Hi bud, nice to find you also here on RB
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in the last few days I have done so much research that I have filled myself with knowledge and information about SanAn.
I just haven't figured something out yet, and maybe you'll know. When did they change the upper clamping part of the seat tower? If I've noticed correctly, some 94 models have a round tube at the end, and some have a welded mount. See first and seccond picture.
I have to correct you about the design of the stickers, because the year 94 is in the third picture. I dare to say this because I also found the information in the MB Action magazine dated November 1993. It is a small advertisement inviting customers to inquire about the new R-series from 1994 and the picture shows the second series of decals graphics. This means that the guy selling stickers on ebay made a mistake. In all other MB Action magazines from 1993, they offer two versions, Team Elite (disc only) and Team (cantilever)...see fourth and fifth pictures. This also confirms the claims of user "13" who said this. I quote it below. In this case the question is why yours have that decals?
It would be nice if anyone from Mountain Cycle explain about the cable stops....when they start to replace them. It looks like in middle of the 94 production because I found 94 frames with round and also hexagonal cable stops.
I also want to see S/N from 95 models if anyone have any?
He said...
" There were subtle changes over the years that will help identify the year model but the basic layout was
92 - 1 frame kit - frame, suspenders, hubs, prostops
93 - 2 frame kits - "team elite" same as above (Paul smith version) - "team" frame only with canti bosses
94 - the "R series" with new style decals, lighter frame. Available in white or brushed finish. "R8.0" frame only. "R8.2" frame, onza mogo, mag 21. "R8.4" frame, suspenders, front prostop, matching ano seat tower. "R8.6" frame, suspenders, prostops f&r, matching ano seat tower.
95 - "R series" new decals (the more common big box style decals with San Andreas on the swingarm) Noleen rear shocks, suspenders discontinued, available in 3 models 8.0 frame only. 8.4 frame, manitou 4 with prostop. 8.6 manitou, prostop f&r.
96 - "R series" new monocoque seat tower. "