1989 Mantis Valkyrie

[sinnerman]

I appreciate the Mountain Goat came first, but i think the style is better suited to the Valkyrie, the extra tubes in black add some mysterious illusion somehow.

Awesum.

 

[Haaland]

I can agree with that - the Valkyrie is a bit more complete maybe? I think the differences would be a lot smaller with the same build kit, the all black on the Valkyrie adds a bit more mystery to it I think.

 

[27motorhead]

How did I miss this build?!* I'm here thanks to BoTM.

I thought the first photo with the Girvin Vector forks looked good as the leading link design compliments the radical look of the frame... but then I have been completely blown away by how this has progressed.

AMAZING work/result, completely bonkers/stunning paint job, but looks just so right at the same time. Fortune favours the Brave!

Ta!
Tim

 

[Haaland]

Thanks Tim - but I have to tell - the first bike is different than the others. I found another frame and got it repainted - the first one is still alive in these colors.

 

[27motorhead]

Yep, saw that in the build thread. My comment was poorly written! :O

Great you still have both! Again, amazing result and thread

 

[Haaland]

Sold one... But to a good friend and to a good home.

 

[Haaland]

Here is the specs on the bike:

Frame: Fillet brazed Mantis Valkyrie ECS sn # 1916
Fork: Ibis type 2
Rims: Araya
Hubs: Bullseye
Tires: Onza Porcs black
Pedals: Shimano 731
Crank: Shimano 730
Chain: Shimano
Rear Cogs: Sunrace
Bottom Bracket: Shimano 600
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT 732
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 732
Shifters: Shimano 732 thumbies all black
Handlebars: Salsa
Grips: ODI
Stem: Land shark fillet brazed
Headset: Chris King no logo gripnut
Brake set: Shimano XT 732
Brake levers: Shimano XT 732
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo
Seat Post: IRD
Extras: Hite-Rite, IRD RQR with Suntour Power shifter
Paintjob: Toxik Design lab - "multicolor"