{"id":41140,"date":"2022-08-31T18:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=695560"},"modified":"2022-08-31T18:17:21","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:17:21","slug":"retro-mtb-gallery-10-weird-and-wonderful-mountain-bike-throwbacks-from-the-2022-malverns-classic","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/retro-mtb-gallery-10-weird-and-wonderful-mountain-bike-throwbacks-from-the-2022-malverns-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Retro MTB gallery | 10 weird and wonderful mountain bike throwbacks from the 2022 Malverns Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 31 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Malverns Classic is one of the UK\u2019s biggest mountain biking festivals, held last weekend in Eastnor Park near Ledbury in Herefordshire.<\/p>\n

Outside of the racing and off-bike entertainment, a delicious banquet of retro mountain bikes were exhibited \u2013 and here are 10 of our top picks.<\/p>\n

Mountain bikes have come a long way over the last few decades but, despite the progression to features such as modern long, low and slack geometry<\/a>, 1x drivetrains and dropper seatposts<\/a>, it\u2019s always worth looking back at the bikes that paved the way.<\/p>\n

Dave Yates Donkis Nob<\/h2>\n
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Long stems and bar ends are back in business.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This early-90s Dave Yates Donkis Nob, owned by Dan De Paoli, caught our eye with its wishbone seatstay design.<\/p>\n

The frame features a RockShox Mag 21 fork and a Shimano XTR drivetrain, with a White Industries triple crankset. What look to be period-correct Shimano clipless pedals are installed onto the crank arms.<\/p>\n

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RockShox takes care of suspension duty.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The wishbone seatstay design is said to have been inspired by Roberts Cycles.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Cantilever brakes are a staple feature. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The anodised Onza bar ends complement the frame.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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It\u2019s all quality finishing kit. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Elsewhere, Onza is on duty when it comes to stopping, with its cantilever brakes.<\/p>\n

A long Salsa stem connects the Cane Creek headset to the handlebars, with Onza supplying the anodised green bar ends. This is a very different setup from modern mountain bikes, which tend to use shorter stems and wider handlebars, without bar ends.<\/p>\n

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Shimano SP 41 outers guide the inner gear cables. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The chain\u2019s clearly dropped off the chainring at some point. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Pulstar hubs are utilised. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The frame has clearly seen some heavy use, wearing its numerous chips and chain suck marks with pride, and it underlines that showpiece bikes should be used to slay the trails too.<\/p>\n

1970s Klunker with drum brakes<\/h2>\n
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This Klunker mixes a late-30s or early-40s frame with a 1970s build.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This 1976\/7 Klunker is said to have been built by Gary Fisher for Richard Grant. The cruiser frame at the heart of the bike has been dated back to the late 1930s or early 1940s.<\/p>\n

It features a SunTour VX drivetrain, with the sleek and narrow derailleur cage of particular interest. You\u2019ll need powerful legs to pedal the 53-tooth outer chainring though.<\/p>\n

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SunTour is on shifting duties this time around.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Sugino Maxy crank.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The 1976\/77 Klunker\u2019s forks have seen plenty of action.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The paint seems to have experienced a hard life. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Drum brakes are the stoppers of choice and a BMX Ashtabula stamped quill stem is one of the highlights.<\/p>\n

Also, take a look at that seat clamp, with a T-handle for making quick adjustments \u2013 it\u2019s a really neat design.<\/p>\n

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The T-handle seat clamp is a brilliant idea. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The head tube badge is fitting for the years this bike has put in on the trails.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The stem is stamped Ashtabula.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The gear cable could do with an end cap. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThere are no cable guides in sight on the frame, with all the gear and brake cables secured via the use of trusty zip-ties.\n

All of the cable ends could do with crimping though, to prevent them from fraying and uncoiling.<\/p>\n

Kona Custom Hot 1997<\/h2>\n
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We dig the Kona\u2019s paint scheme.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This rad blue and fiery red Kona was another standout.<\/p>\n

