1994 American Bicycle Manufacturer M16 build thread

[raidan73]

Was this army green color a factory option? The red Grove stem is a very nice touch. It looks killer.

Yes, the green was a stock colour. Been on my wish list ever since I first saw them back in the day. Looking forward to seeing yours progress

 

[racecarjohnny]

Had a little time to work on the M16. Shorter, higher rise Control Tech stem, plain black bars, perforated black turbo saddle, some irc piranha pro tires, sun rims/xtr hubs.

 

[manuelschafer]

Cool,
only sided note (albeit not drawback) would be tight rear clearance on some earlier m16 models which was also talked about when Norman build up the army ano concept - good that the frame has some serious give, a fatter tire with less side profile may work!

90s green would look different though, in fact the threadowners model polished bare aluminum is a chrome imitation look as ABM described it - there was also brushed raw as a less expensive yet Cunningham like option (threadvisitors other M16 and typically lower priced).

have a nice evening

 

[PhillB]

Had a little time to work on the M16. Shorter, higher rise Control Tech stem, plain black bars, perforated black turbo saddle, some irc piranha pro tires, sun rims/xtr hubs.View attachment 799036View attachment 799037View attachment 799038View attachment 799039View attachment 799040View attachment 799041

That looks really tidy!!

 

[racecarjohnny]

Cool,
only sided note (albeit not drawback) would be tight rear clearance on some earlier m16 models which was also talked about when Norman build up the army ano concept - good that the frame has some serious give, a fatter tire with less side profile may work!

90s green would look different though, in fact the threadowners model polished bare aluminum is a chrome imitation look as ABM described it - there was also brushed raw as a less expensive yet Cunningham like option (threadvisitors other M16 and typically lower priced).

have a nice evening

This was one of the last frames made. You can tell they made a little more room for rear tire clearance.

 

[manuelschafer]

nice one up!,
so what was your take on the Headtube decal

 

[racecarjohnny]

 

[PhillB]

That is looking really good! Just got my 91 American American... collecting parts (M730) and polishing up the frame... did you polish your and if so, what did you use?

 

[racecarjohnny]

That is looking really good! Just got my 91 American American... collecting parts (M730) and polishing up the frame... did you polish your and if so, what did you use?

Thanks PhillB. I’ve experimented with some metal cleaner and polish. Best results came putting some of this simichrome on with a paper towel then wiping it off with a soft
cloth.

 

[PhillB]

Great, thanks. Never heard of Simichrome, so will give it a try. Have been using Autosol so far which has certainly made difference, but not as gleaming as yours...yet