1985 Mountain Machine
Very unusual design from 1985. Made in Colorado from 4130 cro-moly. The front wheel is a 24" and the rear is a 20" but the bottom bracket is at normal height. Notice the chain roller to keep tension on the chain. Bicycling magazine did a large article on the Mountain Machine when they came out. We have a copy of the article as well as a couple of pieces of original sales literature. The hi rise bullmoose bars are an interesting choice.
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| Frame |
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4130 cro-moly, Campagnolo drop outs |
| Fork |
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Cro-Moly BMX style fork |
| Rear Shock |
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NA |
| Rims |
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Araya with holes between the spokes, 20" rear and 24" front |
| Hubs |
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SR Sealed Bearing |
| Spokes |
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Stainless steel |
| Tires |
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Tioga Comp III style |
| Pedals |
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MKS Grafight X with Mini Christophe clips |
| Crank |
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Sugino AT |
| Chain |
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Shimano |
| Rear Cogs |
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Maillard 5 speed |
| Bottom Bracket |
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Sealed |
| Front Derailleur |
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Suntour Mountech |
| Rear Derailleur |
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Suntour Mountech |
| Shifters |
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Shimano Deore XT "deer head" SL-M700 |
| Handlebars |
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Hi Rise Bullmoose |
| Stem |
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Hi Rise Bullmoose |
| Headset |
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Specialized steel |
| Brake set |
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Dia Compe 980 |
| Brake levers |
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Dia Compe 4 finger |
| Saddle |
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Avocet Touring W 1 |
| Seat Post |
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SR LaPrade |
| Colors |
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Silver |
| Size |
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20" |
| Serial # | V 1097 20M | |
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