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28May
Retro Schwinn Mountain Bike Frame Homegrown Race c. 1994/5 USA Control Tech
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Retro Schwinn Mountain Bike frame – unidentified. I have researched as much as I can on the t’interweb and through old catalogues to find out what I can but as it is an early mid 90s frame info is limited. From the frame details and spec I believe this to be circa 1995. The Assymetrical chainstays with the dropped right side date from this period and the lack of disc tabs seems to point to it being no later. This may be a homegrown but the colour is unusual for this. However the colour is also unusual for other models from this era. The closest colour scheme I can find is on a photo on a page from the 1995 catalogue showing who I expect to be Tim Gould riding no doubt a race frame from the 1994 season. This is backed up by an ebayer who discovered lots of pictures of Tim riding a bike with this colour scheme on Fat Tyre. Copy and paste this link to have a look! The frame came with high spec components and a’Homegrown’ tomato embroidered saddle so this also points to this maybe being a Homegrown? Another interesting detail I haven’t seen on other Schwinns is the oversizing near the BB junction on the downtube Maybe an experimental thing? Some of the early Homegrowns were made by Control Tech and there does seem to be variations on the early models. I have received a message from another ebayer who bought one of these back in the day who says this is a Homegrown and believes it was one of the Yeti built ones. It has some marks and scuffs and scratches. It appears to have a non original replacement hanger as fit isn’t quite flush. Paint is flaking too. Seat Tube = 19 (480 mm) Centre to Top. Top Tube = 22 (560 mm) Centre to Centre. Weight = 4.31lb/1.955kg.
04Oct
How This New Tech From Canyon Could Change Mountain Bike Design In 2024 And Why It Probably Won T
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02Oct
Handsome Dog Mountain Bike Frame, Rockshox Judy DH Forks, Control Tech Stem
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Handsome Dog Mountain Bike Frame, Rockshox Judy DH Suspension Forks. Nice little frame in good condition with no cracks or dents, just minor marks (small scuffs, little paint chips and shallow scratches) from use. Measures 16″ C-to-T and 13.5″ C-to-C. Mech hanger straight with good threads. For use with 26 wheels and V-brakes. Takes a 31.8mm top pull front mech and 26.8mm seatpost. Rockshox Judy DH forks compress and rebound nicely. Internals in great condition. Stanchions in good condition. Judy FSX brake arch has been modified slightly to accommodate a wider tyre and has been converted from canti hanger to V-brake only. Some scuffs, light scratches and small paint bubbles on the lower legs. FSA Orbit threadless headset and rare, closely colour-matched, short reach, high rise Control Tech stem included.
04May
Building The Dream Bikepacking Full Suspension Mtb Gmbn Tech S Perfect Projects
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13Dec
1996 Vintage Raleigh titanium mountain bike frame as Dyna Tech Torus
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This listing is for a used super light, little used 1996 Nottingham made, Raleighs top MTB model of that period, the M Trax 450 Elite from Raleighs Triumph Road special products division, polished TIMET Titanium Mountain bike frame similar to those used by the Raleigh MTB Team. Comes with its original Raleigh titanium handle bars still has its factory build sticker fitted, seat post and FSA headset. Frame number starts with a G so 1996, frame dims for a suspension fork. 18 ΒΌ C-C or 20 C of BB to the very top of the seat tube, (Raleigh classed this as 19 I think) very little use, no dings or weld cracks. Rare version with the E Type front mech mount or you can fit a standard 48.9 clamp on type, its up to you. Takes a English thread BB, all threads are good. Please do ask questions if you are unsure of anything, Im very happy to help. Thank you for looking and good luck. The item “1996 Vintage Raleigh titanium mountain bike frame as Dyna Tech Torus” is in sale since Saturday, December 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Cycling\Bike Frames”. The seller is “l5pppp” and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
- Material: Titanium
- Part Type: Bicycle Frame
- Compatible Bike Type: Mountain Bike
- Brand: Raleigh
- Set Includes: Brake Set