Bike of The Month August 2013

Bike of The Month August 2013

  • videojetman's 1988 peugeot alpina

    Votes: 2 1.0%
  • Mr Panda's 1995 Kona Sex One

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • kermit's 96' IBOC Pro

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • Tigern's 1993 Klein Attitude Rainforest

    Votes: 4 2.0%
  • Rumpfy's 1990 Bontrager OR

    Votes: 31 15.6%
  • FMJ's 1997 Iron Horse THS-1

    Votes: 5 2.5%
  • stefan9113's AMP B3

    Votes: 5 2.5%
  • Matt24777's 94 Kona Fire Mountain

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • mr_ship's 1986 Salsa Scoboni

    Votes: 15 7.5%
  • rocketboy2000's 1994 brodie expresso

    Votes: 11 5.5%
  • retro roy's rocky mountain thunderbolt

    Votes: 6 3.0%
  • Harryburgundy's (Lola's) 1991 Rockhopper

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • felixdelrio's 1991 Brave Pony

    Votes: 13 6.5%
  • DynaCol's 95 Orange C16R

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • Gruff's 1997 Karma Kona U'hu

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • Archangel's 1996 Merlin XLM

    Votes: 5 2.5%
  • Stumpjumper1990's 1994 S-Works M2

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • sandmangts' 1936 Elgin

    Votes: 11 5.5%
  • ishaw's DBR

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Noka78's 1993 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

    Votes: 7 3.5%
  • Boscarn's 1994 Jamis Aurora

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • Marge602's 1997 Kona Cinder Cone

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Dossa's 1990 Ridgeback 704XT

    Votes: 16 8.0%
  • Sebastian's 1995 GLEISS MTB Monobox

    Votes: 33 16.6%
  • Logic.al's 1994 Mtrax

    Votes: 2 1.0%
  • Jimi911's 1995 Specialized Stumpjumper FS

    Votes: 4 2.0%
  • Rekiborters' 1994 Parkpre Mystery bike

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • PopsTrippin's 1993 Marin Pine Mountain

    Votes: 3 1.5%
  • Rick Draper's 1995 Fat Chance Shock a Billy

    Votes: 3 1.5%
  • The History Man's 1989 Overbury's Pioneer

    Votes: 5 2.5%
  • Rampage's 1991 alpinestars Al-Mega DX

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • Nader's 1991 Merlin Titanium

    Votes: 10 5.0%

  • Total voters
    199
  • Poll closed .
I go for the Gleiss!
Modern looking indeed but I think the tires make look it modern. And even so, if this looks like this in '95 and still looks modern today.... wow!
 
Another month, more nice bikes. There should be a 1st, 2nd & 3rd poll position – here's my shortlist...


sandmangts' 1936 Elgin – real craftsmanship in a proper build on a truly vintage frame that now looks a radical modern shredder.

mr_ship's 1986 Salsa Scoboni – shear quality retrobike heaven class.

DynaCol's 95 Orange C16R – I like Oranges and love this C16r.

Dossa's 1990 Ridgeback 704XT – bitd as a skint student, I used go through the catalogues wishing I could afford one.

Nader's 1991 Merlin Titanium – shiny monochrome dream.

videojetman's 1988 peugeot alpina – this really does sum up a retrobike.


Top four of these could be my BoTM. But the Elgin swings it because of the craftwork that went into building it. However, there is a recently posted bike that should be an equal contender with mr_ship's 1986 Salsa Scoboni, and this is rogue's 1986 Fisher Montare (see the pic). May be next month then.
 
It comes down to the Salsa or Bonty for me - both great bikes/builds.

Really like the Elgin too.
 
matt24777":3vewj4jo said:
I'm going with Gruff's 1997 Karma Kona U'hu, since it's a lovely job and was a busted karma frame.

Top job Gruff!

Must say though what a fantastic selection this month! All of them absolute crackers, and a real tough choice! :D


Wooo Hoooo i got a vote!!!!!!
Thanks Matt :D

Pretty amazing when its in amongst some fantastic builds.
Still not voted, need to give it more thought .
 
I lake the gleiss, very nice ;)

My dream bike is the XLM but this time I vote annother.
 
I think this month has set the 'average' entry level to a new zenith.

I haven't got a clue, some boutique loveliness and some real OMG I so wanted one of those....

Well done every entry really impressive :cool:
 
groovyblueshed":uz6ja894 said:
However, there is a recently posted bike that should be an equal contender with mr_ship's 1986 Salsa Scoboni, and this is rogue's 1986 Fisher Montare (see the pic). May be next month then.

You are going to put a mass produced bike with the dork disc still attached and tires that don't match up against a custom made fillet brazed Salsa Scoboni?

You lost me there but PM me, I have that same green Fisher frame in the garage. I took it apart as a donor bike a year or so ago. Not as pretty as the frame you pictured but you can have it for the cost of shipping and a little patience.
 
I know nothing about the Gleiss but it looks pretty boss. I wish the Salsa had a better pic since the bike and build is just superb. The Bonty is hot as well and I do have a weakness for a nice wishbone.... tough choices!
 

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