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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