It features a Shimano XTR drivetrain, with a RaceFace forged triple crankset. Mounted to the pedal threads are modern Shimano XT clipless pedals.<\/p>\n

Avid rim brakes stop the Mavic Crossmax wheels, although the quick-release skewers securing them to the dropouts look to be after-market.<\/p>\n

Syncros takes care of the seatpost and handlebars, with ControlTech on stem duty. A Flite saddle with titanium rails is installed onto the seatpost.<\/p>\n

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The Bomber forks match the red sections on the frame. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Bars are courtesy of Syncros.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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When you\u2019re after longevity, you can\u2019t consider anything but Chris King. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Flite saddle with titanium rails sits atop the Syncros seatpost. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The drivetrain deviates from Shimano on the crankset. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Yeti grips should provide some cushioning to your hands and a Chris King headset ensures that steering the Marzocchi Bomber fork is silky smooth.<\/p>\n

One neat thing about the Custom Hot is you could have any paintjob you wanted at the time, so there\u2019s very unlikely to be another one identical to this. Another cool detail is this model has the 1996 graphics because the owner thought the 1997 jungle-styled font wasn\u2019t as aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n

1986 Cannondale mullet bike<\/h2>\n
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This Cannondale uses a 26in front wheel and 24in rear.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This pink gloss Cannondale is a mullet bike from 1986 that has been lovingly restored by owner Patrick James.<\/p>\n

The bike runs on a SunTour XC drivetrain and SunTour roller cam brakes. A period-correct SunTour shifter is installed on the tops of the handlebars and a Cannondale spoke protector should prevent the chain from getting tangled in the spokes.<\/p>\n

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The crankset is courtesy of Sugino. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The bottle is mounted to the cage via the use of Velcro.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A period-correct Cannondale spoke protector. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The pre-cursor to the dropper seatpost? <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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SunTour roller cam brakes are the stoppers of choice.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The bottle cage is particularly interesting, in that it uses a Velcro strap to secure the bottle.<\/p>\n

A Hite-Rite seat clamp, designed by Joe Breeze and Josh Angell is used, and enables you to raise and lower your seatpost in seconds, even while riding \u2013 very much a pre-cursor to the dropper seatpost.<\/p>\n

Klein Attitude<\/h2>\n
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Jamie Costa-Correa is a lucky youngster.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This small-sized Klein Attitude belongs to Jamie Costa-Correa, which would be a dream for many younger mountain bikers.<\/p>\n

The frame features an arresting gloss green and white paint scheme with black Klein graphics, juxtaposed by the blue Sunringle hubs.<\/p>\n

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This Klein is full of colour. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Magura hydraulic rim brakes offer more modulation than conventional brake cables. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The bar and stem match the frame. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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It\u2019s always good to see a bike with Campagnolo components.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The redundant gear shifter has been left on. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Interestingly, Campagnolo is on shifting duties with its legacy rear derailleur, and the bike is specced with Magura hydraulic rim brakes. These were quite an improvement over cable-actuated rim brakes and offered significantly more modulation, although disc brakes soon took over.<\/p>\n

The redundant front derailleur gear shifter remains fitted to the handlebars and, although the frame features internal cable-routing ports, all of the cables are routed externally and secured to the frame with zip ties.<\/p>\n

Funk Cycles with a fluoro paint scheme<\/h2>\n
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If you thought the Kona was colourful, take a look at this Funk.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This wacky mountain bike certainly stands out with its elevated driveside chainstay and strut between the seat tube and down tube. The dropout design is also cool.<\/p>\n

With a funky fluoro yellow and orange paint scheme, the bike features a period-correct Shimano Deore XT drivetrain and cantilever brakes.<\/p>\n

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The dropouts are cool. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Onza cantilever brakes are on stopping duty. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Shimano headset is a rare sight. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

There\u2019s even a Shimano Deore XT headset. As well as mounting points for a bottle cage inside the front triangle, there are mounting points on the underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n

Syncros takes care of the finishing kit, with the stem and handlebar both sprayed to match the frame paint scheme.<\/p>\n

