JimmyTheExploder
Dirt Disciple
Think it might be time to sell my Explosif! I'm going abroad for a while and can't take it so it's either finding a new owner or going into storage.
Great bike with a classic reynolds 853 frame. Think it's the 1997 model - the last year they made these frames. Was told it's a 19" frame when I bought it but bottom bracket to top of seat tube measures 20" (stand over height is 29" and top tube is 23"). I'm just under 6' and it fits me fine.
Kitted out with mainly XT bits (front and rear mechs, shifters, brakes and hubs). Brake levers are Avid SD5s, cranks are Deore LX. Mavic 217 ceramic rims (coating pretty worn but still some life left in them). Marzocchi Bomber forks (also have the rock shox judy xc's that were on it when I bought it - don't know if they're original). Panaracer cinder 2.1 tyres with loads of life left.
Keeping the pedals but have got some flats if you want to ride it away. Some chips to the frame, mainly on the chainstay, and a slight dent in the top tube (underneath the s in explosif - tried to show it in the pictures) but very good condition for age. Could do with a new chain but apart from that it shouldn't need much work.
Let me know if you're interested, looking for around £350.
Pics on dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/twfzpwp9lw2e ... QAg1a?dl=0
Have replaced the inner tube since I took the picture!
Great bike with a classic reynolds 853 frame. Think it's the 1997 model - the last year they made these frames. Was told it's a 19" frame when I bought it but bottom bracket to top of seat tube measures 20" (stand over height is 29" and top tube is 23"). I'm just under 6' and it fits me fine.
Kitted out with mainly XT bits (front and rear mechs, shifters, brakes and hubs). Brake levers are Avid SD5s, cranks are Deore LX. Mavic 217 ceramic rims (coating pretty worn but still some life left in them). Marzocchi Bomber forks (also have the rock shox judy xc's that were on it when I bought it - don't know if they're original). Panaracer cinder 2.1 tyres with loads of life left.
Keeping the pedals but have got some flats if you want to ride it away. Some chips to the frame, mainly on the chainstay, and a slight dent in the top tube (underneath the s in explosif - tried to show it in the pictures) but very good condition for age. Could do with a new chain but apart from that it shouldn't need much work.
Let me know if you're interested, looking for around £350.
Pics on dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/twfzpwp9lw2e ... QAg1a?dl=0
Have replaced the inner tube since I took the picture!
