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Here it what it originally looked like when I got it. Here is the finished bike minus front brake pads. So far I cant find another one like it. The rear Sturmey Archer is stamped '56, and the front Styria hub is stamped '57.

So here is the mystery Kostrikin 99% completed. (still needs toe clips and bar plugs) I went for a quick ride on a neighborhood trail. The bike climbs surprisingly well, and feels really solid. It will need the middle and outer chain rings replaced soon as these ones are very worn. The...

The controls are on!

Here is the Kostrikin midway thru its rebuild. I’m not going to paint it now, but maybe later. I soaked it in Oxalic Acid overnite, cleaned, and am starting reassembly. The XT headset is pretty sweet! The fork is Tange, and I am still using the IRD post and Salsa bars.. I have a nice...

I got it fully dis-assembled, frame weighs 4pounds 6ounces or 1984 grams

I think the sticker says "KOSTRIKIN" which when typed into google brings up a bike shop: Kostrikin Cycles (530) 878-9446 15371 Pear Valley Ln Auburn, CA 95603 So my theory is they had some frames manufactured with their name on them. Thats all I have so far. I'm gonna call the bike...

I thought things looked suspect when I looked at the serial # too!! Luckily I have a receipt!! :P The stickers are driving me crazy because I can think of no possible word in the english language that it could be!!

I picked up this bike today for $5 at the thrift store. I was foaming at the mouth when I saw the old school XT derailers. I am having a heck of a time identifying this bike, Here is what I have: Steel frame, rear dropouts stamped Ritchey. Tig welded it appears. Serial # appears to be...

I love those cable hangers!!!