Very, Very, Very Early Aluminum Mountain Bike

[eastcoaststeve]

This one popped up a while ago, and the minute I saw it, I knew I had to own it.....








I've been trying to ID it without any luck, but I have hope.



Steve

 

[longun]

looks very bmx'ie. possibly a very early crossover bike from the old manufacturers? cant think of who built alloy bmx BITD

 

[Ollie]

Looks pretty cool, I like it.
Is there no ID marks on the frame or any distinctive features used by certain manufacturers ?

 

[KermitGKona88]

Re:

Has the industrial look of a 'Titan half track' to me :?

 

[mikee]

Titan made TI framed bmx's and steel and ti mtb's
That looks a bit rek tek but could be anything
Love it

 

[syncrosfan]

The fork dropouts are pretty funky looking. Got any closeups of that?

 

[eastcoaststeve]

Thanks for the interest...it's definitely BMX born. From what I have so far California made, still trying to gather leads on by who and when though.

There are a lot of odd, but cool construction details that make it stand out. The fork drop out are drawn over mandrel steel caps that slip over the ends of the fork. I'll take a few close ups when I get a chance.


Most peculiar thing about it is a stamped serial number 37...where are the other 36?


Here are some detail shots:
































































Steve

 

[eastcoaststeve]

Fork details:
















Steve

 

[kingoffootball]

The fork dropouts are pretty funky looking. Got any closeups of that?

That was immediately what drew my eye too. Very aesthetically satisfying.

 

[haggis]

Sorry but i have to......Aesthetically Satisfying????? Eh? Looks cool would have done it.