Just wondering... need some input.

Doug Carter · February 23rd, 2006, 10:53 AM

I know that there are a LOT of websites devoted to retro MTBs out there; most of them like this one, devoted to one brand. Retrobike is a cool site, but it is UK-oriented (no offense to you guys), and the classifieds and events schedules are depressing for us yanks to look at.

I'm interested in bikes other than Fats (not that many), like most of you.

I've had www.oldschoolmtb.com sitting and waiting for a while. I actually had a forum running there for a bit, too. Would there be ANY interest in a US-based site for this? I know there is a good following in the MTBR forums, though no classifieds, and a few other smaller clique sites out there devoted to it. I'm not sure something else is needed, but I do see a small void. It would essentially be a forum, with classifieds, a user-managed gallery and maybe a few other iittle things.

It's just sitting there now. I donno if it's something that needs to be done or not. What do you guys think?

lucifer · February 23rd, 2006, 11:27 AM

I would love to see it happen as the advertisements overhead and slowness of mtbr can be annoying at times. And their lack of a free marketplace is annoying too.

I say go for it. If it has a forum and classifieds I'll be there in a flash.

fattyboombatty · February 23rd, 2006, 12:27 PM

All the way! The chaps in England get to have their retro meets and all that fun! Why shouldn't we? I would support it and tell all my buddies.

Fatty

Doug Carter · February 23rd, 2006, 1:02 PM

I'd like to see some retro meets, too. I got excited seeing those photos that Scant and the guys have from their meets in the UK. We need to do something like that here; maybe one on the east coast, one on the left coast and one in the midwest somewhere.

We're an odd group

John · February 23rd, 2006, 1:03 PM

The more retro stuff on the web, the better.

For what it's worth when I set up retrobike I didn't particularly aim it at the UK audience - that's just how things have turned out. All are welcome

Perhaps having the .co.uk domain name (it was cheap) puts people off ?

Interestingly enough my reasoning for setting up the site was similar to yours - I liked the content on mtbr vrc but preferred the style of fatcogs et al.

Doug Carter · February 23rd, 2006, 4:51 PM

I think the UK retro group has been a bit more organized so far (I could be wrong). I know there have been a few meets over here, though I don't know if I have seen a lot of real structure in the community. I really want to see it be a sister site to Retrobike, maybe to cross promote, as well.

I have some ideas in mind, but if anyone would like to contribute, feel free to drop me a note. I can also be reached usually on AIM at: upon3.

doug

Yo Eddy! · February 23rd, 2006, 5:41 PM

What I think would be Cool is a site with dedicated sections on:
- eighties
- svelte
- sturdy
- Canadian
- Japanese
- races
- heroes
..

Doug Carter · February 24th, 2006, 9:55 PM

Ok, I'm still working through some things in my head and in the sit structure, and the graphics and aesthetics aren't in place at all yet, but the new forum is there...

http://www.oldschoolmtb.com/forums

Weeeeeeeee!

Doug Carter · February 24th, 2006, 11:09 PM

I like some of Melvin's category suggestions, but to keep it from getting to thin to start out, I'm open to suggestions on how the forum structure should start.

I'm probably going to pattern the forums much like the RetroBike layout, and we'll go from there.

Anyone want to see anything else, like Melvin suggested?

rody · February 25th, 2006, 11:53 AM

Doug,

Right on! Love to see more retro content that is not full of bitching, moaning, and rules like another well known board (read MTBR dot com)

I frequent John's board over at www.retrobike.co.uk frequently just because the atmosphere is laidback, accomodating, and full of retro goodness.

A couple sections I'd like to see are...

Builders - maybe a couple areas to profile the guys who made the frames we love

Restoration Tips and Tricks - as many of us have constant projects in the works there is no need to reinvent the wheel, share the knowledge!

Major Mods - A subculture that has been fun to watch is the natural evolution that started our sport...modifying the old cruisers to mountain duty. Always fun to follow projects and see the result of old Schwinns turned to dirt duty. Not typical vintage mtb but fun to see in the spirit that invented our sport.

Looking forward to the new playground!

Cheers,

rody

Doug Carter · February 25th, 2006, 11:59 AM

Great ideas, Rody. I'll see where I can fit some of those into the structure that's there.

wOOt!

