[RBW] Re: FS: XL dirt-touring-rando frames: Stumpjumper, Black Mountain, Nashbar

2020-01-26 Thread ant ritchey
The biggest Stump has sold!

On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:49:11 PM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> Cross-posted from iBob & 650b:
>
> What can I say? I love chubby-tired steel-framed bicycles. As most folks 
> in the odd-sized camp would attest - frames in my size don't pop up very 
> often so there's been a tendency to snag every X/XL mountain/touring frame 
> that came along. Thus redundancy & overlap loom large within the fleet. At 
> long last, my Bantam off-road touring custom is now finally in sight, so 
> against the loud hoarder's voice advising me otherwise  - it's time to let 
> a few go.
>
> At this point all 3 of these big hunks of steel are complete and 
> functioning. However I'm not intending to sell them that way, unless 
> perhaps you're really jonesing for something ready to ride out of the box? 
> I'd also guess that most folks would prefer a frameset or "rolling chassis" 
> and personalize from there. Either way- I'm flexible. I rode the bikes over 
> to the park to snap a few shots of each. More images available upon 
> request. The goal is to keep as many bikes riding as possible while I sell 
> through stuff, but we'll see how that goes. Questions, concerns, interest - 
> send me a private message, shoot me a text, give me a call or come by and 
> see for yourself if the Kenton neighborhood in Portland, Oregon ain't outta 
> yer way. Thanks for looking! 
>
> IMAGES HERE ->
> https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jPCLXiyUySBlhw1nfRpi0MocUWEgy_YF
>
> -Ant Ritchey /// (724) 757-9358 /// likewisewildf...@gmail.com 
>
> *Nashbar C/Tour*
> My Rat Trap Pass drop bar bike. "Poor man's (tall man's?) XO-1" as a few 
> have called it. The high saddle height & 130mm Technomic in the photos tell 
> the tale- it's a touch on the small side for me.
>
> Seat tube measures 62cm center-to-top. Top tube center-to-center is 
> 57.5cm, with a slightly up-sloping angle reminiscent of the 2.5 degree 
> angle of my Toyo Atlantis. Standover height with the RTP's is about 34 7/8" 
> if you count the top tube cable routing. Bosses for 2 bottle cages. Single 
> eyelets fore and aft. Seat stay hourglass brazeons for a rack or bag 
> support. 130mm rear spacing and tons of room to run a fender over top of 
> your 2.3" tire. 27.2 seat post. Tange Seiki chrome headset. No dents, no 
> dings; frame is straight. Tange MTB fork blades, EX main triangle tubing; a 
> funny zippy bike.
> *Frame, fork & headset - $195 + shipping*
>
> *Specialized Stumpjumper*
> The biggest one of these I've ever seen. 24" center-to-center seat tube. 
> 60cm center-to-center top tube. 
> 35 3/4" standover with the Surly Extraterrestrial 2.5" tires.'83 or '84. 
> Miyata-made; serial number provided on request. Fancy embellishments 
> everywhere you look; many differences from the ubiquitous Sport model: 
> vertical drop outs, non-indented chainstays, Shimano chromed drop outs & 
> cable guide brazeons, fastback-style seat post clamp, lug windows on rear 
> brake bridge, 2 bottle cage mounts, star brazeon-style, beveled seat lug, 
> super clean BB shell/lug finish work, even slightly different chain hanger 
> tab and canti posts. Original 26.6 seat post w/ flutes painted to match the 
> frame. Paint is in excellent condition; I'd guess there are less than 100 
> miles on this frame, it's really that nice. Photos show some mud and dirt 
> from a recent fender-less ride but I guarantee this thing is super clean 
> with only a few scratches/blemishes.
> *Frame, fork, OEM headset and seat post - $400 + shipping*
>
> *Black Mountain Cycles Road Plus*
> I bought this direct from Mike Varley in August of 2018. It's the biggest 
> one they make - 59cm, Aurora Red. It also happens to be the same size the 
> designer, himself, rides so it was very cool to be able to discuss the 
> build and concept over the phone with someone who knows this bicycle better 
> than any other, and to be able to get the set up right for the rider on the 
> top end of the height & fit. Steerer tube is uncut.
>
> It's in excellent condition, definitely not even 1K miles on it. (Plenty 
> of mud & dirt on the bike in the photos but cosmetic condition of this bike 
> is near-pristine!) There will be way too much overlap with the Road Plus 
> bike and the coming custom; so whereas I love this bike and it's super fun 
> - I gotta move it along. All the info you need here on the BMC page:
> https://blackmtncycles.com/frames/road-plus/
> I'm somewhat flexible on how this one should get parted out/sold but I'd 
> like to follow the "rolling chassis" format and include some extras; all of 
> which was purchased new for the build.
> *BMC Road Plus rolling chassis* - *$1,100 + shipping*
> -Frame, fork, VP headset
> -HED Tomcat 650b x 32h wheel set
> -Robert Axle Project (front) & DT Swiss (rear) thru axles
> -Hayes CX Expert calipers & mount adapters
> -160mm 6 bolt brake rotors
> -Promax 400mm seat post & clamp
> -2 different 26.0 clamp stems and spacers
>
> Current build 

