVIC A317 8 9 10 29ER MOUNTAIN BIKE DISC BICYCLE WHEELSET    US $199.50

SHIMANO DEORE MAVIC A317 8 9 10 29ER MOUNTAIN BIKE DISC BICYCLE WHEELSET BLACK    US $222.50

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 115 new yellow    US $179.00

New Mavic CrosMax SL MTB C Lock Disc Wheels Set F R    US $659.95

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 8 41 1 3 new yellow    US $179.00

32 Hole Mavic XM 317 Disc Mountain Bike Rims Black New    US $129.95

MAVIC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEEL BAG BLACK BRAND NEW    US $29.46

CANNONDALE SUPER V 2000FR MOUNTAIN BIKE FOX XTR MAGURA MAVIC HEAD SHOCK MOTO 17    US $775.00

CHRIS KING ISO DISC MTB WHEELSET MAVIC X31 xm819TUBELESS BLACK 32hole wheels    US $225.00

Mavic Fury mountain MTB bike cycling bicycle shoe 75 new yellow    US $179.00

Mavic EX325 XT Quando M756 26 Black Mountain MTB Disc Wheelset NEW    US $315.38

AEST Titanium Wheel Hub Skewers red gold ti blue black ROAD MTB KCNC SRAM MAVIC    US $29.00

MAVIC 823 DISC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET WITH HADLEY HUBS    US $779.99

MAVIC 719 DISC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET WITH HADLEY HUBS    US $779.99

MAVIC 717 DISC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET WITH HADLEY HUBS    US $779.99

MAVIC 321 DISC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET WITH HADLEY HUBS    US $749.99

MAVIC 819 DISC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET WITH HADLEY HUBS    US $789.99

Aest Titanium QR skewers 49g MTB reynolds mavic zipp extralite kcnc tune token    US $29.00

Mavic Fury MTB Shoe Size 46    US $199.00

MAVIC 819 CHRIS KING RED MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET 26er    US $929.99

MTB Front Wheel DT swiss 340 Mavic XM321    US $170.00

NEW Mavic MTB Road Bike 700c Wheel Bag    US $55.00

2010 Mavic Cruize MTB Cycling Shoe Black 8    US $44.99

MAVIC 823 MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET INDUSTRY NINE HUBS    US $839.99

MAVIC 819 MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET INDUSTRY NINE HUBS    US $879.99

MAVIC 321 MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET INDUSTRY NINE HUBS    US $809.99

M231CD
Ultra rigid profile rim with side walls inclined 3 degrees to ensure precise contact between the brake block and the rim whenusing cantilever brakes. Extra surface treatment for longevity and strength and single stainless eyelets. 410 gramms

M261CD
As M231CD but with double stainless eyelets and a wider section. 460 grams

Energy M7 CD Rim
Ultra rigid tubular profile with maximum brake surface. Double eyelet with small visible eyelet in stainless steel and top eyelet with sunken head for easy mounting and tyre centering. 580 grams

MA40MB Rim
For narrow tyres from 19 to 25mm. Double eyelet with visible eyelet in stainless steel. Surface hardening treatment giving exceptional rigidity. Intended for top of the range mountainbikes. 400grams

Mountain Bike Headset 315
This headset incorporated Mavic's innovative new locking system. The lock nut and washer are eliminated and locking is carried out by a 2.5mm hex key in the side of the unit. The stack height of the upper race locking system was increased to reduce the chance of the race loosening which was a common occurennce then with mtb headsets. Races and bearings in stainless steel with plastic seal and baffle to ensure maintenance free performance.

ATB637 Chainrings and Cranks
Cranks in anodized forged alloy 170 or 175 mm
4mm thick annodized chainrings - 46/36/26 teeth 700grams

Front Derailleur 875
Designed to match the AR845 rear derailleur, the cage is specially designed for easy accurate shifting.

Levers 825
Indexed ergonomic under bar fitting shifters. Unique double push-pull lever for both thumb AND index finger changes. Inner cables are pre-stretched and outer cable has anti compression.

Rear Derailleur AR845
Fully indexed 6/7 speed mtb derailleur specifically designed for racing  and serious off road use. 250 grams

Electronic Gear Shifting

Posted September 2, 2009 by admin in Mtb | No comments yet

Electronic gear shifting isn't as new a invetion as current component manufacturers would have us believe. Chris Boardman rode on a Mavic system during the late 90s although it was prone to problems with mis shifting when it got wet during the rain. For a short TT though where the weather could be reasonably predicted it was worth the risk for the advertising for Mavic.

Before Mavic and Shimano though was Browning. In the late 1980s amid the hype around disc wheels, tri bars and mountainbikes Browning were working on their own revolutionary addition to the cycling world - Browning Automatic Transmission.

Picked up by the third component manufacturer of the time, Suntour, they combined it with their Accushift indexed gearing system and come up with BEAST - Browning Electronic AccuShift Transmission.

From the marketing materials at the time...

The Suntour Beast is an entirely new gear shifting concept for bicycles. The Beast allows for precise gear changes while riding at high speed over varying terrain and grades. Perfect shifts are accomplished even with full power to the pedals and since no special skill is neccessary for smooth shifting, the Beast is ideal for hte difficult conditions of off road riding.

The gear changing system of the Beast is like the switching system of a railroad track: the outer and middle sector of the Beast's chainrings function in the same way as the switch which allows a train to move from one track to another. At the hinged portion of the chainring, the pawl moves the swinging sector, which then drops or picks up the chain to the next chainring.

Suntour has spent a full year testing and refining the original Browning technology before offering the Beast as an alternative to the original front derailleur. The Beast is compatible with all Suntour drivetrain components. For 1990 it is offered as original equipment to bicycle manufacturers and custom builders only.

It came with a nice little attachment that went on the centre of your handlebars that contained two little rubber buttons - one for up and the other for down. That was it, it worked well in the showroom. Out in the rain and much was a different story and it never really took off.

Welcome To Retro Vintage Cycling

Posted August 25, 2009 by admin in Campagnolo, Fixie, Frames, Italian, Mtb, Road, Shimano, Suntour | No comments yet

Welcome to the world of Retro Vintage Cycling. Over the coming months and hopefully even years I'll be delving deep into the history of classic cycling equipment and manufacturers resurrecting memories from an earlier time when bikes and their components were made from metal rather than that plastic stuff they call carbon fibre and reliability was a given.

We'll be looking at classic early groupsets from Shimano such as the 600EX and Sante as well as their Suntour equivalents from the time. And no website on cycling would be complete without the leading marque of all - Campagnolo and their offerings such as Nuovo Record and the aesthitcally, if not quite functionally perfect Delta brakes.

Hopefully we will get around to looking at early off road offerings too with a trip down memory lane on the frames that made mountainbiking such as Kona Cinder Cones, Specialized Stumpjumbers and for our UK readers the classic Muddy Fox Courier.

We'll also take a look back at our first bikes such as PK Ripper BMXs, Raleigh Choppers and a whole host of Schwinns.

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All the Best

John