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A Shimano SG crankset is specced. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The cable routing is certainly different. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The bar and stem are colour matched. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

A Turbo saddle is fitted onto the Syncros seatpost.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also interesting how all of the cables are routed on the driveside face of the top tube in one continuous section.<\/p>\n

Zinn Z-Classic BMX<\/h2>\n
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The colour co-ordination of this Zinn Z-Classic is admirable.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This brown BMX bike with orange graphics cuts an unassuming look, but some of the details are rather cool. The frame is crafted from Reynolds 501 double-butted steel and its drivetrain is a mix of Shimano Deore XT with a Ritchey Logic crankset.<\/p>\n

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Ritchey provides the Triple Logic crankset. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The outer cable could do with being a touch longer. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Jagwire housing should make for smooth shifting and braking.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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It\u2019s not just the cockerel, take a look at the valve dust cap too. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Zinn wears its steel with pride. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Period-correct Mavic rims are specced.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The cockerel spoke reflectors are a nice touch, and attention has been paid to detail with the saddle and grips to match the paint scheme.<\/p>\n

Extra points for the matching orange Jagwire LEX housing, which should result in smooth shifting and braking.<\/p>\n

Raleigh Mustang<\/h2>\n
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This Raleigh Mustang dates back to 1988.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This Raleigh Mustang features a cool red and blue fade paint scheme with flecks.<\/p>\n

This build runs on Shimano SIS gearing and a triple crankset with cantilever brakes.<\/p>\n

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The paint shimmers up-close. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Shimano SIS provides indexed shifting. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Raleigh\u2019s enduring head badge. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Raleigh-branded bottle cage is fitted on the down tube. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The tanwall tyres are nice and clean\u2026 for now.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

We\u2019re fans of the tanwall mountain bike tyres and the bike even has front and rear reflectors lovingly mounted.<\/p>\n

Boulder Starship<\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s a lot going on with the Boulder Starship.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This Boulder, with its brushed metal aesthetic and wacky suspension design, is a real standout.<\/p>\n

Details are thin on the ground on this one, but, as far as we\u2019re aware, the Boulder Starship was a late-90s creation with a softtail suspension setup that offered a few inches of rear-end travel, in conjunction with a pivot at the chainstay \/ bottom bracket junction.<\/p>\n

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The white tyres are a brave choice. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Halson Inversion PDS fork is used up-front. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The suspension design is certainly novel. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The Starship features a SRAM 9.0 SL drivetrain, which is the brand\u2019s 10th anniversary \u2018Betsy\u2019 version. The special edition is named after Betsy Ross, who supposedly sewed the first \u2018Stars and Stripes\u2019 flag for George Washington.<\/p>\n

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This is about as wacky as anniversary groupsets come. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Captain America top cap is the cherry on the cake. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Titec\u2019s carbon seatpost should provide some added squish. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Mavic Crossmax hubs are a solid choice. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Other smart details include the red anodised rim brake arms, Titec stem and carbon seatpost, Salsa seat clamp and what looks to be a carbon fibre handlebar.<\/p>\n

The white Michelin tyres, mounted on Mavic Crossmax rims, are a brave choice.<\/p>\n

Pace T RC-100 one-off trials bike<\/h2>\n
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This Pace is another entry that definitely sits at the wackier end of the spectrum.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This Pace is a very interesting creation, said to be a one-off trials bike, custom made by Duncan MacDonald. It dates back to the late 1980s or early 90s.<\/p>\n

The RC100 features a singlespeed setup without a derailleur hanger. It rolls on 24in wheels and features dual-crown rigid forks, presumably for the boost in stiffness.<\/p>\n

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The Bullseye single chainring is striking. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The forks are a bold spec choice. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A look at the front end of this machine. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Singlespeeding\u2026 <\/span> <\/figcaption> Steve Behr \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The brakes look to be very early hydraulic Magura creations and the milled tube profiles are also distinctive.<\/p>\n

The yellow paint scheme is visually arresting, with the more subdued black components allowing the frame to take centre-stage.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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