Caroline Alexander’s Klein “Pulse” - Attitude by a different name? Racing History, no less.

[Rambo Mambo]

There’s lots to do…but here it is in all its Frankenstein glory.

 

[Rambo Mambo]

A few more.

 

[Minifreak]

Wow, proper mix of bits but I am sure you’ll get it how it should be, I’m intrigued as to how the Seatpost is clamped?

Are there any bits you haven’t found yet to get it back to her spec?

Cant wait for updates on this build

 

[Rambo Mambo]

Wow, proper mix of bits but I am sure you’ll get it how it should be, I’m intrigued as to how the Seatpost is clamped?

Are there any bits you haven’t found yet to get it back to her spec?

Cant wait for updates on this build

It’s a challenge alright. The seatpost clamp is a ‘ZipLock’. Recalled as it wasn’t the best. I don’t know much more than that. The post moves a little so that needs attention aswell. Not a surprise really.

Some bits will eventually be on the way although I’ve got to say that old Grafton brakes are tricky to dial in. How she was winning races pre v brake I have no idea.

I’ve already sourced some easy to find parts and photos of all components in their entirety to follow.

BB bearings will definitely need to be replaced to save any damage in that area.

Wheels - ah, the wheels. Hard to ID from photos I have access to currently. I’m sure they’re Sun rims and Ringle and that wouldn’t be inaccurate for the sponsorship and period. Thing is, I’ve got several sets of ateks which I really want to use but if it ain’t right I suppose I can’t.

The searches continue.

 

[Rambo Mambo]

I’ve had a play with the Pulse. So much wrong with it, as expected - broken Moby in 2 places, knackered cable guide entry points, no cable guides plastic straw thingies amongst other things. But it’s already looking a little better having removed the DH stem and Pace forks. As I say, onward in the journey which is far from complete. For Caz.

 

[Rambo Mambo]

It’s moving forward. Slowly but surely. Wheels/tyres are temporary as is the saddle. Quite enjoying taking it apart to find lots of little problems

 

[27motorhead]

Quite enjoying taking it apart to find lots of little problems

We're a funny lot aren't we!

 

[al-onestare]

Considering the action that's seen, the paint is in remarkably good condition

 

[Rambo Mambo]

Considering the action that's seen, the paint is remarkably good condition

If I showed you some close ups you might change your mind the bottom bracket cable guide area is shot and doesn’t hold a screw

 

[GavinD89]

Perry Bellisario has just added some videos from 1994 and Caroline is riding this bike in the World Champs, the UK World Cup Race and when she won the British Champs in 1994.

Nice piece of XC race history!

The links to the videos are below but here's a screenshot.... Happy Viewing