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Old School Hero
A rare opportunity to purchase an exceptional example of a downhill classic, a 1998 GT STS-LOBO DH.
Frame: Medium/17in with Rock Shox Pro Deluxe Pull Shock, 6.5” travel
Fork: Rock Shox Boxxer Pro, 6” travel
Brakeset: Hope C2 Closed Hydraulic Discs: Sport Levers, GT rear/Boxxer No 6 callipers
Shifter: Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS Rapidrise
Chain Guide: MRP World Cup
Crankset: AC Adventure Components, 46 tooth ring.
Pedals: Wellgo flats
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-M950, 68mm English thread, 116mm spindle
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 31.6mm
Saddle: SDG Ventura Comp
Handlebar: Azonic Double Wall Riser, 2”
Stem: Kore B-52
Headset: 1 1/8th Threadless WTB Greaseguard
Hubs: Hope Big’Un Mk2 Rear, Hope Bulb Mk 1 Front
Rims: Mavic 521 SUP, 32 hole
Tyres: Michelin Wildgripper DH 26x2.20
The bike is 100% period and as originally spec’d, with exception to:
1. MRP chain device (period correct with earlier brand font CNC work), which replaces the AC chain device as standard. This could be considered a period upgrade over the AC version.
2. Wellgo flat pedals which replace the standaed red finished Shimano DX spd/flat originals.
3. Hope/Mavic 521 wheel setup over Hope Big’Un Mk 1/Sun Rhyno-lite originals.
Everything on the bike is original and in excellent condition and fully functioning, including the rear shock and rebound damping.
Some parts show sign of light wear and use, for example the original tyres, the crank arms have some heel rub, there are some light scratches to the pedals, handlebars, stem and stem cap. The Hope lever reservoir caps have markings from servicing. The scuff through the Kevlar cornered SDG seat.
However as you can see the forks, frame and fragile decals are all but unmarked.
I have a lot of period components that would compliment the bike if you wanted to exchange any part to achieve a sale, so this could be discussed.
I have owned the bike since about 2004/2005, the bike has been ridden a handful of times since (and not DH), partly due to the fact I have a second STS Lobo which is 100% original (which I am keeping and unlikely to ever part with). I have come to the realisation that having two bikes that are near identical and in very similar condition is not necessary. Neither get ridden that often and they are very much sought-after, rare bikes that carry a lot of nostalgia for many people.
I’d like to offer the opportunity to own this Lobo to someone else. As such, am looking to sell to someone that would respectfully cherish the ownership as much as I have done.
The Lobo will be advertised exclusively here for a week, it’ll then be offered on other online forums.
SOLD. (Sale negotiated to include insured European delivery service).
I’d welcome you to enquire via PM if you are interested in buying, if you provide your telephone number I will phone you to discuss further.
I will post the bike (boxed extremely well) at your cost, but will carry no liability once it has left my hands.
Location: West Kent
PHOTOS:
Frame: Medium/17in with Rock Shox Pro Deluxe Pull Shock, 6.5” travel
Fork: Rock Shox Boxxer Pro, 6” travel
Brakeset: Hope C2 Closed Hydraulic Discs: Sport Levers, GT rear/Boxxer No 6 callipers
Shifter: Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS Rapidrise
Chain Guide: MRP World Cup
Crankset: AC Adventure Components, 46 tooth ring.
Pedals: Wellgo flats
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-M950, 68mm English thread, 116mm spindle
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 31.6mm
Saddle: SDG Ventura Comp
Handlebar: Azonic Double Wall Riser, 2”
Stem: Kore B-52
Headset: 1 1/8th Threadless WTB Greaseguard
Hubs: Hope Big’Un Mk2 Rear, Hope Bulb Mk 1 Front
Rims: Mavic 521 SUP, 32 hole
Tyres: Michelin Wildgripper DH 26x2.20
The bike is 100% period and as originally spec’d, with exception to:
1. MRP chain device (period correct with earlier brand font CNC work), which replaces the AC chain device as standard. This could be considered a period upgrade over the AC version.
2. Wellgo flat pedals which replace the standaed red finished Shimano DX spd/flat originals.
3. Hope/Mavic 521 wheel setup over Hope Big’Un Mk 1/Sun Rhyno-lite originals.
Everything on the bike is original and in excellent condition and fully functioning, including the rear shock and rebound damping.
Some parts show sign of light wear and use, for example the original tyres, the crank arms have some heel rub, there are some light scratches to the pedals, handlebars, stem and stem cap. The Hope lever reservoir caps have markings from servicing. The scuff through the Kevlar cornered SDG seat.
However as you can see the forks, frame and fragile decals are all but unmarked.
I have a lot of period components that would compliment the bike if you wanted to exchange any part to achieve a sale, so this could be discussed.
I have owned the bike since about 2004/2005, the bike has been ridden a handful of times since (and not DH), partly due to the fact I have a second STS Lobo which is 100% original (which I am keeping and unlikely to ever part with). I have come to the realisation that having two bikes that are near identical and in very similar condition is not necessary. Neither get ridden that often and they are very much sought-after, rare bikes that carry a lot of nostalgia for many people.
I’d like to offer the opportunity to own this Lobo to someone else. As such, am looking to sell to someone that would respectfully cherish the ownership as much as I have done.
The Lobo will be advertised exclusively here for a week, it’ll then be offered on other online forums.
SOLD. (Sale negotiated to include insured European delivery service).
I’d welcome you to enquire via PM if you are interested in buying, if you provide your telephone number I will phone you to discuss further.
I will post the bike (boxed extremely well) at your cost, but will carry no liability once it has left my hands.
Location: West Kent
PHOTOS:
