1994 American Bicycle Manufacturer M16 build thread

[PhillB]

They look great. I love mine too...I just bought it a new saddle that is more in keeping with the style of the original ones...(It was borrowing a Flite from another bike... )

 

[racecarjohnny]

Trying to get some decent BOTM pics, this thing is tough to photograph with the anodized finish as all light reflects off it. I think these turned out alright.

 

[PhillB]

Trying to get some decent BOTM pics, this thing is tough to photograph with the anodized finish as all light reflects off it. I think these turned out alright.View attachment 816688View attachment 816689

Yes, bright shade seems to work best, like you have here. You've already got one vote if you do enter it in BOTM

 

[racecarjohnny]

Yes, bright shade seems to work best, like you have here. You've already got one vote if you do enter it in BOTM

Thanks @PhillB

 

[Retro_Roy]

very nice.

 

[racecarjohnny]

First real ride on the American today. Wow, what a bike. Fits me perfectly a true small I’ve never ridden a switchblade and was pretty surprised how much it soaked up too. This thing is fast. I swore I gave up trigger shifters, but these XTRs shift so well, had a blast. Honestly, if I had to pick one of my bikes to show up somewhere and be old guy fast on a vintage mtb, I’d pick this bike.

 

[PhillB]

First real ride on the American today. Wow, what a bike. Fits me perfectly a true small I’ve never ridden a switchblade and was pretty surprised how much it soaked up too. This thing is fast. I swore I gave up trigger shifters, but these XTRs shift so well, had a blast. Honestly, if I had to pick one of my bikes to show up somewhere and be old guy fast on a vintage mtb, I’d pick this bike. View attachment 838497View attachment 838498View attachment 838499

It looks awesome!! That crank/fork combination is sharp....and yes, they are fast I love mine.

 

[PanoIgano]

Getting the hang of mine too. It does have a very snappy feel... and if you ride a lot of steel you really notice how much stiffer and lighter this frame feels. I am still not 100% convinced is a keeper though but I am only on my 2nd ride. So who knows...