1988 Rocky Mountain Hammer

[mechagouki]

I bought this after seeing a poor cellphone picture on Toronto craigslist. seller had had it sitting on an apartment balcony for who knows how long. Brought it home and ignored it until this week. Some serious elbow grease, Scratch doctor and metal polish later and here it is. Enjoy.

Frame/fork: japan made (Toyo) lugged 18" Rocky Mountain Hammer, Shimano dropouts.
Wheels: Shimano Deore hubs laced to UKAI rims.
Drivetrain: Full Shimano 6 speed Deore excepting Sugino MP chainset and Tange stainless BB.
Brakes: Shimano BR-MT60 cantilevers with BL-MT60 4-finger split clamp levers; original pink Shimano SIS housing!
Bar: Ritchey shimmed steel 12 degree bend
Stem: Ritchey Forcelite
Seat post: Kalloy 27.0mm
Seat Selle Italia Anatomic - Rocky Mountain branded.

 

[Coleman]

Thats a really nice looking bike - we'll spotted! It looks in great condition

 

[Tony]

Re:

I'm curious how much you paid for it. I just found exactly the same bike with a painted rack and bottle holder.

 

[mechagouki]

$60 IIRC

 

[Tony]

Thanks,,,, I just paid $150.

 

[kellyjk]

Re: hammer

buyer's remorse!

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/b ... 58016.html

 

[Tony]

Re:

Never remorse, just a pass forward. I should keep it for the GF, I've had a great response from my CR ad, could actually make a little on it but that would be evil.

 

[kellyjk]

Re:

Hey just teasing.I emailed the guy and told him 175$ was a better price. Good luck .. Nice bike

 

[doctor-bond]

Re:

That is really sweet: very nice find. I love Japanese work from that era. Any chance of a close up or two of the lug work?

 

[Tony]

I have a few on the ad ,,,,,vancover craigslist.
I will be a little sad if it goes