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[Ingola]

1980 something BRC made in Japan for far west
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Tange lugged frame,dis comp brakes,suntour xc caponents, tange Malory fork all for a cool 40 bucks. This one is a go to favorite.
No build thread no need to touch it
But did start one

Thread '1980 something BRC far west'

Sep 26, 2023

1980 something BRC far west not much info anywhere but picked this up with @MattiThundrrr for a song

• Ingola
• Replies: 5
• Forum: Reader's MTBs --> 1997

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[KayOs]

Hey @MattiThundrrr stay calm...breathe....

 

[Ingola]

Hey @MattiThundrrr stay calm...breathe....

He was with me when I got it. We got lost then blocked by construction so we hopped a bridge and walked 5km to get it.

 

[24pouces]

Cycle Tech aprox 1986/7
Mullet wheels and Suntour.
Not sure if this is what is eligible.


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Mullet wheels ? 26x24” ?

 

[Spankyfart]

24x26 yes.

 

[Kieran-b]

1995 Muddy Fox Monarch Pro:

 

[KayOs]

I'm throwing in my @KayOs 1987 Campus (small company located near Stuttgart).

No build thread as I saved it from the trash and only removed all the bird poop, regreased everything and threw on some new tires, brake pads and grips and saddle from the parts box.

Now it makes for a super comfy touring bike.

 

[27motorhead]

I'm throwing in my @KayOs 1987 Campus (small company located near Stuttgart).
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No build thread as I saved it from the trash and only removed all the bird poop, regreased everything and threw on some new tires, brake pads and grips and saddle from the parts box.
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Now it makes for a super comfy touring bike.

LOVE IT! Well rescued! That saddle in the original picture is insane. It hurts my eyes just looking at it.

Don't you think you could hang just a few more bags on the bike???

What's in the 2L Volvic water bottle strapped to the back of the saddle???

 

[pictonroad]

The definition of a blue collar steed, attainable but a cut above the masses. The sight of this fat tubed purple maelstrom of aluminium cutting through the gloom in Spring 93. A teenage lad pushing crisp tenners across the counter.

No build thread, I was so deep in heady nostalgia I didn't think to pause for photos.
It rides wonderfully, the tires, THE TIRES. They hum along and it flies along the bridleways of the South Downs.

I love it, can you tell.

There's nowt bling, my only 'upgrade' was an alloy bar and I specifically chose a plain black version. Keep it real.

Here's a silly one minute vid about nostalgia and middle aged men.

 

[KayOs]

Don't you think you could hang just a few more bags on the bike???

Believe me, I tried but I ran out of stupid things to take with me....and straps
Joking aside, the weather on the tour was going to be wet and cold and there was nowhere to buy food.
I didn't want to use panniers because we had to push a lot and then I always get stuck with my legs.
Also the other bikes were also well packed...

What's in the 2L Volvic water bottle strapped to the back of the saddle???

A tasty Doppio Passo Salento Primitivo 2023