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    • January 1, 2014 at 2:08 am
    • in reply to: YAY
    neo_pop_71
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    @Derek wrote:

    Happy New Year!!!! Don’t get arrested!

    Always dodgin’ po-po…

    doin’ some cultural hooliganism with some aerosol paint…

    to stave off this asphyxiation culture that hangs at our throats!!!

    Happy 2014 compadres! I trust we will all prosper and find lasting peace and happiness!!!

    neo_pop_71
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    Nice try amigo… former addictions have stripped me of all hopes and dreams!

    “California…(insert musical jingle) knows how to party!” -Tupac

    p.s. There was a bright spot when Frank The Welder praised me on my poor man’s e-stay (1990 Cunningham Nishiki Ariel) Yeti Ultimate tribute dirt drop build over on the C&V thread on Bike Forums. The highlight was the DKG Shift-Ease mounts and the DKG Strong-Arm brake booster, they added the proper vintage touches to the build.

    neo_pop_71
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    Oh yeah, I’ve been encouraged by a few different people to seek out Dr. Phil’s help… sure, that’s gonna happen, that portly bastard isn’t even a real therapist! Ha, all I’ve even envisioned is letting him get that initial question out and then nailin’ him in the bread basket with a stiff jab or kickin’ him in the junk just so I can see his pudgy face turn red! That would be my Dr. Phil moment, I get all warm tingly on the inside just thinkin’ about it… alas, Santa ignored my wish again! Bah humbug!!!
    neo_pop_71
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    Clever, my good brother Mix… very clever!!!
    neo_pop_71
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    Oh, and if any of you thought he was a good Vice President…
    neo_pop_71
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    You are totally in the right to be stoked about the matching anodizing, that much is period correct and what we were all after back in the early to mid-90s. You’re just more generous than I am… I would never put a $100 vintage stem on my daughter’s bike! That’s in part why she is riding an A2Z, the other part is the rare 12″ frame (since she is a tall 8 year old), but no part of me would be bummed if she wasted the frame as it was already an ugly duckling. Rocking a ultra rare Easton ‘Cuda is a joy that many of us will never have. That said, that’s an awesome loving gesture for you to share that with your son and you’re right to want to impress on him the “quality” of a bike that special. I don’t like trophy bikes, so it would serve zero purpose hanging on the wall, I’m glad it was bought and built to be a rider!

    Hardly anyone these days knows and appreciates our bikes… that would be a mind-bender if you happened onto some middle age vintage bike junkie in Dockers and a Polo shirt going after your Ringle stem with a Park tool allen wrench! I’d have to take a picture to share with everyone before I kicked his teeth in for trying to steal from my kid!!!

    Sorry if I was any kind of Debbie Downer, the ugly face of ‘Cuda envy crept in…

    like Dick Cheney coming to steal your heart in the middle of the night!!!

    neo_pop_71
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    That is one hell’uva bike for a 10 year old!!!

    Look 99% of us on here aside from the Grand Poobah (Mark) do not have bikes that nice! I say that regarding the 1% because Mark has an Ultimate, the only frame more rare than your Easton. So, I’m so down with old bike bling like the Ringle stem but (and I totally say this out of love) you need to lose the Kalloy bar… Ringle gems have no business holding cheap Kalloy components!!! Hold up, don’t crucify me me on this one, just understand that I’m an artist first and a parts junkie second… a $100 stem has no business touching a $12 handlebar! I’d much rather you run a Ritchey Force Lite or a TiTec titanium bar, skip the anodized stuff in exchange for a race level aftermarket bar. Please forgive me if I offend but I dream of a Holy Grail frame like yours and I only want to see the ultimate high end parts accenting such a special frame. Please, my good brother, you know I love and respect your builds but the Kalloy bar is no bueno!

    Peace,

    -D-

    neo_pop_71
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    I’m liking all the ridiculously inflated prices for our beloved bikes! Seriously, I think it’s starting to get some traction with the sellers and flippers on Craigslist… I haven’t seen a ‘Cuda locally under $100 in well over a year… yet, I see plenty of Stumpjumpers, C’dales, and U.S. made Treks for $100 or less. The resale market on used mountain bikes has always been soft compared to road bikes from the same era, that said, I think our Barracudas are doing pretty well compared to others from the same vintage. Obviously, there are still good deals to be had if you move quickly and you’ve got a bit of luck on your side. I do national searches for ‘Cudas from time to time but so many of those tasty scores are snatched up and the posting comes up “Deleted by owner” and I know somewhere there is a stoked Cudahead being born!
    neo_pop_71
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    @housewinnie wrote:

    Hi guys,
    Can any one tell me what size seat clamp i need for a 95 xx team? cheers

    Now that I think about it, you could check the inside of your front derailleur, most Shimano clamp sizes were cast in one of the clamp arms.

    neo_pop_71
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    @housewinnie wrote:

    Here is a pic…….just a teaser. got to have some secrets anyway she is well used but thats how i like them….

    Very nice…

    I see Magura hydraulic brake seat stay fangs peeking through along with their patented quick release brake booster!

    neo_pop_71
    Member
    Welcome to the forum!

    I do not know the answer for you but the other moderator on this site, good brother Mixalive, has a ’95 XX and he should be able to help you out with exact size.

    Do you have any photos of your ’95 ‘Cuda Team bike? We’re photo junkies! I’ll post horrible pics just for fun… Derek (same forum name) and Vinny (vpc66) are real perverts… it’s all I can do to stay ahead of their sickness!!!

    Again welcome, great to have you along for the ride!

    Cheers!

    -D-
    (the bad mod)

    neo_pop_71
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    @vpc66 wrote:

    My God Man….not sure if you are truly crazy or I have turn into a super lazy person…you ride in that to go to work. The only time you should be riding in that should be for fun…drive your car Derek and stay warm !

    Darn right, what’s the matter with you… have the family jewels retreated up and they’re pinching off your brain?!!! Plus you’re riding without studded tires? I know, what a big stud you are, blah-blah-blah, but even the most devout mormon with unwavering faith doesn’t challenge mother nature like you! Maniac!!!

    neo_pop_71
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    Fine…

    I was going for something a little out of the norm…

    Vinny knows what he likes and I’m not one to disappoint, enjoy compadre!!!

    neo_pop_71
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    @vpc66 wrote:

    …though no where near like the pictures D post.

    Ask and ye shall receive ! ! !

    neo_pop_71
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    Choke on this…
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