92 Mantis Flying V

[ajsaunders]

92 Mantis Flying V. Mombat rescue. This is a second generation model with the Mantis name stamped in the side. It supposedly stiffened up the frame a bit and in my humble opinion looks a much better than a sticker. I have wanted this bike sense I saw it on the cover of MBA. I am pretty stoked to finally own one.

 

[ajsaunders]

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Excellent ride, very stiff, responsive and quick in the corners, but still stable at higher speeds. I would have killed for this bike bike in high school when we used to terrorize Moab. I love the cable routing. It just needs a plug in for an amp

 

[ajsaunders]

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Little bit higher resolution photos

 

[ajsaunders]

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I still need to change out the front brakes and add new break pads, but it is almost there. The Scott self energizing breaks work very well in the rear.

 

[ajsaunders]

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Very happy with the xt drive train. Still running strong after 28 years.

 

[ajsaunders]

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I couldn’t help but add the onza ti bar ends. If anyone needs retro stickers let me know and I will point you in the right direction.

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Mantis Flying V

 

[ajsaunders]

Re: Mantis Flying V

Build Date 1992 - Richard Cunningham
Frame Flying V
Size/Condition 18" 97% with original paint
Color Silver - Aluminum monocoque front with bolt-on cro-moly rear
Fork(s) Manitou 1
Stem Answer ATAC
Handlebars Answer Taper Lite 2
Front Derailleur XT
Rear Derailleur XT
Bottom Bracket Sealed cartridge bearing, press fit
Hubs Shimano Deore XT
Spokes 3 cross Wheelsmith stainless steel
Rims Ritchey Vantage Comp
Tires WTB Velociraptor
QR's Unknown Anodized
Pedals XT
Seat post Control Tech
Saddle Selle Italia Flite
Shifters/Brakes Shimano Deore XT Rapid Fire plus ST-M095, front Dia Comp
Crank Cook Bros
Grips Yeti
Rear Cog Shimano Deore XT 7 speed cassette
Headset Shimano Deore XT
Break Set Dia Compe 986 front Pedersen Self-Energizing rear
Serial Number VL180633

 

[ajsaunders]

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A little dusty after a beautiful fall ride.

 

[yanee71]

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like it