Decided to do a build on this one now as the other projects waiting in the wings just aren't floating my boat at the moment, all needing this,that ,or the other.
So here she is. 1997 Manitou HT in very good condition, I got the opportunity to purchase this from Passiflora at a very fair price.
It came with 2 headset cups, these help to do 2 things, 1 downsize the headtube to 1.1/8, and 2 they add extra strength as we all know how these Mani's like to crack :facepalm:
It is known that the later frames are made slightly different and are less prone to cracks, but it still got a good going over with a beady eye!
The frame came with dedicated Manitou/ringle seat post and Manitou stem in 1.1/4, im not sure I am going to use the stem yet, I will see how I get on with the build.
The frame...
What I like most about these frames is the great CNC work in the rear triangles..
Im still working on a spec list for this build, it may well change as I go, and not everyone will like it but I think it will work out well.
Stay tuned!
So here she is. 1997 Manitou HT in very good condition, I got the opportunity to purchase this from Passiflora at a very fair price.
It came with 2 headset cups, these help to do 2 things, 1 downsize the headtube to 1.1/8, and 2 they add extra strength as we all know how these Mani's like to crack :facepalm:
It is known that the later frames are made slightly different and are less prone to cracks, but it still got a good going over with a beady eye!
The frame came with dedicated Manitou/ringle seat post and Manitou stem in 1.1/4, im not sure I am going to use the stem yet, I will see how I get on with the build.
The frame...
What I like most about these frames is the great CNC work in the rear triangles..
Im still working on a spec list for this build, it may well change as I go, and not everyone will like it but I think it will work out well.
Stay tuned!