Foes 1995 for Greg H-Ball Herbold

[Ilyapavlovich]

Hi guys, I would like to know your opinion about this bike.
There is very little information about this frame on the internet, only that it was made specifically for Greg H-Ball Herbold.
Spec:
Frame Foes Miyata Team Hairball racing
Rear Shock: Fox Alps 5
Fork: RockShox SID
Wheel set: Spinergy 26” composite-spoked wheels
Drivetrain: SRAM 9.0 Carbon rear derailleur + Herbold signature GripShift, Shimano Deore LX crankset
Brakes: V-brakes with Shimano Carbon Brake Boosters (front & rear)
Cockpit: Answer Hyperlite (Easton) handlebar, A-TAC stem, Dia-Compe headset
Saddle: Specialized
Seatpost: UNO

 

[Ilyapavlovich]

 

[JCS]

Hi, I don’t know anything about the bike but it looks too small for Greg Herbold?
He rode a large frame in the early 90’s (Koga Mayara).

 

[Ilyapavlovich]

Hi, I don’t know anything about the bike but it looks too small for Greg Herbold?
He rode a large frame in the early 90’s (Koga Mayara).

I find some archive pictures and info about foes bikes before, here they refer to it as being produced for Greg Herbold

 

[mk one]

It was designed by him.

 

[Elev12k]

Greg Herbold , FOES Racing and Miyata have teamed up to produce the BP-1

A full suspension Mountain Bicycle unlike anything seen before!
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The design concept behind the BP-1 was to produce an all around machine capable of high performance
in any type of terrain. Using the advantages of a unique alloy box section main tube, the frame was
designed to be strong and stiff without being heavy in weight. Traditional triangle design of the front
and rear frame members means this bike performs like a regular bike in the fit and feel, with the wheels
reacting to the terrain in a friendly and familiar way. The main suspension pivot location was
extensively tested and provides a "center of gravity" location, which means balanced suspension activity
regardless of a sitting or standing rider position. This pivot location also provides an excellent rearward
wheel path, which is necessary for any suspension bike to perform properly, and the full floating drive train
lets the shock do its job unaffected by pedaling forces. Oversize main pivot bearings with cast alloy clamping
hardware guarantee stiff and maintenance free interaction of the frame harmonics (noise) common with
box section designs. Integration of the top tube, head tube, and main tube mean greatly increased stiffness
and the strength to handle the loads of any long travel suspension front fork. The rear triangle has integrated
box section main tube which provides incredible welding area to the bottom bracket shell and chain stay
making the bottom bracket one of the stiffest on the market.

The BP-1 Frame was designed by Greg Herbold
and is a product of FOES Racing and Miyata
BP-1 Racing Frame:
Frame Size: 16.5", 18.5", 20.5"
Frame Weight: 16.5"-6.45 lb.
Rear Wheel Travel: 3.0" (FOX APLS 5R-3.25")
Available May 1998
Available as Frame Only - Suggested Retail $1500


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