#1
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Feb 5, 2004
I am getting a well used Bontrager frame that definitely needs a makeover and new powder coating. I was thinking of going the original black way... but then my creative side took over... now, I cannot decide. HELP ME OUT, by posting pics of your Bontrager Race or others and let me know what color you think I should paint it...
#603
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Mar 30, 2011
Does anyone know what the stock headset crown race was on a '96 Privateer?
#606
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Mar 30, 2011
Rumpfy said:
I didn't think Privateers were 1".
Most were 1". The final year (1998) the Privateers came with a 1-1/8 head tube.
#607
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Mar 31, 2011
Actually the Privateers came with 1 1/8 headsets both ´98 and ´99, which was the final year Privateers were made.
#608
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Mar 31, 2011
namkrad said:
Actually the Privateers came with 1 1/8 headsets both ´98 and ´99, which was the final year Privateers were made.
Pretty sure Laffeux was dead on right, there was no '99 model.
#609
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Apr 9, 2011
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A few pages back (
https://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=5507331&postcount=393) , I mentioned wanting to replace my '99 Privateer Comp. I finally found one and it's 22lbs of pure fun! Here's the parts list for anyone interested:
-1994 Race Frame
-Judy Fork
-Paul Word Hubs / Sun Rims / White Industries 20t Freewheel / Salsa Skewer
-Ritchey WCS Crankset / 34t Ring
-Time ATAC Pedals
-Paul Crosstop Brakes
-Chris King No Logo 1" Headset
-Nitto Stem
-Salsa Moto Ace Bars
-XT Levers
-Yeti Grips
-Thomson Elite Seatpost
-Bontrager Race FS Saddle
#610
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Apr 9, 2011
Those red ano bits look great on your bike. Thanks for sharing it.
#612
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Apr 10, 2011
Agreed--looks like a fun ride! I really dig the hubs and brakes.
(but your seatpost is facing backwards)
#613
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Apr 10, 2011
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yo-Nate-y said:
(but your seatpost is facing backwards)
Yeah, it makes the bike go faster.
Thanks for all the compliments, but I can't take much credit. The only things I have changed are the drivetrain and the saddle.
#614
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Apr 12, 2011
Sizzler said:
I mentioned wanting to replace my '99 Privateer Comp. I finally found one and it's 22lbs of pure fun! Here's the parts list for anyone interested:
I want to ride it. Want to swap bikes some weekend?
#615
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Apr 12, 2011
Sure, as long as you sterilize your taint or bring your own saddle. I want to keep that embroidered logo pristine!
#616
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Apr 12, 2011
Sizzler said:
Sure, as long as you sterilize your taint or bring your own saddle. I want to keep that embroidered logo pristine!
I'll see if I can borrow a pressure washer.
#617
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Apr 15, 2011
Sizzler said:
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Where do you guys keep coming up with these metal head badges from? Cost? Availability?
#621
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May 11, 2011
KB's website gone?
The website that Keith Bontrager maintained after the Trek aquisition (
http://ridesmarter.com/ ) seems to have disappeared recently. Does anybody happen to have a copy of the frame geometry chart that was located there?
#622
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May 11, 2011
Data
iamkeith said:
The website that Keith Bontrager maintained after the Trek aquisition (
http://ridesmarter.com/ ) seems to have disappeared recently. Does anybody happen to have a copy of the frame geometry chart that was located there?
Yeah, I noticed it went bye-bye last week. I used internet time machine to get the data:
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#623
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May 11, 2011
MrOrange said:
Yeah, I noticed it went bye-bye last week. I used internet time machine to get the data:
Thanks! I guess I need to get in the habit of saving worthwhile items off of the internet instead of counting on them always being there.
#624
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May 11, 2011
With the help of Chris King I was able to convert the old No-Logo to threadless. Here's how it looks now:
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#625
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May 11, 2011
Sizzler said:
With the help of Chris King I was able to convert the old No-Logo to threadless. Here's how it looks now:
I like the rigid fork. How you like those tires so far?
#626
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May 11, 2011
MrOrange said:
Yeah, I noticed it went bye-bye last week. I used internet time machine to get the data:
Thanks.
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