[RBW] Re: FS: XL dirt-touring-rando frames: Stumpjumper, Black Mountain, Nashbar

2020-01-24 Thread John Rinker
Ant,

I'll take the Stumpjumper, but not sure how to PM you. 

Cheers,
John

On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 4:34:11 AM UTC+5:45, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> Cross-posted from iBob & 650b:
>
> What can I say? I love chubby-tired steel-framed bicycles. As most folks 
> in the odd-sized camp would attest - frames in my size don't pop up very 
> often so there's been a tendency to snag every X/XL mountain/touring frame 
> that came along. Thus redundancy & overlap loom large within the fleet. At 
> long last, my Bantam off-road touring custom is now finally in sight, so 
> against the loud hoarder's voice advising me otherwise  - it's time to let 
> a few go.
>
> At this point all 3 of these big hunks of steel are complete and 
> functioning. However I'm not intending to sell them that way, unless 
> perhaps you're really jonesing for something ready to ride out of the box? 
> I'd also guess that most folks would prefer a frameset or "rolling chassis" 
> and personalize from there. Either way- I'm flexible. I rode the bikes over 
> to the park to snap a few shots of each. More images available upon 
> request. The goal is to keep as many bikes riding as possible while I sell 
> through stuff, but we'll see how that goes. Questions, concerns, interest - 
> send me a private message, shoot me a text, give me a call or come by and 
> see for yourself if the Kenton neighborhood in Portland, Oregon ain't outta 
> yer way. Thanks for looking! 
>
> IMAGES HERE ->
> https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jPCLXiyUySBlhw1nfRpi0MocUWEgy_YF
>
> -Ant Ritchey /// (724) 757-9358 /// likewise...@gmail.com  
>
> *Nashbar C/Tour*
> My Rat Trap Pass drop bar bike. "Poor man's (tall man's?) XO-1" as a few 
> have called it. The high saddle height & 130mm Technomic in the photos tell 
> the tale- it's a touch on the small side for me.
>
> Seat tube measures 62cm center-to-top. Top tube center-to-center is 
> 57.5cm, with a slightly up-sloping angle reminiscent of the 2.5 degree 
> angle of my Toyo Atlantis. Standover height with the RTP's is about 34 7/8" 
> if you count the top tube cable routing. Bosses for 2 bottle cages. Single 
> eyelets fore and aft. Seat stay hourglass brazeons for a rack or bag 
> support. 130mm rear spacing and tons of room to run a fender over top of 
> your 2.3" tire. 27.2 seat post. Tange Seiki chrome headset. No dents, no 
> dings; frame is straight. Tange MTB fork blades, EX main triangle tubing; a 
> funny zippy bike.
> *Frame, fork & headset - $195 + shipping*
>
> *Specialized Stumpjumper*
> The biggest one of these I've ever seen. 24" center-to-center seat tube. 
