1986 Mantis X Frame Valkyrie // Rare Non Elevated Chain Stay

[al-onestare]

That's super cool

 

[theproscloset]

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The more we dig and research on these early X frames, the more rare we realize this bike is. This could be the earliest Mantis X Frame in existence (minus the one featured in MBA as the prototype). Does anyone know of anything earlier?

http://www.blackbirdsf.org/xframe/1987.08.mba.pdf

 

[passiflora]

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This is super nice.

But

1) the brits actually started making mountain bikes first.....

2) with all your builds why do you say WE

You should be saying I as we all know its only you...


Good luck with the build

 

[theproscloset]

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This is super nice.

But

1) the brits actually started making mountain bikes first.....

2) with all your builds why do you say WE

You should be saying I as we all know its only you...


Good luck with the build

It isn't just me.... I manage this account but we have 32 employees. Some help build bikes... others help find parts... some photo these bikes and others repair. It's definitely WE and anyone that has come and visited our shop can attest to this.

In regards to building MTB's first.... I never made mention of anyone claiming stake to making MTB's first? Not sure what this was in reference to.

 

[dirttorpedo]

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Very Thanks for sharing.

 

[Nader]

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OMG! stunning

This is something for big boys, right? how big do I have to be to ride it?

 

[theproscloset]

I am 6'4" and it should fit well. Not sure until I throw a leg over it.

Anyone know how tall Eddie Rae was?

 

[Jamis Diablo]

How is this coming a long?

 

[theproscloset]

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It still looks just as you see here..., other projects got bummed up. I Am excited to see this one come together...