Sold 1990 Alpinestars Alpine Xross DX - another price drop

[raidan73]

I bought this last summer but since then it's sat unused at work. I've decided to try and stick to my plans to thin the herd this year so will try and move it on. Early gravel bike blah blah blah, but these are pretty rare, especially in this condition I would think. The actual top tube length is 21.25", c-c, giving an effective tt of about 21.5". The seat tube is 16", again measured c-c. It really doesn't want for much; the headset is a little discoloured and it's missing the bottle cage bolts but it really is in excellent condition for its age. The bar tape is more modern and I would change this if I was keeping it. The frame does have the odd scuff and chip to the paintwork but all very minimal. It could use a good polish and a once over to set up the brakes properly and adjust the gears but it's otherwise ready to ride. I'm guessing the rear brake was swapped for the low pro XT for improved heel clearance. The stem differs from the catalogue image but is an improvement, in my opinion. I bought a nice pair of 700C Ritchey Megabites to fit but life got in the way and I never got around to doing it. They need a clean but are in great, barely used condition and will be included, along with the modern WTB Riddlers that are currently fitted. I'm asking £500 NOW £450 another price drop to £400 posted (within the UK) for this. Seems like a lot of money I guess, but try finding another! With what I paid for the bike, the Ritchey tyres and the cost of postage I'll actually be making a loss.

Frame/fork: Cromoly with butted main tubes
Headset: YST
Stem: Alpinestars with cable roller
Bar: Alpinecross OEM
Shifters: Shimano bar end shifters
Levers: Shimano 600
F/brake: Deore MT62
R/brake: XT M734 low profile
Seatpost: Super Light OEM
Saddle: Alpinestars Turbo style
Bottom bracket: Cup and cone type
Chainset: Deore MT62 with Shimano rings (Biopace outer)
Pedals: Wellgo
F/mech: Deore DX bottom pull
R/mech: Deore DX
Cassette: DX Hyperglide 7 speed
Hubs: Deore LX
Rims: Araya 700c
Tyres: WTB Riddler 700x37C (fitted) PLUS pair of Ritchey Megabite 700x38C

 

[raidan73]

 

[br0qn]

super cool and clean ... was malcom smith still involved in '90?

GLWS

 

[Rod_Saetan]

That is really great! a little to close to another (couple of) bike(s) I already have but tempting

 

[27motorhead]

That’s gorgeous. So want it, but the last thing I need right now is another bike!!! Still doesn’t stop me wanting it though! GLWS and super rare, especially in that condition/completeness!!!

 

[raidan73]

Bump

 

[treacle]

That is so very cool. I love 700c mtb/hybrid’s - my favourite being the early Klein Adept. With that in mind, if you decide to split (sorry!!) can I be front of the queue for the Mega Bites?

 

[raidan73]

That is so very cool. I love 700c mtb/hybrid’s - my favourite being the early Klein Adept. With that in mind, if you decide to split (sorry!!) can I be front of the queue for the Mega Bites?

Noted sir

 

[raidan73]

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[raidan73]

Bump