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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


Parts marked with as * are known to be non-original parts.  Bikes were often customized at the time of purchase or were different as shown in the catalogs so exact specifications were subject to change.