> 60cm center-to-center top tube. 
> 35 3/4" standover with the Surly Extraterrestrial 2.5" tires.'83 or '84. 
> Miyata-made; serial number provided on request. Fancy embellishments 
> everywhere you look; many differences from the ubiquitous Sport model: 
> vertical drop outs, non-indented chainstays, Shimano chromed drop outs & 
> cable guide brazeons, fastback-style seat post clamp, lug windows on rear 
> brake bridge, 2 bottle cage mounts, star brazeon-style, beveled seat lug, 
> super clean BB shell/lug finish work, even slightly different chain hanger 
> tab and canti posts. Original 26.6 seat post w/ flutes painted to match the 
> frame. Paint is in excellent condition; I'd guess there are less than 100 
> miles on this frame, it's really that nice. Photos show some mud and dirt 
> from a recent fender-less ride but I guarantee this thing is super clean 
> with only a few scratches/blemishes.
> *Frame, fork, OEM headset and seat post - $400 + shipping*
>
> *Black Mountain Cycles Road Plus*
> I bought this direct from Mike Varley in August of 2018. It's the biggest 
> one they make - 59cm, Aurora Red. It also happens to be the same size the 
> designer, himself, rides so it was very cool to be able to discuss the 
> build and concept over the phone with someone who knows this bicycle better 
> than any other, and to be able to get the set up right for the rider on the 
> top end of the height & fit. Steerer tube is uncut.
>
> It's in excellent condition, definitely not even 1K miles on it. (Plenty 
> of mud & dirt on the bike in the photos but cosmetic condition of this bike 
> is near-pristine!) There will be way too much overlap with the Road Plus 
> bike and the coming custom; so whereas I love this bike and it's super fun 
> - I gotta move it along. All the info you need here on the BMC page:
> https://blackmtncycles.com/frames/road-plus/
> I'm somewhat flexible on how this one should get parted out/sold but I'd 
> like to follow the "rolling chassis" format and include some extras; all of 
> which was purchased new for the build.
> *BMC Road Plus rolling chassis* - *$1,100 + shipping*
> -Frame, fork, VP headset
> -HED Tomcat 650b x 32h wheel set
> -Robert Axle Project (front) & DT Swiss (rear) thru axles
> -Hayes CX Expert calipers & mount adapters
> -160mm 6 bolt brake rotors
> -Promax 400mm seat post & clamp
> -2 different 26.0 

[RBW] Re: FS: XL dirt-touring-rando frames: Stumpjumper, Black Mountain, Nashbar

2020-01-24 Thread Jonathan D.
How much would you want for the Road Plus wheels? Great bikes but I am a few 
inches off for PBH. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: XL dirt-touring-rando frames: Stumpjumper, Black Mountain, Nashbar

2020-01-24 Thread ant ritchey
Thanks Joe! 

My PBH is 96cm.


