Vintage mountain bike

Something that has been on my mind for a long time. Would you buy - or even better, have you commissioned - a brand new, vintage-style mountain bike...

Bike built with Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS rear derailleur, Shimano Deore FC-M5100 crankset, Sim Works Super Yummy tires, Dia-Compe DC980 brakes, Unknown Sunris

Adoption is one of the most altruistic acts that human beings can perform. By opening up their hearts and letting in those that have been neglected,

Last year, while building up a Ritchey frame, I reached out to Martin at Second Spin Cycles, asking if he had any early Ritchey-brazed bullmoose bars. He responded "no," prompting me to ask if he had any large bikes he was looking to sell. He responded with "actually... yes." [video width="1100" height="600" mp4="https://radavist-static-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/08/IMG_1451.mp4"][/video] Martin and I discussed price, shipping, and a few days later, a box showed up with my…

Now with old school parts

Find a recap of the debut BoneshakerMTB Vintage Mountain Bike Show from organizer Jake London and a gallery of photos here...

Sakae Litage

William Jeff Lindsay began offering Mountain Goat frames in 1981, and brought with him both innovative design and an artistry not typically found in the emerging mountain bike market. Together with...

When I first became interested in bicycle touring, the one thing holding me back from taking my first tour was the high initial cost of a touring bike. I was hesitant to spend over a thousand dollars on a bike not even knowing if I’d enjoy it. After some research, I found that vintage mountain bikes make for excellent budget touring bikes. This guide explains how to convert an old mountain bike into a touring bike #bicycletouring #bikepacking #bicycle #vintagebike #touringbicycle #bike…