'97 Klein Mantra in blastberry

[David Gibson]

I bought this frame last year and have finally found some parts that I found appropriate--purple!
I still need to buy a shock and decide on a crank, but it's almost there.

 

[Crum]

Who makes that stem?... It is gorgeous...

 

[David Gibson]

klein

The stem is a Machine Tech. They're pretty rare, although some people on this forum have them.

 

[David Gibson]

stem

Who makes that stem?... It is gorgeous...

Here's a link for a closer look at that stem:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13950

 

[456_rich]

I love mantras and that colour is stunning! I want to build a rigid one and single speed it

 

[Alex Creasey]

Very nice! Will look forward to seeing the build as I'm doing mine at the moment as well.

 

[Jupke]

That's one mighty machine. Love the colour, beautifull Hope we see the final result soon.

Cheers,
Ben

 

[David Gibson]

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After putting this aside for many years while I worked on other things I finally finished it.

 

[dalecooper]

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I was never a big fan of the Mantra modells, but in this color it looks really good!! How does it ride compared to a "normal" full suspension??

 

[David Gibson]

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Although I don't really do a lot of big dropoffs or anything I think it rides pretty well, but I remember back in the day Mountain Bike Action saying that it was the worst full suspension bike they ever rode