Alu frame - Heavy Tools..

[Huranura]

Hi everybody.
Does anybody accustomed with Heavy Tools alu frames and their serials? I have one, which build very close to 1995 Alu Pro, including drop-outs. I’ve searched in the network, found one catalog photo, but no live models so far. Also seemed to look like Scott, but different eyelets for mudguards.
Will post pics later, but here is the serials.
SR 953113.

 

[joglo]

Hi,
I do not have an Alu Pro and the SN numbers doesn't mean anything to me.
Just wanted to share that the Alu Pro model was around a few years, roughly from 1991 to 1995.
To me the Frame has changed slightly over time (like cable routing, but also getting it suspension geo ready, Heavy Tools called it SCF, suspension compatible frame, from 93 onwards)

1992


1993


(1994 was the blue one)

1995



I've also have seen a few in real or as offer on Classifieds, but think the Alu Pro wasn't sold a lot, or often in focus or Marketing activities or Race teams. The HT Pro (with Tange Ulitmate), the Comp with better price value ration and later the Equipe Aluminum models had been pushed more.

 

[Huranura]

Hi,
I do not have an Alu Pro and the SN numbers doesn't mean anything to me.
Just wanted to share that the Alu Pro model was around a few years, roughly from 1991 to 1995.
To me the Frame has changed slightly over time (like cable routing, but also getting it suspension geo ready, Heavy Tools called it SCF, suspension compatible frame, from 93 onwards)

1992
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1993
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(1994 was the blue one)

1995
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I've also have seen a few in real or as offer on Classifieds, but think the Alu Pro wasn't sold a lot, or often in focus or Marketing activities or Race teams. The HT Pro (with Tange Ulitmate), the Comp with better price value ration and later the Equipe Aluminum models had been pushed more.

Thanks for your reply.
I’ve found this thread once through Google, a bit earlier.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...pro-limited-edition-frameset-deore-xt.294942/

 

[Huranura]

Thanks for your reply.
I’ve found this thread once through Google, a bit earlier.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...pro-limited-edition-frameset-deore-xt.294942/

This frame is exactly the same build as mine, only decals were ruined with time, but in the same places as this. The Alu pro sticker leaved visible traces on the top tube.
I have original decals, so considering use them on restoration.

 

[Huranura]

This frame is exactly the same build as mine, only decals were ruined with time, but in the same places as this. The Alu pro sticker leaved visible traces on the top tube.
I have original decals, so considering use them on restoration.

So, will start a project with this frame, restoring components meanwhile.

 

[joglo]

nice stuff , looking forward to see your build.

If it's silver and indeed an Alu-Pro model, it has to be the LE version from 1993

 

[Huranura]

nice stuff , looking forward to see your build.

If it's silver and indeed an Alu-Pro model, it has to be the LE version from 1993
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Thanks for your feedback!

 

[Huranura]

Busy days in Ukraine, everybody became warrior in his struggle for freeing our land.
But also we struggling to retain our professonalism and to do one’s best in their own area.
I’m a classical musician, have love with bikes, mainly because of a classicly constructed technology, full of cycling esthetician and beauty.
Every time I try to build a beautiful sophisticated vehicle, with direction of pipe lines and drivetrain, which would somehow produce a moment and feeling of dynamics, motion, even at rest. Maybe that was in engineers mind, while constructing a model, maybe it’s just romanticism, whatever.
Finally build this model, happy to refurbish frame and fork, print new decals, wish to have it, but will give out. There’s some pics and contents )).

 

[Huranura]

Frame: Heavy Tools Alu Pro
Fork: Spinner Cromo
Wheelset: Ritchey Vantage Sport 32spokes, front hub Mavic 531, rear Suntour XC Comp with Suntour 7s cassette
Tyres: Geax Mezcal 2.1
Crankset: Shimano LX 560, 46-36-26
Shifters: Shimano LX 565 8 speed
Derailleurs: Deore front, Nexave rear
Brakes: Shimano Stx
Handlebar: Ritchey Force
Grips: Stella Azzurra Launch
Stem: Kalloy
Headset: Dia Compe Aheadset
Seatpost: Procraft 31.6
Saddle: Selle Royal Ergo Gel
Some pedals..