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adri.75
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:46 pm 
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In the garage has arrived another frame legendary! 8)
I got this frame together with the Mantis profloater II, by the same owner and at least 17 ​​years to collect dust in the attic! :facepalm:
It is not the original color, but it was repainted it seems to me in 93/94 when it came out this color team racing, originally it was all gray so probably 1992, the serial number is A526 I seem to remember, is located in the rear dropout SX in the internal part.
The frame has no cracks or blows, the paint in several places is skipped, she had been painted with an airbrush and therefore not a professional job, but I'm undecided whether to repaint it again or leave it as it is lived now!

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I also picked up more catalogs of the period :lol:

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original decals for possibly repaint

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adri.75
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:50 pm 
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could not miss the clothing of the period

sweatshirt with the back of the geometries of the ARC

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long-sleeved T-shirt

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T-shirt

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shorts

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adri.75
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:53 pm 
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and now the bike :P

the beginning was so

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adri.75
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:56 pm 
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and now is .............. 8)

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adri.75
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:59 pm 
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list of components

frame:YETI ARC size 17 1/2
serial number: A526
fork: answer Manitou 2
headsets : chris King
stem: KOOKA
handelbar: answer Hyperlite
grips: Oury
rims: mavic 217
hubs: ringlè
spokes:
Skewers: pmp
Tires: ant continental leader pro, post continental crosscountry
Pedals:
Crank: CQP 46/36/26
rear cassette : xt 11/28
Bottom Bracket: shimano
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTr
Rear Derailleur: campagnolo Icarus
Brake: critical
Brake lever: Real
shifter: Campagnolo Record OR
seat post: ringlè 26.8
seat: SDG
seatpost collar:


excuse for my language, I hope you understand me the same :oops:
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yeti-man
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:46 pm 
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wow sweet - I like your style!
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Retro Spud
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:14 pm 
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woooh.. what a great collection of clothing.. . . . .bikes not bad either :lol:

will check out the photo's on a bigger screen later, rather than a phone


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kase1983
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:32 pm 
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Nice collection off parts

but i hate the build, to rushed with no co-ordination. odd tires., odd group, mixed bag off everything.

but if that's how you enjoy it, go for it.

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passiflora
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:36 pm 
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Going to say nice collection of parts and nice frame, the build has potential & you have a lovely Yeti there 8)
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ridevintagemtb
PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:31 am 
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Nice post. Cool bike but confused build. What is going on here?

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Its like you found three different ways to screw up the headset and stem installation?
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