san andr5eas

[Sam R]

the San Andreas is a much under-rated design in my opinion - proper futuristic manufacturing technique (hydroforming) back in the early '90s. But that is a horrible build! But I understand it's not finished. Anyway, dual-crown forks (why do people still insist on calling them triple-clamps?) won't really suit this frame - a common misconception of the SA is that it was a DH design - no, no, no! it was designed as an all-rounder, as it appears to be a mid 90s frame some 'Zocchis would suit (I think the Suspender fork had been dropped by then). Flat bars (Hyperlite - or gold Taperlites if you're really set on risers) would be good, a Answer or Azonic stem would be period and match aesthetically (still make the classic CNC'd Azonic under the World Force brand check CRC) and some period XT kit would be very nice

 

[cannondale king]

the San Andreas is a much under-rated design in my opinion - proper futuristic manufacturing technique (hydroforming) back in the early '90s. But that is a horrible build! But I understand it's not finished. Anyway, dual-crown forks (why do people still insist on calling them triple-clamps?) won't really suit this frame - a common misconception of the SA is that it was a DH design - no, no, no! it was designed as an all-rounder, as it appears to be a mid 90s frame some 'Zocchis would suit (I think the Suspender fork had been dropped by then). Flat bars (Hyperlite - or gold Taperlites if you're really set on risers) would be good, a Answer or Azonic stem would be period and match aesthetically (still make the classic CNC'd Azonic under the World Force brand check CRC) and some period XT kit would be very nice

tony do what ever you want to matey its your frame to build round and you can do what you want might have to have a good look and chat with the reps that come round for some tripple clamp forks for your DH monster

 

[cce]

for me, a bomber z1 or a judy DH are THE san andreas forks

 

[flyingwelshman]

Bit of trivia for you - San Andreas were based ( could of even been made) in San Luis Obispo, California where Alpinestars Mountain bikes were based. I stand to be corrected on this, but I think I am right.

 

[orange71]

This San Andreas (which was mine) had 'Handbuilt in San Luis Obispo' on the swingarm - so you're right on that front. Don't know about Alpinestars.

 

[flyingwelshman]

This San Andreas (which was mine) had 'Handbuilt in San Luis Obispo' on the swingarm - so you're right on that front. Don't know about Alpinestars.

Alpinestars were absolutley,definatley based in San Luis Obispo as I used to go over for pre season training at HQ. The motorcycle boot manufacturing part of AS is still based in northern Italy as it always has been.

 

[orange71]

 

[gibbleking]

if i recall having lusted/wanted this frame for a long time the badge states san louis obisbo basin...so there.

 

[mrkawasaki]

MSR

Re. San Luis Obispo - where does MSR/Malcolm Smith racing fit into this equation? My sketchy knowledge is that MSR frames became Alpinestars frames and that MSR continue in the MX tuning world to this day.

I think our very own legend that is the Hilts may have premium knowledge on this one...

Mr K

NB. Pic one - of Mr K running the rental through the surf at Pismo Beach near SLO last October - happy days... ; Pic 2 - Malcolm Smith

 

[mrkawasaki]

Showtime

Where it all began...

Mr K