After a frustration with a dented Trek, found its replacement, Heavy Tools Transalp

[georges1]

Good evening
After my frustration with the purchase of the Trek 8500 frame and the opening of a dispute to get my money back, I gave the Trek 8500 frame as a gift to my bike shop because it could be useful to someone who wants a beater bike made in the USA. I bought a frame from a very rare brand that has never been seen under our skies, at a very, very good price. It's an Austrian Heavy Tools Tange Ultimate 19” frame from Germany. Two of my mountain bike frames came from Ebay Germany and I didn't have any issues. Steel frame in very good condition with Ritchey headset
Have a nice weekend
Best regards
Georges

 

[georges1]

Good evening
Having Avid Speed Dial 5 brake levers, I decided to buy the Vbrakes for a new project. The Vbrakes XT 780 T that I bought in very large quantities were no longer on the market, so I fell back on the Avid Arch Rival for their braking power equivalent to disc brakes and without having the disadvantages. I was lucky enough to find an almost new pair, not cheap but a good frame deserves an excellent pair of brakes.
Best regards
Georges

 

[joglo]

Hi,
actually I think you've found quite a nice frame.
This "Transalp" was presented from Heavy Tools next to a high end steel frame called Joe P. early this century.

Pic from 2003 brochure


The Joe P. was Dedaccia and even in 19" or 20" size just 1600grams light, yours is Reynolds 631 (BTW: you have to change your profile picture ) and was designed for a versatile and stress-free usage.
Just keep in mind you should use it with a 100mm Suspension fork.

 

[georges1]

Hi,
actually I think you've found quite a nice frame.
This "Transalp" was presented from Heavy Tools next to a high end steel frame called Joe P. early this century.

Pic from 2003 brochure
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The Joe P. was Dedaccia and even in 19" or 20" size just 1600grams light, yours is Reynolds 631 (BTW: you have to change your profile picture ) and was designed for a versatile and stress-free usage.
Just keep in mind you should use it with a 100mm Suspension fork.

Mine is a much later model than 1998 but with a different lettering compared to the one if the pictures also the rear drop outs are the same ones than found on the Marin Team Marin Frame which was made of Tange Ultimate quad butted and specific to Tange Ultimate frames