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[FirstFlight]

This is in my top 3 favorite bikes at the shop. Not as "period correct" as we usually like them but all upgrades were performed by the original owner so we are letting it slide

Frame Cro-Moly steel
Fork Mantis
Rims Mavic M231
Hubs Nuke Proof, Salsa QR's
Tires IRC Mythos XC
Pedals Grafton Speed traps
Crank Grafton Speed Sticks with Specialized Rings
Chain Sedis
Rear Cogs Shimano Dura Ace 7 speed freewheel
Bottom Bracket White Industries with Ti Bolts
Front Derailleur Suntour XC 9000
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Shifters Shimano Deore XT thumb
Handlebars Salsa
Stem Salsa, painted to match
Headset Chris King threaded
Brake set WTB Roller cam Front and Rear
Brake levers Paul Components
Saddle Specialized, WTB designed
Seat Post Syncros
Colors You name it, it's on there
Size 20"
Serial # PATSX20

Lots more pictures @ http://mombat.org/1989_Mantis_Valkyrie.htm

 

[doctor-bond]

my 1988 Merlin, frame no. 213

Oh my. I haven't seen this before, but Carsten, that is the mountainbike.

As I type through my tears, I must say, if you ever want to sell it, I'm sure I can easily mortgage my wife and children, and hey, I'll throw in the Beagle too.

 

[dbmtb]

This is in my top 3 favorite bikes at the shop. Not as "period correct" as we usually like them but all upgrades were performed by the original owner so we are letting it slide

It's certainly a statement of intent and the times....

But it was never my thing with all that anodising and day-glo.

In '89 I was a goth (alright. So I'm still a goth if you go through my CDs... WTF), so that's probably why...... :roll:

 

[dbmtb]

This is in my top 3 favorite bikes at the shop. Not as "period correct" as we usually like them but all upgrades were performed by the original owner so we are letting it slide

It's certainly a statement of intent and a superlative reflection of the period the bike is from.

But it was never my thing with all that anodising and day-glo.

In '89 I was a goth (alright. So I'm still a goth if you go through my CDs... WTF), so that's probably why...... :roll:

 

[dbmtb]

Oh balls....

Too much tentura http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tentura
and espresso.

Not good when editing posts....

 

[mrkawasaki]

Quality Street

I've never been so sure I wouldn't vote for my own bike... what company the CR is in!

Mr K

 

[Defiant]

i made some other pictures (better) and put some other wheels in,..the blue ringle/campa wheels are out -> black Sup Ceramic/Rond are in,..

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... sc&start=8

 

[theboy]

The wheels on the Adroit have to be just about THE most amizingest (its a word!) Ive ever seen, but for the love of God David, replace that red inner tube dust cap!

 

[David Gibson]

inner tube dust cap

 

[moogli]

my SUNN radical+ 1998 (team version)