1984 Overbury's Mountain Bike

[steve_d]

Overbury's labelled Andy Powell, Reynolds 501. Manchester £395

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[narcotitlan]

Bloody gorgeous! I seem to remember a retrobike write up of this or a very similar bike a few years ago

 

[steve_d]

There is. I found this Retrobike article from 2010 when doing a search, I think there's another from 2016

Thread '1984 Andy Powell Overbury's of Bristol'

Mar 5, 2010

23" Frame and fork supplied by Nik over the border - arrived safely today, many thanks!

Frame Number AP(andy P), 84(1984), 37(frame number). lugged with Haden (British made) luggs.501 ATB Tubeset - the first MTB Specific Tube Set.

It was top of the line at the time and was specced with Stonglight MTB Crank, Specialized Retro Bar, Deerhead Shimano Mechs, Suntoure Top Mount Shiters Dia Compe Brakes.

Any further information prior to the rebuild - adverts etc. - please post here people! Am going to Bristol soon - so will take it to St. Pauls to see what else I can find out....

Mr K

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