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Old 11-23-12 | 01:39 PM
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mrgrunt99
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From: Colorado Springs, CO

Bikes: 1994 Giant Yukon (first mountain bike), 2003 Trek Fuel, Custom Full Carbon hardtail MB (in progress), Scattante with Dura Ace (custom build up)

Long story somewhat short....My brother remodels foreclosed houses and resells. He found this frame in a basement, thought I could use it. The frame had been stripped down to bare aluminum, no decals. I have no ide what manufacturer it is, but after looking it over it was decent, light, and usuable. After some measuring I figured out the frame size would fit me, and it was a frame for 29" wheels. I cleaned it up, gave it a $10 paint job to avoid oxidizing, and found enough spare parts to end up with some sort of 26lb unknown rigid/beater/29er. Took it for a spin this morning (froze my arse off) and it rides really well. I am impressed with the handling, and may even go so far as to upgrade the front end with a suspension fork, Rockshox Recon Silver Solo air or similar. cheers!
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