Cranks, chainrings, rollercam brake on rear, cantilever front brake, XT shifters, hubs, etc. Seatpost, tires, grips, and the front rim has been replaced with a period Araya rim that almost perfectly matches the Ukai rim on the back. This is one Fisher Montare with original first generation Shimano XT components(Elk Head) Everything is original except the seat. The Mavic Dakar hubs are in excellent condition and are laced to custom rolled MA40 rims with double-butt Wheelset: This wheelset is very interesting. These are one-off levers with a special grippy rubber coating done by Yoshigai. Brake Levers: Dia-Compe SS-5 Series II prototypes. Brakes: The front brake is a cantilever Dia-Compe 986 while the rear is of course a Dia-Compe 994 U-Brake under the chainstays. While some rust is visible on the outer surfaces of the bearings. Bottom Bracket: This frame uses a unique design with bearings pressed directly into the BB shell. This group is not original to the bike but is period correct and in excellent condition. Drivetrain: The drivetrain is made up of a complete Suntour XC Pro 7 speed group. Effective Top-Tube Length: 20.5" Seat-Tube Length: 17.25" c-c) 18.75" c-t) Fork: Tange Steel. You'll note that both these later frame designs utilize the aluminum and steel construction first seen on the CR-7. This RC designed frame was a predecessor to the famed Mantis Flying-V and later the Nishiki Alien that started the elevated chainstay trend in the early 1990's. Component Highlights: Frame: Gary Fisher CR-7. I purchased this bike from its original owner about a year ago and though I consider vintage mountain bikes one of my passions, this bike predates my knowledge and interest so I am hoping to pass it on to someone who truly appreciates its history. In addition to a interesting frame design, this particular bike is fully built with top-quality, period-correct parts. more cycles and"RC" of Mountain Bike Action fame) paired a stiff, lightweight aluminum front triangle with a durable, compliant, steel rear-end to give the frame the best attributes of both materials. This unique frame design by Richard Cunningham(found of Mantis. Description: Up for sale is a true piece of mountain bike history.
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