Kettler Adventure XR 1995

Hi!

I'm a new member, good to see, people like the "golden era" bikes. I don't want to call them "retro", because I born in 1979...

So, here is my "new" bike (just bought it 2 weeks back) :


Frame: Kettler ALU

Fork: Kettler, stock

Headset: LX
Stem: ABT suspension, no-name(I think) handlebar, grips

Brakes: Tektro V / Changed to BR-M950 XTR
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables:
Brake Levers: ST-M563 DeoreLX / Changed to ST-M739 XT

Shifters: ST-M563 DeoreLX / Changed to ST-M739 XT
Front Derailleur: FD-M737 DeoreXT
Rear Derailleur: RD-M737 DeoreXT
Derailleur Cables:
Cassette: CS-M737
Chain: HG Narrow
Cranks: FC-MC31-CH STX-SE
Crank Bolts:
Chainrings:
Chainring bolts:
Bottom Bracket:
Pedals: Union Alu

Hub Skewers:
Rims: Mavic M4100
Hubs: FH-MC30, HB-MC30 STX / Both changed to M737 XT
Nipples:
Spokes:
Tyres: CST Traveller Cross
Tubes: CST

Saddle: GoFree
Seatpost:
Seatpost Binder:

Weight: 12.5Kg, 27.56 lb[/b]


So, that's all, what I know.
If You like, I can upload pictures, too.
And, may I ask a LOT question here about the technical parameters, and repair advices?

Andras from Hungary

Kettler :roll:
Aluminium frame at the weight of an panzerstahl frame with the same duarbility while beeing less flexible...

I forgot to tell, 20" .
It not looks too heavy for me...before this I've got a 21" alu Cygnal bike, but that is lot heavier. Hm, that's 15years back, maybe just I'm stronger now...

Today's fast test: 20 Kms, half road, half off-road.
Soooo nice!
The ABT suspension is really good, I never thought. The CST tires are cheap, but not bad even at deep sand.
Soon I post the pictures.

Re:

After 43Km hard track, still OK.

What Do You think, the STX (FH-MB30) rear hub can handle the 8 speed?
Because if it can, then I can change my brake LX canti shifter/leveler to a newer one, what can handle the V-brake perfectly...

Re:

No. 8speed won't work.

Oh, thanks.

Here are the pictures after a season-starter cleaning.

Comments are welcome!

Hey. That bike isn't looking bad. I like it. Some nice skinwall tires or even white ones would make for a more fancy look.
And I would also ditch the saddle and the pedals for something smoother, like a Flite for instance.

Like the paint finish !
I agree, with the skinwalls, its a nice looking bike !