Curtlo with Action Tec Fork, photos added

[lewisfoto]

Bought this from Craigslist last night, seller had it listed as "Custom Mountain Bike" and it looked to have a Ringle stem so I gave them a call. Not too familiar with Curtlo, though I see their new bikes around some, but this bike is remarkably light and came with some amazing kit. Besides the Ringle stem it had M900 mechs White Industries rear hub, Hershey front hub, Race Face crank etc...

Its in nice shape with a few blems can't wait to try it out.

Will get some proper pics later but here is the listing pic:

 

[CTK]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Great score. Lusted after one of these for a long time after seeing a review (or maybe an ad?) in MBA.

 

[Mr.Toad]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Excellent snag.

Def needs some decals.

Here is a similar:

http://velocult.com/bikes/curtlo-actiontec/

 

[lewisfoto]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Thanks for the nice words and the link,


I found this ad for the Action Tec fork which may be of some interest. The fork on my bike stll seems to work, which is nice, and parts may still be available?

 

[Ductape]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Very cool pickup.

 

[JSO]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Very cool......cant wait to see better pictures!

 

[Bullpup]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Looking forward to seeing the pics please.

 

[PeteC]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Great score, indeed! Curtlo? Custom builder in Washington state, no? Or am I confusing them for someone else?

 

[suburbanreuben]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Great score, indeed! Curtlo? Custom builder in Washington state, no? Or am I confusing them for someone else?

No,you're right though originally from the Los Angeles area where he gained a cult following.
Highly underrated elsewhere.

 

[lewisfoto]

Re: Curtlo with Action Tec Fork

Okay here are the proper photos of the Curtlo:

It came pretty much as you see it, the seller had bought it for his wife who never rode it (sound familiar to anyone?) I immediately ditched the saddle bag and the old BMX pedals, affixing a set of Ritcheys so that it is rideable. Th bike is really clean, only had to remove some dust, even the tubes held air.


Frame: Curtlo, unfilled filet brazed

Fork: Action Tec

Headset: King
Stem: Ringle
Handlebar: Zoom 150
Grips: GripShift
Barends: Profile

Brakes: Grafton
Brake Pads: Shimano/Kool Stop
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Tektro
Brake Levers: Dia Compe SS-7

Shifters: GripShift, 3x8
Front Derailleur: XTR M-900
Rear Derailleur: XTR M-900
Derailleur Cables:
Cassette: XTR M-900
Chain: Shimano HG
Cranks: Race Face Turbine
Crank Bolts:
Chainrings: Shimano SG
Chainring bolts: Turquoise Alu
Bottom Bracket: Sampson ti (I think haven't had it apart
Pedals: Ritchey WCS

Hub Skewers: Unknown Ti
Rims: Mavic 230 SBP front and 231 rear
Hubs: Hershey front and White Industries rear
Nipples: Turquoise Alu
Spokes: DT butted
Tyres: Ritchey Z-Max
Tubes:

Saddle: Avocet O2 Ti
Seatpost: Rock Shox
Seatpost Binder: braze on

Weight: Using the rather unscientific bathroom scale method: 22 pounds