Kastle XC-F 900...Help!

[Obi-Juan]

Can anyone help me?
I need some information about this frame.
In Spain, the legendary Coronas team used it, and I think it was in '96 or '97, but I'm not sure.

 

[sam_white]

Can you clean up and read the frame numbers?

 

[joglo]

it seem to be rather around year 2000, and was not included in the line-up information i do have at hand for up to 1998, also the remaining components like the XT750 cranks and the SID are from 1999 or 2000.

They had been also similar full suspension bikes with a similar style from frame tubing, color scheme and naming convention in those years

HEX 1000 2001

XCD 1000 2001

 

[joglo]

This one has an similar frame, and comes with a cheap RS Jett from 1999 (but in wrong direction )
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bicicletta-kastle-traction-900-brescia-603407293.htm

And there is another one like your frame
https://www.milanuncios.com/bicicle...o/mountain-bike-kastle-xc-f-900-539686281.htm
also with same red SID from 2000 (SID models by year)

 

[Obi-Juan]

Can you clean up and read the frame numbers?

I think it's best seen here.
Up: XCF . 16
Bi - 0902
Down: WC0312R

 

[Obi-Juan]

it seem to be rather around year 2000, and was not included in the line-up information i do have at hand for up to 1998, also the remaining components like the XT750 cranks and the SID are from 1999 or 2000.

They had been also similar full suspension bikes with a similar style from frame tubing, color scheme and naming convention in those years

HEX 1000 2001
View attachment 972812
XCD 1000 2001
View attachment 972811

Thanks for the info.
Wow! I love the HEX 1000 saddle...because you showed it to me, now I'll have to get one somehow.

 

[Obi-Juan]

This one has an similar frame, and comes with a cheap RS Jett from 1999 (but in wrong direction )
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bicicletta-kastle-traction-900-brescia-603407293.htm

And there is another one like your frame
https://www.milanuncios.com/bicicle...o/mountain-bike-kastle-xc-f-900-539686281.htm
also with same red SID from 2000 (SID models by year)

The one on "milanuncios" is exactly the same, although the one I bought has some different parts. I imagine changes due to wear, like the bottom bracket, since I doubt the original was a BB-UN 51. The idea is to replace everything, so I guess I'll put in a UN-72.
Three have gone on sale in Spain in a short period of time. This one simply seemed in good condition and was close to home, only 320 km (and another 320 km to return).
The other one you show must be of a lower category; mine has the Easton Elite sticker. And I was really looking for that pipe. The Kastle is because of the apple green color; I've always loved it.
Thanks for the information on the SID. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of RS bikes and I'm a bit lost when it comes to their history. In fact, I only have one setup on the Klein (a Judy XC), I generally ride a Manitou, so that information is very useful.
In fact, I've had that same SID stored away for about 20 years and have never used it. In any case, this unit is due for service, something I already saw in the photo before buying it.

P.S. I think the Jett's position must be because it's the fastest way to ride downhills.

 

[Obi-Juan]

I'm leaving a picture of the components in case it helps provide some information, although some, like the stem, I think aren't original, and others, like the 9.0 cassette, would need replacing due to wear.
I don't really care; that XT looks horrible to me, and I don't understand at what point the Shimano engineer, the brand that made the elegant and beautiful XT 737, drank four bottles of sake and invented "that thing."

I really liked the Kastle brand 25 years ago; I love that color and it was bold. I'd been looking for the Easton Elite tube (though honestly, not with that down tube), but anyway, I saw it and I liked it.