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@xxhailraxx78 Күн бұрын
Do you have any serial information on your frame, I wonder if there is a way to determine the manufacturer from that? My landlord just gifted me an identical Naashbar but it is blue. It is my first 1x conversion and I really want to learn more about the bike.
@ReferenceBicycle 17 сағат бұрын
I find that the serial numbers are fairly nebulous. You might glean something like the manufacturing date from it, but not always. Giant was making a lot of frames for private label and for large manufacturers like Schwinn in that mid-80’s to mid-90’s era. Before Schwinn pissed them off and they introduced their own Giant-branded line. I’m guessing that this is a Giant made frame based purely on the era it was built in, the build quality of the frame and the paint finish. It’s a great bike! Enjoy!
@Condraa Күн бұрын
You saved my life broo
@vanwilder1101 13 күн бұрын
What's wrong with armor all?
@ReferenceBicycle 13 күн бұрын
Nothing wrong with it. Armor All is a product designed to make things shiny and slippery. The Aero Cosmetics product is designed to be a conditioner and preservative. Armor All makes rubber look good, but doesn’t necessarily do anything to prevent it from deteriorating.
@EriebyCycle 19 күн бұрын
Nice!
@ReferenceBicycle 18 күн бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@m4design552 22 күн бұрын
80's Centurion Super LeMans bar end shifters, got the Jagwire Shimano "universal" 3100mm for the rear derailleur... Perfect fit! (a little long, but clipped easily).Easy install.
@ReferenceBicycle 22 күн бұрын
Very nice!
@kylekol 24 күн бұрын
That really helped and then putting it back on with hair spray from another guy to make it slide on then stick once set. Your guys are awesome. KZbin is the best
@ReferenceBicycle 24 күн бұрын
Awesome. Thanks!
@icantgivecredit871 25 күн бұрын
Does this process help braking effectiveness as well? My rims' braking surfaces seem to be worn over smooth and I'm hoping I can sand back the affected layer. Stopping power at the moment is compromised because it looks like whoever had these wheels back in the day rode the brakes hot.
@ReferenceBicycle 25 күн бұрын
Yes. A fresh surface will improve braking performance. I highly recommend new pads at the same time for best results.
@sm00shify 28 күн бұрын
Im currently trying to get a pair of roller cam brakes dialed in. Im having a hard time with the springs losing tension after a few hard squeezes of the the lever. would love to know how to get that spring back force nice and snappy. I also just sort of eyeballed the orientation for the brake pads. I would love to know a more through approach to setting up these brakes, Keeping my eye out for that video :)
@ReferenceBicycle 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for reaching out! Sorry about the slow response. You will definitely want to make sure you’ve got the outer lock bolts tight enough to maintain spring tension once it’s adjusted. They definitely shouldn’t loosen up like that. I do use blue Loctite on those bolts. Finding the best pad adjustment takes some patience. It’s hard for me to explain in detail here, but I typically start with the pad posts midway through the holder, slight toe (just like any rim brake pad), and I do try to keep the pad as close to the spoke side of the rim as possible (since R-C brakes drive the pad toward the tire as it wears). I’ve been busy with work lately, I will have that full video up this fall. I appreciate you staying tuned! And thanks for the comment! Chris
@DxmonAviator Ай бұрын
I use alcohol and plies to make it easier to remove.
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
That definitely works. Thanks for the tip!
@JohnRadford-iy7db Ай бұрын
Nice bike
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
Thanks ✌️
@gabelucas9201 Ай бұрын
Brings back memories! I had this model; it was my first "real" mountain bike. Bought new in 1991 when I was 14 and rode it for 5 years until I warrantied the frame in '96. A word of caution, though. As dorky as the front reflector looks, it saved me from certain injury and I would recommend against removing it (or at least the bracket). The reflector bracket has a secondary function to catch the straddle cable and prevent it from catching the front tire if the brake cable ever fails. Additionally, the brake cable pulley on the stem is a poor design with the little brass pulley, as it will eventually fatigue the brake cable, causing it to suddenly fail (this happened to me). Without the reflector bracket, my front tire would have unexpectedly locked on me just as I was bombing down a descent.
