Extralite F2

[d8mok]

Just unpackaged this beauty…..

Not sure what to do with it yet. Whether to clean it and keep original with its various marks and chips or to get it painted and restore.

Weighs 10kg so is pretty light for a 90s full sus.

I’d like to change the bars/stem for Extralite and maybe a change headset.

Anyone know much about Extralite? I know they are still open today but not much else.

 

[mk one]

Nice. There is an F1 thread here

First generation Extralite F1, frame painting.

I need another bike (and yes I still have a list of must haves) like a hole in the head.....but this was a steal at the price! It is first generation F1, so 1996. It seems to have been repainted. Looking at it there are specs of yellow in the seat tube. The ads from MBUK show a yellow one which...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[Magpiegifts]

I like that Dom you've done good finding this

 

[d8mok]

Nice. There is an F1 thread here

First generation Extralite F1, frame painting.

I need another bike (and yes I still have a list of must haves) like a hole in the head.....but this was a steal at the price! It is first generation F1, so 1996. It seems to have been repainted. Looking at it there are specs of yellow in the seat tube. The ads from MBUK show a yellow one which...

www.retrobike.co.uk

I actually read that thread before buying this bike. The red Judys look good and I’ve actually got a pair spare too

 

[1552]

Nice! Reminds me of my yellow amp B5, great bikes if a little flex.

Did you get the klein from tge same seller or did someone else snag that?

 

[d8mok]

Yes it’s similar to a Amp. I had a B5 last year and I’m function it’s similar.

I’m not a retro full sus fan if I’m honest. I love how they look but I’m always disappointed with their ride so hoping this won’t be the same. Current weight is a smidge over 10kg which isn’t bad.

No I didn’t get the Klein. It went higher than I thought it was worth and to be fair wasn’t great spec.

 

[BrushedAluminium]

I was right behind you bidding on this one (and the klein)

Im curious what the wheelset is on the F2?

 

[d8mok]

The wheel set is Extralite extraterrestrial.
Really nice wheels and light.

 

[BrushedAluminium]

Ah makes sense, I could see they were nice but couldn't place them and no visible decals on the rims (from the listing photos)

 

[mk one]

Its only original once, but if you do decide to change the finish it would look nice polished imo, the pace forks would look good with it too then.