On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:49:11 PM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> Cross-posted from iBob & 650b:
>
> What can I say? I love chubby-tired steel-framed bicycles. As most folks 
> in the odd-sized camp would attest - frames in my size don't pop up very 
> often so there's been a tendency to snag every X/XL mountain/touring frame 
> that came along. Thus redundancy & overlap loom large within the fleet. At 
> long last, my Bantam off-road touring custom is now finally in sight, so 
> against the loud hoarder's voice advising me otherwise  - it's time to let 
> a few go.
>
> At this point all 3 of these big hunks of steel are complete and 
> functioning. However I'm not intending to sell them that way, unless 
> perhaps you're really jonesing for something ready to ride out of the box? 
> I'd also guess that most folks would prefer a frameset or "rolling chassis" 
> and personalize from there. Either way- I'm flexible. I rode the bikes over 
> to the park to snap a few shots of each. More images available upon 
> request. The goal is to keep as many bikes riding as possible while I sell 
> through stuff, but we'll see how that goes. Questions, concerns, interest - 
> send me a private message, shoot me a text, give me a call or come by and 
> see for yourself if the Kenton neighborhood in Portland, Oregon ain't outta 
> yer way. Thanks for looking! 
>
> IMAGES HERE ->
> https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jPCLXiyUySBlhw1nfRpi0MocUWEgy_YF
>
> -Ant Ritchey /// (724) 757-9358 /// likewisewildf...@gmail.com 
>
> *Nashbar C/Tour*
> My Rat Trap Pass drop bar bike. "Poor man's (tall man's?) XO-1" as a few 
> have called it. The high saddle height & 130mm Technomic in the photos tell 
> the tale- it's a touch on the small side for me.
>
> Seat tube measures 62cm center-to-top. Top tube center-to-center is 
> 57.5cm, with a slightly up-sloping angle reminiscent of the 2.5 degree 
> angle of my Toyo Atlantis. Standover height with the RTP's is about 34 7/8" 
> if you count the top tube cable routing. Bosses for 2 bottle cages. Single 
> eyelets fore and aft. Seat stay hourglass brazeons for a rack or bag 
> support. 130mm rear spacing and tons of room to run a fender over top of 
> your 2.3" tire. 27.2 seat post. Tange Seiki chrome headset. No dents, no 
> dings; frame is straight. Tange MTB fork blades, EX main triangle tubing; a 
> funny zippy bike.
> *Frame, fork & headset - $195 + shipping*
>
> *Specialized Stumpjumper*
> The biggest one of these I've ever seen. 24" center-to-center seat tube. 
> 60cm center-to-center top tube. 
> 35 3/4" standover with the Surly Extraterrestrial 2.5" tires.'83 or '84. 
> Miyata-made; serial number provided on request. Fancy embellishments 
> everywhere you look; many differences from the ubiquitous Sport model: 
> vertical drop outs, non-indented chainstays, Shimano chromed drop outs & 
> cable guide brazeons, fastback-style seat post clamp, lug windows on rear 
> brake bridge, 2 bottle cage mounts, star brazeon-style, beveled seat lug, 
> super clean BB shell/lug finish work, even slightly different chain hanger 
> tab and canti posts. Original 26.6 seat post w/ flutes painted to match the 
> frame. Paint is in excellent condition; I'd guess there are less than 100 
> miles on this frame, it's really that nice. Photos show some mud and dirt 
> from a recent fender-less ride but I guarantee this thing is super clean 
> with only a few scratches/blemishes.
> *Frame, fork, OEM headset and seat post - $400 + shipping*
>
> *Black Mountain Cycles Road Plus*
> I bought this direct from Mike Varley in August of 2018. It's the biggest 
> one they make - 59cm, Aurora Red. It also happens to be the same size the 
> designer, himself, rides so it was very cool to be able to discuss the 
> build and concept over the phone with someone who knows this bicycle better 
> than any other, and to be able to get the set up right for the rider on the 
> top end of the height & fit. Steerer tube is uncut.
>
> It's in excellent condition, definitely not even 1K miles on it. (Plenty 
> of mud & dirt on the bike in the photos but cosmetic condition of this bike 
> is near-pristine!) There will be way too much overlap with the Road Plus 
> bike and the coming custom; so whereas I love this bike and it's super fun 
> - I gotta move it along. All the info you need here on the BMC page:
> https://blackmtncycles.com/frames/road-plus/
> I'm somewhat flexible on how this one should get parted out/sold but I'd 
> like to follow the "rolling chassis" format and include some extras; all of 
> which was purchased new for the build.
> *BMC Road Plus rolling chassis* - *$1,100 + shipping*
> -Frame, fork, VP headset
> -HED Tomcat 650b x 32h wheel set
> -Robert Axle Project (front) & DT Swiss (rear) thru axles
> -Hayes CX Expert calipers & mount adapters
> -160mm 6 bolt brake rotors
> -Promax 400mm seat post & clamp
> -2 different 26.0 clamp stems and spacers
>
> Current build