Old Mongoose ALTA question..
05-14-23 | 05:18 AM
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
Nice find! Bio-pace points to it being late 1980s. There should be a date code on the back side of the cranks and derailleurs, which this page can help decode: https://vintage-trek.com/component_dates.htm
05-14-23 | 05:19 AM
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From: Worcester, Massachusetts
Bikes: Fuji Sportif 1.7C, Shogun Metro AT, Fuji Special Road Racer, Mongoose ATB, Fuji SST 1.0 Team, Specialized Rockhopper SS, Univega Gran Turismo, Univega Supra Sport Mixte, Nishiki Tri-A, Diamondback Coil, Specialized Fuse, etc.
Early 90s, almost certainly. Mongoose was making some nice bikes back in this era. I've worked on a few and found them to be nicely equipped and very smooth-riding. Enjoy!
05-14-23 | 05:22 AM
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Very nice bike and nice frame
keep it as a collectible and enjoy it
keep it as a collectible and enjoy it
05-14-23 | 06:50 AM
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Thanks !!
The only problem with the bike is that it is a bit too small for me.
I knew that when I bought it.
It hasno rust, the Exage 500LX group, Araya wheels, and Dia Compe brakes.
But at $25 CDN (About $18.25 US) I could not leave it there...
Binky
The only problem with the bike is that it is a bit too small for me.
I knew that when I bought it.
It hasno rust, the Exage 500LX group, Araya wheels, and Dia Compe brakes.
But at $25 CDN (About $18.25 US) I could not leave it there...
Binky
05-14-23 | 08:19 AM
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
It's always a dilemma for me to find a barely ridden bike in the wrong size like that. My emotional side wants to keep it intact, but the practical side says "What a great set of components to build up my frame! All for only $25!"
