Shogun Alpine GT
 

Hello,

Can anyone identify the approximate year of this Shogun Alpine GT (http://ames.craigslist.org/bik/1488926159.html)? Would it likely have a chromoly frame?

Thanks,
Tom

Year: I would guess mid to late 1980's. From the absence of bar-end shifters, the low end crankset, etc. and with only a single set of bottle mounts, I would also guess it was an entry-level "touring bicycle".
Frame material: Steel, probably house-brand chromoly.

We can safely eliminate the mid-1980s as Shogun was still using model numbers as opposed to names though 1985. Also, I see a set of bottle bosses on the seat tube, so it has capability for at least two bottles. It also has 27" wheels. It would appear to be circa 1986/1987. The tubing decal appears to be Tange Infinity which matches the 1987 literature. Forks (and probably stays) for that year were Tange Mangalloy.

Hey guys, thanks for the info. For $35, do you think it's a good buy?

It would be a good buy at four times as much. Grab it.

grab that baby. it's nice. appears to be about a 22" frame. looks like a nice touring setup with triple crank, low rider bosses on front fork, cantilever brakes, and lots of threaded eyelets for racks and fenders. it looks a lot like my shogun 2000 touring bike, for which i paid over $200 shipped.

thanks for the info T-Mar. i recently got a very similar shogun alpine GT for my girlfriend on craigslist for a 100.00. the head tube isn't a different color though like the OPs so i'm guessing its older or newer. it needed cleaning and tuning and i've added new racks, fenders, and saddle etc. it was tough trying to find a decent small framed touring bike. serial number is S725037. any additional info you might have is appreciated. here's a photo before i wrapped the handlebars.

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