My first MTB bought in 1987 and renovated in 2018 for its 30th anniversary.
Frame:
CrMo straight gauge main tubes, STR seat tube reinforcement, forged dropouts with double eyelets. Braze ons: two waterbottle mounts, rack & fender mounts, cantilever bosses, all cable guides and stops.
Fork/Headset:
TIG welded Uni-Crown CrMo blades and steerer. Shimano STX (HP-MC31) 1-1/8 threaded headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Crankset Shimano LX FC-M563 42/32/22T / Shimano BB-UN52
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano Deore LX FC-M563 Cranks 175mm /42-32-22T/ Shimano CN-HG41 chain / Shimano HG41-8 Speed Cassette 11-32
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Deore LX Shift Brake Lever 3x8 speed Shimano ST-M567
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Turbi black leather saddle - Bernard Hinault Special Edition (not pictured) / ITM Fluted 26.4mm Aluminium Seatpost. Specialized QR chrome seatpost clamp (1984)
Brakes:
Shimano LX Cantilever Brake Set, BR-M565, Black / Koolstop brake pads / M65-T aluminium brake shoe set x4 (pictured)
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya 26x1.5 Alloy Silver Anodised / Sanshin low flange, sealed mechanism / Specialized QR / 26x2.0 Serfas Drifter City Tire.
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya 26x1.5 Alloy Silver Anodised / Sanshin low flange, sealed mechanism / Specialized QR / 26x2.0 Serfas Drifter City Tire.
More Info:
Frame made in Japan. New dropout brazed-in by Argos Cycles Bristol. Burnt Orange to RAL spec. 4 stage powder coating for frame renovation undertaken by
Added by iLovesMyBike. Last updated over 2 years ago.
jamesj says:
Awesome bike! Would love to see the catalog!
Posted over 3 years ago
iLovesMyBike says:
That can be arranged can you DM me your email?
Posted over 2 years ago