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
All true! I’m glad it brought back some good memories for sure. Thank you so much for the comments!
@ГеннадийРутковский Ай бұрын
ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО .
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ГеннадийРутковский Ай бұрын
Слова здесь ни к чему идеальная работа великолепный аппарат --- зависть и радость от просмотра - БРАВО ,
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kris8165 Ай бұрын
Awesome frame 😮 Greetings from Croatia 😎
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@thetir0 Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@EriebyCycle Ай бұрын
Monster
@billywood9717 Ай бұрын
@EriebyCycle You 2 are the champs at trash finds! Idk what it is but you two strike gold every time lol
@EriebyCycle Ай бұрын
@@billywood9717 I think Chris has me beat- to be fair.
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
Its ridiculous. I just sold the F&F to Beach Bike Warehouse. They are going to build it for a customer who is 7’8”.
@billywood9717 Ай бұрын
@ReferenceBicycle 7'8"? That guy's in the wrong sport. Lol
@billywood9717 Ай бұрын
Look at that steer tube lol. Definitely a XL size. Makes 700c look like 24" wheels. Great find though!
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
It’s like a 12” head tube. Ridiculous!
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
10”. I was compelled to measure it.
@billywood9717 Ай бұрын
@ReferenceBicycle never seen one like it before. Very unique find
@BikeShedBoy Ай бұрын
King of trash strikes again. Some superheros don't need capes. 😎 Keep saving the old bikes, mate 👍
@ReferenceBicycle Ай бұрын
Dude! Thank you as always!
@BikeShedBoy Ай бұрын
@ReferenceBicycle absolutely love seeing what you find, mate!
@Psp-id7uw Ай бұрын
Why... Do we collect bicycles? Why do a lot of people have more than one
@BikeShedBoy 2 ай бұрын
Sweet little frame mate 👌
@EriebyCycle 2 ай бұрын
Cool
@adventureaddiction2061 2 ай бұрын
I bought the same bike brand new in July of 1993! I still own it. I went with red accents for mine, matched the outline of the lettering and I still love the look.
@ReferenceBicycle 2 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Thanks for the comment too!
@blauwzakjecrack 2 ай бұрын
no bs tutorial! +27 internettpoints! + additional 4 points for the absent like and subscribe reminder. So 52.02 points total! Nice score!
@grupposoleblufranto7971 2 ай бұрын
Hi I can buy a lot of bikes from you if you have big Joblot
@kris8165 2 ай бұрын
Nice little bike 😊 I love the frame! Greetings from Croatia from Kris 😎
@BikeShedBoy 2 ай бұрын
Stop teasing and show us the goods 😂 how ya doing mate, looking forward to the video, mate 👍
@user-in8lz9uu4i 2 ай бұрын
У меня такой же тока другого цвета и система лутше
@EriebyCycle 2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to this project
@coldhawaiii 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Your video is very helpful 🙏
@ReferenceBicycle 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for checking it out. Cheers
@Lee-mo 2 ай бұрын
Bloody hell!! Wow. Cheers mate
@grahamchan4266 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely love it. I'm currently in the middle of a 93 Giant Cadex also with Manitou 2s, which need a rebuild. It was definitely my favorite era for mountain bikes.
@ReferenceBicycle 3 ай бұрын
That’s a killer project! Thank you!🙏
@marcetlori 3 ай бұрын
How much do i need to invest in order to restore mine the way yours looking?
@ReferenceBicycle 3 ай бұрын
I built this for my daughter, so I spent way more than on most of the builds in my other videos. There is probably USD $500 in new parts. Used parts were all from my inventory. I hope this helps. Thank you for reaching out!
@EriebyCycle 3 ай бұрын
I know little about them and have never owned a bike with them. Whatever approach you take will be learning for me.
@ReferenceBicycle 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Josh!
@brandonweinmann5700 3 ай бұрын
Grew up riding and building bikes my whole childhood and never seen these but I was born in 91 🤷🏻♂️