1985 Mountain Machine

Very unusual design from 1985.  Made in Colorado from 4130 cro-moly.  The frame is New Old Stock with all original parts on it including the optional rear rack.  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 and the large "bash guard" under the bottom bracket.  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.  We also have two NOS frames and another bike built with modern parts. 

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Frame		4130 cro-moly, Campagnolo drop outs
Fork		Cro-Moly BMX style fork
Rear Shock		NA
Rims		Araya Gold anodized, 20" rear and 24" front
Hubs		Shimano HB-MN72, high flange, sealed mechanism, nutted
Spokes		Stainless steel laced 4 cross
Tires		Carlisle Aggressor front, Schwinn Predator rear
Pedals		SR gold anodized
Crank		Takagi Tourney XT 180mm arms
Chain		Sedis
Rear Cogs		Shimano 7 speed freewheel
Bottom Bracket		Tange
Front Derailleur		Suntour
Rear Derailleur		Suntour Mountech
Shifters		Shimano Deore XT "deer head" SL-M700
Handlebars		Gold anodized cruiser bars 28" wide
Stem		SR 4 bolt BMX stem
Headset		Shimano 600 with "starfish" nuts
Brake set		Shimano BR-MC70
Brake levers		Tommaselli Racer
Saddle		Brooks Professional
Seat Post		Campagnolo
Colors		Silver
Size		18"
Serial #		V 1056