Klein Mantra Race

[Adamhellstrom]

My Klein Mantra Race from 1996. It has Gradient tubing and is a size M as far as I can tell. Full XTR M950 group, except the front hub which is a White Industries Ti.

Unfortunately I never really got used to the way it handles, so I'm looking to sell the bike, or maybe just the frame and get a Cannondale Super V or a Kona Explosif.

 

[saltyman]

sure it well sell ok on here, its a nice example.

 

[feetabix]

That looks a beauty......you will rehome that no problem!......do you need the cash or can you run it alongside another?.....you may oneday regret selling it....

 

[Adamhellstrom]

Oops. Haven't looked at this thread for a while. To answer feetabix, I can run it along side one or two other bikes, so I'm in no hurry to get it sold. Right now it's just sitting in my storeroom waiting for me to decide if it's worth the bother to ship it to Britain or Germany or some other country where the demand for Mantras is bigger. Postage from Sweden is around £130, which is quite steep. I'll probably post it in the "What's XYZ worth" thread within a few weeks and then make an effort get it sold here or on ebay or something.

 

[Adamhellstrom]

Re:

Just found what I think are hairline cracks at the weld just below the pivot point on the swing, both left and right side. Tiny cracks in the paint. Is this where these bikes usually crack?