Early Mountain Bike

[Hilldodger]

Someone somewhere must have a frame and/or parts from an early mountain bike. We're talking circa 83/84/85. They are identifiable by the flat fork crown.

Happy to buy a complete bike, too.

I need one to illustrate some of the cycling history talks I do (but it will get ridden, too!)

I'll be yer bestest mate for ever.

Ta.

 

[Kirstie]

You can ask on singletrackworld.com but I *think* there is a website somewhere of historical mountain bikes - literally photos of them listed by year, brand etc. I have definitely seen that, and I'm guessing you can contact their owners through the site. I'll have a look around.

 

[Kirstie]

There is retrobike. Here is the mtb gallery and its a UK site.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=23

 

[Hilldodger]

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