February 23rd, 2006, 10:53 AM	#1
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	Just wondering... need some input. I know that there are a LOT of websites devoted to retro MTBs out there; most of them like this one, devoted to one brand. Retrobike is a cool site, but it is UK-oriented (no offense to you guys), and the classifieds and events schedules are depressing for us yanks to look at. I'm interested in bikes other than Fats (not that many), like most of you. I've had www.oldschoolmtb.com sitting and waiting for a while. I actually had a forum running there for a bit, too. Would there be ANY interest in a US-based site for this? I know there is a good following in the MTBR forums, though no classifieds, and a few other smaller clique sites out there devoted to it. I'm not sure something else is needed, but I do see a small void. It would essentially be a forum, with classifieds, a user-managed gallery and maybe a few other iittle things. It's just sitting there now. I donno if it's something that needs to be done or not. What do you guys think? __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

February 23rd, 2006, 1:02 PM	#4
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	I'd like to see some retro meets, too. I got excited seeing those photos that Scant and the guys have from their meets in the UK. We need to do something like that here; maybe one on the east coast, one on the left coast and one in the midwest somewhere. We're an odd group __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

February 23rd, 2006, 1:03 PM	#5
John Administrator Join Date: September 10th, 2004 Location: Warwick, UK Posts: 153	The more retro stuff on the web, the better. For what it's worth when I set up retrobike I didn't particularly aim it at the UK audience - that's just how things have turned out. All are welcome Perhaps having the .co.uk domain name (it was cheap) puts people off ? Interestingly enough my reasoning for setting up the site was similar to yours - I liked the content on mtbr vrc but preferred the style of fatcogs et al. __________________ 93 Yo Eddy \| 96 Yo Eddy \| 06 IF Deluxe

February 23rd, 2006, 4:51 PM	#6
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	I think the UK retro group has been a bit more organized so far (I could be wrong). I know there have been a few meets over here, though I don't know if I have seen a lot of real structure in the community. I really want to see it be a sister site to Retrobike, maybe to cross promote, as well. I have some ideas in mind, but if anyone would like to contribute, feel free to drop me a note. I can also be reached usually on AIM at: upon3. doug __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

February 23rd, 2006, 5:41 PM	#7
Yo Eddy! Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 638	What I think would be Cool is a site with dedicated sections on: - eighties - svelte - sturdy - Canadian - Japanese - races - heroes .. __________________ Melvin Yo rider, Wicked attitude

February 23rd, 2006, 11:27 AM	#2
lucifer Senior Member Join Date: October 23rd, 2004 Location: Athens, Ga USA Posts: 415	I would love to see it happen as the advertisements overhead and slowness of mtbr can be annoying at times. And their lack of a free marketplace is annoying too. I say go for it. If it has a forum and classifieds I'll be there in a flash.

February 23rd, 2006, 12:27 PM	#3
fattyboombatty Senior Member Join Date: August 16th, 2004 Location: Charleston, SC (US) Posts: 128	All the way! The chaps in England get to have their retro meets and all that fun! Why shouldn't we? I would support it and tell all my buddies. Fatty

February 24th, 2006, 9:55 PM	#8
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	Ok, I'm still working through some things in my head and in the sit structure, and the graphics and aesthetics aren't in place at all yet, but the new forum is there... http://www.oldschoolmtb.com/forums Weeeeeeeee! __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

February 24th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#9
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	I like some of Melvin's category suggestions, but to keep it from getting to thin to start out, I'm open to suggestions on how the forum structure should start. I'm probably going to pattern the forums much like the RetroBike layout, and we'll go from there. Anyone want to see anything else, like Melvin suggested? __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

February 25th, 2006, 11:53 AM	#10
rody Senior Member Join Date: October 19th, 2005 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 289	Doug, Right on! Love to see more retro content that is not full of bitching, moaning, and rules like another well known board (read MTBR dot com) I frequent John's board over at www.retrobike.co.uk frequently just because the atmosphere is laidback, accomodating, and full of retro goodness. A couple sections I'd like to see are... Builders - maybe a couple areas to profile the guys who made the frames we love Restoration Tips and Tricks - as many of us have constant projects in the works there is no need to reinvent the wheel, share the knowledge! Major Mods - A subculture that has been fun to watch is the natural evolution that started our sport...modifying the old cruisers to mountain duty. Always fun to follow projects and see the result of old Schwinns turned to dirt duty. Not typical vintage mtb but fun to see in the spirit that invented our sport. Looking forward to the new playground! Cheers, rody

February 25th, 2006, 11:59 AM	#11
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	Great ideas, Rody. I'll see where I can fit some of those into the structure that's there. wOOt! __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

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