shamobius
BoTM Winner
Re: 1988 Bradbury Manitou restoration (reunited 25 years later)
For all you stat lovers:
weight of frame and fork: 6.5 lb
head angle: 71 deg
seat angle: 74 deg
seat tube: 18.5"
top tube: 23" (23.5" effective)
chain stay: 16.5"
head tube: 7" (!)
b.b. height: 12"
wheelbase: 42.5"
One of the main inovations of the early Manitous was the wide dropout spacing (115mm front, 145mm rear), custom hubs and asymmetrical rear triangle:
It was a stretch for me to afford the frame to begin with, so I opted for standard spacing (100/130), which would save money on the build, and allow me to use my existing wheels. Crazy to think of now, as it really wasn't that much more money to add his signature innovation, but back then it was a difference maker. Perhaps that makes this Manitou even more unique?
For all you stat lovers:
weight of frame and fork: 6.5 lb
head angle: 71 deg
seat angle: 74 deg
seat tube: 18.5"
top tube: 23" (23.5" effective)
chain stay: 16.5"
head tube: 7" (!)
b.b. height: 12"
wheelbase: 42.5"
One of the main inovations of the early Manitous was the wide dropout spacing (115mm front, 145mm rear), custom hubs and asymmetrical rear triangle:
It was a stretch for me to afford the frame to begin with, so I opted for standard spacing (100/130), which would save money on the build, and allow me to use my existing wheels. Crazy to think of now, as it really wasn't that much more money to add his signature innovation, but back then it was a difference maker. Perhaps that makes this Manitou even more unique?