So, one of my "wanted list" bikes has always been a Manitou FS or HT since I first put a slightly lazy eye on one back in the early 90's.
Well im sure some of you will have seen this old girl in the for sale section up for swaps,and after some messages back and forth with Jon (rojo) a deal was done.
Its date is November 2, 1993, crack free with no welding in the normal places. Size 18 inch
Jon done a cracking job of wrapping it all up and it landed safely with me a couple of days back.
The bike came as a package with the correct seatpost in mint condition.
The correct xtr m900 front mech.
The 1.1/4 stem in very good condition.
Front forks (3's)
It also came with a second set of chain stays with the cnc work exposed,as the set up on the bike has been welded up, unfortunately there is a small crack which may render them useless
I will speak to a friend who is a certified ally welder and see what he says.
There is some damage to the top tube hidden under a sticker on the top tube, I will be removing this in time and asses what to do.
Anyway, heres some pictures to be getting on with, followed by a rough build plan.
Stay tooned!
Well im sure some of you will have seen this old girl in the for sale section up for swaps,and after some messages back and forth with Jon (rojo) a deal was done.
Its date is November 2, 1993, crack free with no welding in the normal places. Size 18 inch
Jon done a cracking job of wrapping it all up and it landed safely with me a couple of days back.
The bike came as a package with the correct seatpost in mint condition.
The correct xtr m900 front mech.
The 1.1/4 stem in very good condition.
Front forks (3's)
It also came with a second set of chain stays with the cnc work exposed,as the set up on the bike has been welded up, unfortunately there is a small crack which may render them useless
I will speak to a friend who is a certified ally welder and see what he says.There is some damage to the top tube hidden under a sticker on the top tube, I will be removing this in time and asses what to do.
Anyway, heres some pictures to be getting on with, followed by a rough build plan.
Stay tooned!
