Paul Donohue MTB - thoughts & info please.

[Heavy]

I picked up this cute little thing today. I really don't know much about the maker or the bike - haven't yet had time for much research or even a proper look at it.

Seems nicely made with a pretty cool paint-job. Planned to give it to my wife for her annual ride around the block, but this might be a bit of a waste.

Feel free to share your knowledge, thoughts & links to further info.

 

[KermitGKona88]

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Lovely little bike, looks to be at least partially fillet brazed.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... aRw9LYXKsF

 

[Heavy]

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Cheers K,

From what I can see, he didn't produce many mountain bikes.

I expect the frame number, 205290 means this bike is a 1990 build?

 

[KermitGKona88]

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Not sure on his numbering system but would make sense

Personally I think it deserves some better parts on it changing the brake lever/gear lever combo would make a lot of difference, a pair of STX 7 speed brifters with alloy levers would do well to start with.

 

[jimo746]

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That's really nice, some lovely details on the frame.
Quality.

 

[Heavy]

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Cheers Jimo, it's just a shame its teeny & I'm 6'4".

 

[KermitGKona88]

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Just out of interest what size is it?

 

[Heavy]

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Yes, it's got a strange mix on it for a handmade bike.

It's 16" centre - top of TT & 18" to top of seat tube.

 

[KermitGKona88]

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Oh no just my size :facepalm:

 

[mynchiboy]

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Lovely little bike indeed! That one looks very similar detail wise to the Frontiera I owned, which were also built by Donohue and others.

Tyres themselves are worth a pretty penny, if they're not too dry