userful retro mtb weblinks

Marc996 · August 2nd, 2004, 8:27 AM

i thought it might be a good idea to share some useful weblinks...

here we go :

http://www.mtb-kataloge.de/
most retro mtb catalogs on one site...

http://www.wundel.com/hometest.htm
this site is in german but it has awesome images of olschool bikes and parts ...

Doug Carter · August 2nd, 2004, 9:31 AM

Great idea.

I know the shop is defunct, but the site is still up for some reason and is a good reference for costs 7 or so years ago...

http://www.bikepro.com

scant · August 3rd, 2004, 8:24 AM

www.fatfans.de the site has very little traffi these days. some useless sizing info & nice pics tho

Yo Al · August 3rd, 2004, 3:56 PM

http://www.firstflightbikes.com/first.htm

fat chance history and bikes: http://www.firstflightbikes.com/fat.htm

Mountain Goat · August 13th, 2004, 4:56 PM

You could also look at

www.fatfans.com

www.raleigh-chopper.co.uk

www.geocities.com

www.mtnbikehalloffame.com

www.classicrendezvous.com

www.oldmountainbikes.com

www.singletrackworld.com

www.konaretro.com

www.sheldonbrown.com

But always my favourite reference site is:

www.firstflightbikes.com

Spikes · October 21st, 2006, 1:33 PM

Way slow, but way back:

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://...itycycles.com/

Repack Rider · June 2nd, 2007, 10:27 PM

Is it too shameless to list my own site here?

Check it out, and if you don't think it belongs on this list, I'll delete the post.

N10S · June 3rd, 2007, 1:50 AM

Shameless...??I think most folks should feel honored to have a guy with as much history in mountain biking share his knowledge and insight. I have been reading some of your posts over on Retrobike as well, and really enjoy what you have to say and some of the pics you have to show. Btw...I still have that 1982 Bicycling mag with you on the cover. Didn't know you were in the pic, but that article in that mag got me headed down the mtb track.... .

Btw- great site with lots of cool info and links!!

Thanks !!

Jeff

mainlyfats · June 3rd, 2007, 10:28 AM

I'd never have known to look for the issue of Co-Evolution Quarterly with the article on Clunkers if it wasn't for your excellent site.

Glad to have you on the board!

Oirad · June 3rd, 2008, 6:12 PM

Repack Rider,

I'm mostly a lurker on this site, but had to write to thank you for pointing us to your really cool website.

I have a '88 Wicked Fat Chance that i've converted into a fixed gear mtb.

One question, since you were involved early on in mtbing, did the 26" wheel become the standard because it was the most common wheel size for clunkers? Some of the clunkers look like they used bigger wheels.

Thanks.

Oirad

Spikes · March 12th, 2011, 6:24 AM

Charles, that website of yours is a treat to browse through. Thanks for sharing the wonderful stories and pictures.

August 2nd, 2004, 8:27 AM	#1
Marc996 Member Join Date: July 20th, 2004 Location: Frankfurt , Germany Posts: 49	userful retro mtb weblinks i thought it might be a good idea to share some useful weblinks... here we go : http://www.mtb-kataloge.de/ most retro mtb catalogs on one site... http://www.wundel.com/hometest.htm this site is in german but it has awesome images of olschool bikes and parts ...

August 3rd, 2004, 8:24 AM	#3
scant Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: S.Wales UK Posts: 481	useful links www.fatfans.de the site has very little traffi these days. some useless sizing info & nice pics tho __________________ ta scant

August 3rd, 2004, 3:56 PM	#4
Yo Al New Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 12	first flight bikes http://www.firstflightbikes.com/first.htm fat chance history and bikes: http://www.firstflightbikes.com/fat.htm __________________ Al. on MTBR.com Al. on SORBA.org 1994 Yo Eddie single speed

October 21st, 2006, 1:33 PM	#6
Spikes Senior Member Join Date: September 20th, 2004 Location: The Hague Posts: 489	Way slow, but way back: http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://...itycycles.com/ __________________ the frame is the thing...

June 2nd, 2007, 10:27 PM	#7
Repack Rider Member Join Date: May 29th, 2007 Location: Marin County, California Posts: 22	Is it too shameless to list my own site here? Check it out, and if you don't think it belongs on this list, I'll delete the post. __________________ Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking is in your bookstore and on Amazon

August 2nd, 2004, 9:31 AM	#2
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	Great idea. I know the shop is defunct, but the site is still up for some reason and is a good reference for costs 7 or so years ago... http://www.bikepro.com

August 13th, 2004, 4:56 PM	#5
Mountain Goat Member Join Date: August 13th, 2004 Location: Northampton UK Posts: 28	You could also look at www.fatfans.com www.raleigh-chopper.co.uk www.geocities.com www.mtnbikehalloffame.com www.classicrendezvous.com www.oldmountainbikes.com www.singletrackworld.com www.konaretro.com www.sheldonbrown.com But always my favourite reference site is: www.firstflightbikes.com

June 3rd, 2007, 1:50 AM	#8
N10S Member Join Date: April 16th, 2006 Location: St. Louis Missouri area Posts: 30	Shameless...??I think most folks should feel honored to have a guy with as much history in mountain biking share his knowledge and insight. I have been reading some of your posts over on Retrobike as well, and really enjoy what you have to say and some of the pics you have to show. Btw...I still have that 1982 Bicycling mag with you on the cover. Didn't know you were in the pic, but that article in that mag got me headed down the mtb track.... . Btw- great site with lots of cool info and links!! Thanks !! Jeff

June 3rd, 2007, 10:28 AM	#9
mainlyfats Senior Member Join Date: August 13th, 2004 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 766	Thanks RR I'd never have known to look for the issue of Co-Evolution Quarterly with the article on Clunkers if it wasn't for your excellent site. Glad to have you on the board! Last edited by mainlyfats; June 3rd, 2007 at 10:55 AM.

June 3rd, 2008, 6:12 PM	#10
Oirad Member Join Date: October 7th, 2007 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 17	Repack Rider, I'm mostly a lurker on this site, but had to write to thank you for pointing us to your really cool website. I have a '88 Wicked Fat Chance that i've converted into a fixed gear mtb. One question, since you were involved early on in mtbing, did the 26" wheel become the standard because it was the most common wheel size for clunkers? Some of the clunkers look like they used bigger wheels. Thanks. Oirad

March 12th, 2011, 6:24 AM	#11
Spikes Senior Member Join Date: September 20th, 2004 Location: The Hague Posts: 489	Charles, that website of yours is a treat to browse through. Thanks for sharing the wonderful stories and pictures. __________________ the frame is the thing...

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