1987 Muddy Fox Explorer

[2cam16]

Found this bike locally for $25. I knew it was something special when I saw it in person.
Brought it back alive to riding condition. Aside from a pair of John Tomac designed grips, everything on the bike is stock.

The day I brought it home:
IMG_3470 by 2cam16, on Flickr
Parts cleaned:
IMG_3596 by 2cam16, on Flickr
IMG_3597 by 2cam16, on Flickr
Finished product:
DSC_9444 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_9448 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_9449 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_9450 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_9453 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_9455 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_9458 by 2cam16, on Flickr
DSC_9460 by 2cam16, on Flickr

 

[cherrybomb]

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What a cracking job. My first mountain bike was an '88 Explorer

It good to see some decent detail photos of an '87. It's a very different bike to mine, completely different frame & different groupset too. The '88 frame doesn't have the lugs but has fastback seat stays and comes with a Suntour XCD/Diacompe groupset.

 

[The History Man]

Great to see. Lusted after one of these in 87 but ended up with a cheap Raleigh.

Nice job.

 

[2cam16]

Thanks all!

 

[cherrybomb]

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Here's my '88 for comparison:

 

[Neilios]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[2cam16]

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Here's my '88 for comparison:

Nice! From afar they look almost the same.

 

[2cam16]

Absolutely stunning!

Thanks!