Recent content by Dr Dremel

»Designed in California« brings »Made in California« back to ... California. Well the first 1/2 mile at least.

With such an exquisite range of past bikes and maybe Slingshots/ Raleigh Tomacs being the only constant, that would indeed be quite interesting to know.

Bolts can be changed, as well as lockrings, so these are mere indicators. I´ve had HG90s with hex and allen bolts. IMHO the only surefire way to differentiate is the surface treatment of the sprockets. Shiny chrome=HG90, not quite so shiny but still shiny=HG70.

That looks like it´s in superb condition, especially as the paint on these is usually a bit delicate.

Palm Springs, so no rust, and as it has no sunburn it probably lived inside most of the time :) So what did "the youths" say when you pulled a backflip on this at Crankworx😆

Wow that´s in incredible shape and would be well deserving of a bullmoose. But oof 800 quid for the TR one 😵‍💫 And I think you´d have to have a stub brazed into the steerer of the fork to make it fit?

It´s just the colour. With grey also being even harder to find 😒

Superb result, I really like how understated it is. At first glance "just" another SJ Comp, but a nice surpise for those who care to look closer. Just wait when you ride it a bit more, it really reminds me of a Yo Eddy handling wise. I mean it should be no surprise as the geo is very similar...

Apparently these frames were super expensive to manufacture. The lugs ware made in Japan, then shipped to the US where it was glued/assembled and I guess it was too late in the development to switch to cantis for the 1989 MY. Interesting that in the catalogue the 1990 Epic still is pictured with...

I can´t see the pics in the link, but from that one picture above the components all look fairly original, or at least PC? Stem looks like a Salsa, bars like OG Fat Chance, XC pedals, Grab Ons, Magura levers etc. I think the seller is closer to a realistic price than 150-200.

@Spanky22b Please take no offence, but I´m afraid you have to take off your rose coloured glasses. I see some serious rust on frame and components. What good is the rare colour and components if it needs a respray and the kit it rusted to hell? Without assessing it locally I guess this would...

What a ridiculous name for a bike, and then the decals - I love it!

*Anorak mode on* Anodizing is only possible with aluminium, for the steel blades it´s almost certainly black chrome finish 😇 Much harder surface, but it also can wear down.

Great frame and lovely colour! I also remember the article, great memories. If it was mine, I´d go for a Mag20/21, gold and green👌 Otherwise I´m with @Canuckbiker. For a rider- M900. And I would keep the OG decals. Originals are almost always screen printed and thus especially light coloured...

You guys with the "black gloss" finish: Is it paint or chrome? Should be evident at the dropouts ...