1987 Cameron Rebuild & Wiki - A Wee Face Lift

[Retro Spud]

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Some of them look like the grown up version of early FS Cannondale's

For an independent fabricator
they sure put alot of larger names to shame in the design dept

 

[jimi911]

Re: 1987-88 Cameron Rebuild and Wiki - The Unknown Canadian MTB

Lots of cool ideas there. Interesting to think that cameron would just trial and error the stuff constantly. Build a frame, break a frame, revise, and repeat. Pretty amazing for a one man operation to turn out such complicated designs. I keep running into people that knew the guy. Lots of cool stories about him ... Shame he never got more widely known.

I'll post the mag article when I get home. Found it on another site

 

[Retro_Roy]

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does this mean I don't have to get the review scanned?
been waiting for our IT guy to get the time to
show me how to use the new scanner.

 

[jimi911]

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Its not the greatest, but if you can look close you can read it

 

[Thias]

Re: 1987-88 Cameron Rebuild and Wiki - The Unknown Canadian MTB

That frame kind of reminds me of the proflex carbon frame..

 

[jimi911]

Re: 1987-88 Cameron Rebuild and Wiki - The Unknown Canadian MTB

Cyclologic was a early dealer for proflex and mantis. Cameron definately got some ideas there. Lots of cool variations on the Mac strut on the cameron.

That MBA test mule must be somewhere.

 

[jimi911]

Re: 1987-88 Cameron Rebuild and Wiki - The Unknown Canadian MTB

It's being ridden now. This isn't the complete spec. I haven't given up in my search for more Cameron bits It can now be enjoyed now and go back to the Don were it belongs.

I have an 8 speed 737 wheelset on it now with the thumbs set to friction, but a set of NOS DX-mavics are being built. Once those are done I have some very nice Gonzo Mudslingers to put on her.

Wish List:
- Black seatpost: Syncros, IRD, or XT730 in 26.4
- Cameron bar stem combo

Great patina on this thing. This may be my new fav ride.

Frame: 1987-88 Cameron Hardtail

Fork: Rockshox RS-1

Headset: NOS Shimano XT 730
Stem: Syncros
Handlebar: Ritchey Forcelite
Grips: Oury

Brakes: Shimano XT 730
Brake Pads: Shimano XT 730
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers:

Shifters: Shimano XT 730
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT 730
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 730
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: XT 737
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Shimano XT 730
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Shimano XT 730
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: UN55
Pedals: Ritchey SPD

Hub Skewers: xt
Rims: mavic
Hubs: xt 737
Nipples: dt
Spokes: dt
Tyres: Specialized Team Master
Tubes: MEC

Saddle: Selle 1988 Perforated Turbo
Seatpost: Suntour
Seatpost Binder: ???

Weight: ???

 

[Ollie]

Re: 1987-88 Cameron Rebuild & Wiki: Unknown CDN MTB "ITS ALIVE!"

Looking good .

 

[Giom6]

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Thats looking great. Love the simple and black lines, very similar to my FS that I've just started to put together.

Definitely doesn't look like a frame/bike that is nearly 30 years old

 

[raidan73]

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Wow, that M730 group is in nice shape. Love the Rockshox with the Bonty crown too