1988 Rocky Mountain Avalanche

[Jamis Diablo]

Wow what a sexy looking bike, love it!

 

[Blizz]

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Thanks for the comments!

looks great. how did you like the ride?
i finished my beater '89 awhile back.
still haven't ridden it or posted pictures.
nowhere as nice as this one.

It rides great! Handles quicker than I thought it would. Fun little bike!
Cool that you have an 89 Avalanche! BTW, thanks for posting that info on the 86 Avalanche, I didn't know they made a custom fillet brazed one back then.

I can't remember where I found this, but here's an old review of the 88 bike from MBA:

 

[Blizz]

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Looks amazing!!

Is that 6 speeds on the back? If so ... get it up for BoTM

Thanks! Yes, 6 speed Deore it is. I've added it to the BoTM...my 1st entry.
Someone else listed a cool 1987 Thunderbolt in there too.

 

[Swede]

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Very nice. Is there a model name/number for the Ukai rims?

 

[PeteC]

Great work, Blizz. New decals? Or did you work some razor blade magic on the old ones?

 

[Blizz]

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Very nice. Is there a model name/number for the Ukai rims?

The catalogue specs don't give any more detail but here's a picture :

 

[Blizz]

Great work, Blizz. New decals? Or did you work some razor blade magic on the old ones?

Thanks! They are original decals touched up with a black and blue Sharpie.
Honestly, the paint was in pretty rough shape when I got the bike that I didn't care about getting permanent marker on the frame, so I experimented and coloured in the missing decals.
On another bike I've tried fixing up some decals by cutting some vinyl a similar colour, it's not easy or the best but it can look better than having half a letter missing. I might try that technique my Thunderbolt or just get some new decals made.

 

[Swede]

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Very nice. Is there a model name/number for the Ukai rims?

The catalogue specs don't give any more detail but here's a picture :

Thanks, I think they might look good on my Mountain Klein.

 

[noka78]

Superb Rocky ! Great job !

 

[Muddy paw]

That looks wkd mate due to your most excellent work " very impressive indeed " ..