First post. Ummm Hi.

This seems like the place to go for this. I have a couple of retro bikes I use for commuting and trail riding. I just picked this up, along with a NOS Stumpjumper frame. I know enough about the stumpy ... simple stuff.

I was told it was a 2003 Wheeler Titanium frame, which it is not. I knew that right away when I went to see it. I am guessing its a 1993 Wheeler Titanium. Its 18" and weighs just under 3.1lbs with the BB. There is not a lot of info on these things on the web. I have seen a couple of nice re-builds and a few different names for it (E1, 8900, III, etc.)

I was hoping someone on here might know what this is and maybe a bit about it so I can find the right use for it.

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That's nice frame there! I haven't had the chance to handle any Wheelers in the past but I have been a distant admirer for some time.

I did have a quick poke around t'nternet with a view to gleaning more information about this frame (I hadn't encountered a Ti Wheeler before). I went to Wheeler's website and got this tidbit:



I then checked Bikepedia using the '8900' model name and gleaned a spec-list from it's production run ('93 being the only year stated)

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1993&Brand=Wheeler&Model=8900&Type=bike#.UI0a3G8xqNU
*Check the price! no wonder we don't see many of 'em .

I hope this information goes some way to pointing you in the right direction. I'm looking forward to seeing this built and ridden

Thanks

Too bad the wheeler website pic is so small.

I was wondering what the strength of the frame was like. Its in very good shape. Obviously no decals, but it has minimal scratches and not a single ding in it.

Thinking of 3 options for it ...

1. My new commuter (my bikes go from in the house to in my classroom so they are never left out). Do sort of a resto-mod setup with some later model XT and XTR and a carbon fork.

2. Build it up into modernish mountain bike with a mix of old and new and ride it all the time. Maybe a pair of the pretty blue SID race forks and 950 XTR it out.

3. Basically restore it to its original glory and ride it sparingly. I have a bunch of NOS XTR 900 series.

I know, right?. I did see if I could find an enlarged version of the 8900, or indeed the '93 catalogue, but to no avail .

As for build, well I can't help thinking this would make an incredibly agile 'stealthy' commuter, given the right low-key/low weight build.

Dibs if you ever decide to part with it! .

Haha ... Think I am going to keep this one. Got it for a good price and I have never owned a ti frame before. Sorta cool to have something this light.

Starting to lean toward putting this thing on the dirt.

I have a 1995 Stumpjumper FS I use right now for my commuter. I have had it since new and the thing is like NOS. I left for university shortly after I got it, and it sat in my fams basement for nearly 11 years before I remembered still had it! I am too prissy to take it back offroad consistently ... its too pretty.

Looks like I have a bunch of good 737 and 739 XT stuff from somewhere. Might try this thing out as a trail rider first. If it works out it can live at my cottage for riding up there. A light hardtail is a blessing on those trails. Looks like I have a nos syncros stem, and titec ti bar as well.

Just need to track down a 28mm seatpost ... worst size ever.

Welcome to the club .

Ok ... I think I have it figured out. Took out a friends bike out and I liked it so it seems to be the best of all worlds.

XT 739 and 737 Component group for starters ... upgrade as I go. The group I have is very nice, but I want a few of those fancier pieces I liked as a kid, but lack the funds for at the time

Going back to rigid with a new Carbon fork. I will be able to have this double as a commuter with a wheel change.

Thinking all black and titanium for looks.

I have some wheeler specific part off of a 8900 or 9800 I parted out if you want them for Karma + shipping.

Wheeler post 31.6??, wheeler Ti seat, wheeler bar and grips I think.

PM me if you want them.

I vote 'Commuter'...they all start that way anyway.