The "synthesis" between beauty and effectiveness

[Obi-Juan]

This and the iron horse are very nearly exactly the same bike any ideas

And Muddy Fox and many more!
The magic of Verlicchi

 

[Dr-Zocchi]

So, the bike is really progressing little by little.
I hope the handlebars arrive soon, and I'll see if I can find a stem.
For the shifters, I'm looking to use Sram Halfpipes. At the time, Sram thought they'd be more comfortable for downhill riding. I don't know why, but that's what was being discussed.
Also, I plan to use another Sachs Quarz soon with its power grips. Back in '95 or '96, I was racing a Quarz with X-Ray shifters, and I remember it working very well (very hard).

I've also installed a quick-release seatpost. It's the first time I've ever used one, but it seemed more appropriate for a downhill-oriented bike (I know I'll have to trim the extra bolt).View attachment 996486

I have a stem which fits the colour.

 

[Obi-Juan]

Don't use that shock boots. In reality this are great mud collectors. If they where constructed like on moto's, means real sealing against the outer, on top and in the bottom over the lowers, they where gold. But that simple ones are rubbish.
Water + mud will be collected straight into the boots, just over the seals. All new water will run the mud directly into the seals. Because of hydraulics seals will open a very little during compression/decompression, which leads to death.
I have seen such boots full of mud.

You're absolutely right.
In fact, I used to remove them in the 90s.
I debated whether to put them in or not, and I basically did it because I'd had them in a box for years.
But over the weekend, I noticed they were moving, and they started to bother me.
Next time you see a photo of this bike, I can assure you it won't have the bellows
Thanks for the advice

 

[baron von greenback]

Ye i just read it i didnt actualy think bike builders did that especialy with such a distinct frame and the big brands doing it i though verlicchi would build it brand it as such and kona would be a kona

 

[Obi-Juan]

I have a stem which fits the colour.

Oops, maybe my family will decide to let me sleep outside the house with a blanket and 14 bicycles (or maybe more )

 

[mk one]

Ye i just read it i didnt actualy think bike builders did that especialy with such a distinct frame and the big brands doing it i though verlicchi would build it brand it as such and kona would be a kona

It was a time when downhill racing was moving into suspension, the Verlicchi was a good frame that worked and manufacturers didnt have their own at the time. The Intense M1 is another classic example, re-stickered and raced by many manufacturers as it was so good.

 

[Obi-Juan]

Quality very good job with decals and pink doent match perfectly but it looks right thats what matters i know what to do if i sell something now get you hook line sinker haha

That's right!
To get people to bite, you need good bait.
Pink was definitely my bait.

 

[Obi-Juan]

It was a time when downhill racing was moving into suspension, the Verlicchi was a good frame that worked and manufacturers didnt have their own at the time. The Intense M1 is another classic example, re-stickered and raced by many manufacturers as it was so good.

It was logical.
Orbea, for example, was lost for years in full suspension; by the time they brought something to market, it was already outdated. It was a time when people moved forward quickly because there was nothing else. In the end, Orbea went to Pacific and solved the problem.
It wasn't just about selling bikes; it was also about learning what was needed, how they performed, and how to make them. Acquiring something that already existed and worked was the best way to evolve in the right direction and avoid wasting fruitless years (for example, Kona's Verlicchi only lasted a year? And then they already knew how to make downhill bikes).

 

[Dr-Zocchi]

Oops, maybe my family will decide to let me sleep outside the house with a blanket and 14 bicycles (or maybe more )

It is just about shipping costs and I'll add some Haribo for the family. May be we can trick them (it worked for others as well! )!?
I will make photos tomorrow.

 

[Obi-Juan]

It is just about shipping costs and I'll add some Haribo for the family. May be we can trick them (it worked for others as well! )!?
I will make photos tomorrow.

Haribo is what really wins over my wife and my oldest son. The youngest is harder to fool, but his birthday is this month, and I have a surprise planned for him. A Harry Potter jersey for his bike.
He's a huge fan; he went to the UK dressed as Harry Potter last year to see the museum, etc.
I won't sleep anymore waiting for the photos...