ID a Blank MTB
11-01-09, 12:45 PM
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ID a Blank MTB
sorry guys , anyone have an idea of what make this bike is? only reason i checked it out is because i like the bars...
any ideas or guesses?
any ideas or guesses?
11-01-09, 01:23 PM
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I'll guess Miyata only because of the BullMoose bars (I think that's what that style of bars are called).
A s/n and closeup of the lugwork or welding and of the dropouts would help.
A s/n and closeup of the lugwork or welding and of the dropouts would help.
11-01-09, 02:07 PM
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My guess is entry level Chinese. Late 80s maybe
Looks like cottered steel cranks, bolt on steel wheels.
It does have metal shifters and brake levers (instead of all plastic) so it might have been an entry level bike shop brand or a "better" department store brand
Looks like cottered steel cranks, bolt on steel wheels.
It does have metal shifters and brake levers (instead of all plastic) so it might have been an entry level bike shop brand or a "better" department store brand
11-01-09, 02:47 PM
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I had a Huffy that looked just like that bike, including the handlebars.
11-01-09, 03:54 PM
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Very old school and low level. Steel, cottered crankset indicate it's probably a department store brand.
11-01-09, 05:33 PM
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That looks a lot different on a full screen than it did on my cell phone screen.
I retract my Miyata guess.
I retract my Miyata guess.
11-01-09, 06:48 PM
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early 90's Schwinn Neu City (handlebar is an afterthought...) "Comfort/City/Commuting bike"
That's my guess
That's my guess
11-02-09, 07:56 AM
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Almost all MTB's from the early to mid Eighties had bolt-on axles. I have 3 Stumpjumpers and 2 Rockhoppers all with bolt-on axles. And a Stumpy isn't a low end bike.
11-02-09, 08:12 AM
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For I.D. purposes always show drive side shots. Any other purpose too for that matter.
From what I can see, the rear dropouts look stamped, but who knows? Bull moose handlebars were pretty much standard on all MTB's in the early days. Looks like it would make a nice beater if the price is right.
From what I can see, the rear dropouts look stamped, but who knows? Bull moose handlebars were pretty much standard on all MTB's in the early days. Looks like it would make a nice beater if the price is right.
11-02-09, 11:54 AM
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Yep, The family had a Huffy that had bull moose it was called "Bull Crusier" but it had a one piece crank. I think it is in the HUFFY/MURRY/Road Master family because it also appeaers to have have a double chain ring insted of a tripple.
11-02-09, 12:20 PM
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I think I spy a cottered crank. I'm not sure how that narrows it down, but I haven't seen many mountain bikes with cottered cranks.
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