Is this bike worth the price. Klein Mantra
08-08-02, 11:06 AM
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Is this bike worth the price. Klein Mantra
Hi again, again a question if "this bike is worth it" It's an auction. What would be the max you would pay for it?
The reserve is $695. Should I get it or wait? (FYI thanks on before on the Klein Pulse Hardtail, I didn't get it
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Josh
1999 Klein Mantra Race
It has never been raced, and never abused.
*Klein Storm Grey Mantra Race large frame
*Manitou SXE R fork, recently tuned
*Fox Float R rear air shock
*Workbench pump for rear shock
*Bontrager Race wheels and hubs
*Black Steel tempered spokes
*Bontrager seatpost
*Selle Italia Seat with Titanium rails
*Shimano XT rear derailur
*Shimano LX front derailur
*Shimano LX cranks
*Avid lateral pull brakes and levers
*Lizard Skin frame protector
*Bontrager Stem
*Bontrager Crowbar riser bars
*Bontrager Clipless SPD pedals
*Frame mounted Mtn Air pump
*Bontrager Jones Tire
The reserve is $695. Should I get it or wait? (FYI thanks on before on the Klein Pulse Hardtail, I didn't get it
)Josh
1999 Klein Mantra Race
It has never been raced, and never abused.
*Klein Storm Grey Mantra Race large frame
*Manitou SXE R fork, recently tuned
*Fox Float R rear air shock
*Workbench pump for rear shock
*Bontrager Race wheels and hubs
*Black Steel tempered spokes
*Bontrager seatpost
*Selle Italia Seat with Titanium rails
*Shimano XT rear derailur
*Shimano LX front derailur
*Shimano LX cranks
*Avid lateral pull brakes and levers
*Lizard Skin frame protector
*Bontrager Stem
*Bontrager Crowbar riser bars
*Bontrager Clipless SPD pedals
*Frame mounted Mtn Air pump
*Bontrager Jones Tire
08-08-02, 12:38 PM
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It's a good bike for general trail riding and it OK to race. MY dad has one and i've seen people racing on them. For $700 it's not too bad of a deal
08-08-02, 01:28 PM
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Is it aluminum. If so some aluminum's (depending on rank of the material) have a short half life. That is getting on 4 years soon. While the parts seem ok I probably wouldn't do it. The aluminum could be weak in some spots.
08-13-02, 10:21 AM
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Wow, I wish I had seen this. The Mantra rear triangle was redesigned twice. The first design was prone to cracking near the pivot, the second where the dérailleur hanger bolted on. If you bought this bike, find the nearest Klein dealer and start buying him/her lunch.
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