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those forks are killing the look on that Klein for me . too skinny .
BoTM Nov 2009 - Mid Range Special - Poll now up
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Dr S":r9ivuf48 said:
Where??
Again, where is the XT?? :roll:
Interesting debate surrounding the Stumpy. For the record it is completely factory stock (bar the tyres) and does not have any Shimano XT parts whatsoever. Mechs and shifters are Suntour Mountech and cranks are Sugino. Very much mid range fare. Please see the thread in readers bikes for more information. When you look at what else was available in 82/83 you will find that Stumpies were very much middle of the road, affordable bikes.
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Si
Apologies Si. My mistake. The power of persuasion from other posts had led me to swear I'd seen a smattering of XT in that picture.
It's a very nice bike and I'll repeat my further comment that I reckon your Stumpy, despite it's 'mid-range' status, would still hold it's own in a regular BoTM.
But I like voting for the underdogs.
GoldenEraMTB
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eastcoaststeve":1qyqftxl said:GoldenEraMTB":1qyqftxl said:eastcoaststeve":1qyqftxl said:Only two votes for the Klein, (and one of 'ems mine)
Not sure why the cold shoulder on such a pretty bike, but I guess I'll survive...would it help if I bogged it in some mud?
Steve
I understand everyone's take is subjective and votes are cast on emotion, but I find it a bit odd that no one seems to realize how much my Pinnacle and 24pounces Cannondale have in common....both US-made of big aluminum tubes, (Gary just liked brighter colors than the boys on the eastcoast).
....and no one seems to mind that the 'Dale has hubs and pedals that cross the rules laid out by John, :? ...to each his own, just makes me wonder.
sad part for the Klein is it wouldn't stand a chance in a "normal" BOTM....
* not an Adroit or Attitude
* steel Spinner fork
* no XTR, Campy, Mavic gruppo
* no Spins, lol.
and here it is in the only venue where it has a chance to shine, and it gets the elbow because it's perceived to be "too nice ? :roll: "....
eh, no worries....I'm going riding
Steve
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the pedals are not authentic suntour XCII, so they qualify
mechagouki
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There's your XT:
That would be your actual Shimano M700 Deore XT "Deerhead" brake lever unless I'm very much mistaken.................
Dr.S, please don't take this as a personal attack - your bike is one of my favourites in this BOTM, I just think that the initial concept for this BOTM may be somewhat flawed.
That would be your actual Shimano M700 Deore XT "Deerhead" brake lever unless I'm very much mistaken.................
Dr.S, please don't take this as a personal attack - your bike is one of my favourites in this BOTM, I just think that the initial concept for this BOTM may be somewhat flawed.
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Skeelsie":zq85cda0 said:
it's probably an MX pedal
though, mechagouki might be right on the m700 (xt) levers
brocklanders023":2tkjc7od said:Tough one this as I think Tollers Clockwork is ace. Had to go for Ransetsu's C16r though as it used to be mine
Thanks Brock. I wish i'd had a chance to take some better photos, but currently in Hong Kong wishing i had it here to take out for a ride in the sun. Ah well, i'll have to settle for a ride in the mud next week.
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Inigo Montoya
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the cannondale is nice!
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