What Klein did I buy?

[Riemanello]

Hello this my first post here.
I recently bought this Klein from a friend who had it since 1996. It was bought in Montana U.S and sold on to him in Copenhagen, Denmark in the mid-nineties.

I will now try to restore it and ride it in the forest. The tricky thing for me is the fork, it's dead and I can see that it's threaded and possibly a 1" steerer so probably hard to find a replacement.

Question 1: What model is it and what year?

Question 2: Can I make the fork work again or can I find a rigid fork that fits 60mm travel?

Thank you!

 

[davroos]

It looks like a Pinnacle

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

Dunno aboot the year but that looks like a Pinnacle to me... Guessing from around 1992?

 

[Riemanello]

Thank you. Its nice to know more about it. My friend thought it was a 1995 but with quill stem it might be older I thought.

 

[mkaavin]

Congratulations. You bought yourself a Klein Pinnacle. A nice bike and a true classic Klein.

I don't believe these frames had a geometry intended for front suspension so tracking down a nice Spinner fork might be a good idea.

...and what year? May I suggest 1994:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/2 ... in1994.pdf

 

[Riemanello]

Thanks a lot! Do I look for a threaded 1" fork?

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

Yep, the KLEIN Pinnacle has a 1" threaded fork...

 

[Rahbari]

Yes, this is a 1994 Pinnacle with a lovely MC1-Stem-Bar-Unit.

I would get rid of the Rockshox and look for a 1inch threaded steel fork. Spinner (which was the original fork) or - if you want it lighter - Ritchey or Marin. Then try to get the fork painted to match.

I would also remove the yellow parts. Green, silver and black looks great!

For easier reference here is the pic from the 1994 catalogue:

 

[tigern]

I might have a 1" Kona P2 straight fork for you....

Nice bike btw!

 

[dyna-ti]

Needs a good cleaning first. Lets you see it there are any potential issues lurking under the grime
Very nice, hope youre happy with it.