Just Collected for the collection - Retro Full Sus ? ?

[DeletedUser006]

Hi All, Just Bought this, I have never seen one before and couldnt resist with the XTR ! I have never been into full bounce but its yet another for the collection

Its a Club Roost V CV 2/100

Does any one know any history or info on this ? A date would be really helpfull.

Its has the following bits

XTR shifters 8 speed,XTR Brake levers, XTR rear Mech XTR M900 Chainset

XT M738 hubs, XT cassette and non retro XT V's

Fred Salmon Deep Dish Rims

Marzocchi 3 DH adjustable forks

FSA Orbit headset

All is in good working order just needs a Clean and tweak.

Cheers

J

 

[kanerdog1x1]

nice. 96. the group is 96, and so are all the bits, forks etc, but the frame was late 96, or 97.

 

[fluffhead]

it might be older then 96. it looks like it has m900 cranks, and the xtr kit on the bike is funky. Usually you don't see a company spec xtr seperate brake levers and shifters.

 

[DeletedUser006]

Thanks Chaps, I didn't realise it was that old - result !

 

[velomaniac]

Weird, a classic old shool full sus that bares a direct comparison on looks at least to a modern cheapo such as a Halfords Apollo.

I find it interesting that URT framed suspension bikes are considered
C%@P in todays market place but were once high end and drooled over.

Must build up my 1999 Saracen URT bike and hit the trails at Glentress.

Cheers

 

[Pickle]

Hmm, nice. Never seen a Club Roost bike, only their components. Haven't seen any Time pedals for a while too.

 

[cce]

that needs a club roost handlebar with a nice brace on it

not that i have one for sale or owt.

 

[P20]

They were also sold as the Univega RAM series bikes in about 97/98. You might find more info searching for those

 

[Err]

Weird, a classic old shool full sus that bares a direct comparison on looks at least to a modern cheapo such as a Halfords Apollo.

I find it interesting that URT framed suspension bikes are considered
C%@P in todays market place but were once high end and drooled over.

Must build up my 1999 Saracen URT bike and hit the trails at Glentress.

Cheers

At first glance i wondered if it was a rebadged halford's special

 

[speedplay]

They were also sold as the Univega RAM series bikes in about 97/98. You might find more info searching for those

I remember when they came out, people were really raving about them.
The ram 990 had the new crossmax wheels and judy sl too.