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Another ID thread -- interesting downtube

Hey there C&V folks,

I'm looking at purchasing this bike, but the current owner doesn't know anything about the frame and it appears a bit non-standard to me. I thought you guys might be able to throw me a bone and help me figure out what it is. All I know is that it has been painted at least once and made it across the country twice. Here's some photos (click to make bigger):

http://imgur.com/E4BfAs.jpg http://imgur.com/YsdVbs.jpg

Please respond quickly, because I have to make a decision before the offer disappears...

Thanks for any help.

And a transcript of the craigslist ad:

Quote:

Considering selling great touring bike. The frame is strong and designed for someone tall (I am 6' and the bike is nearly too big for me). The bike is a 21 speed with mustache handlebars (for multiple had positions) and handlebar end gear shifters. The tires are Schwalbe Marathons, non-knobby 26" mountain bike tires. The frame could use a new paint job. The bike has an ultra comfortable Cloud 9 brand seat, and front as well as back pannier racks. I am also willing to throw in the pair of waterproof Axiom panniers.

The bike is only available today and early tomorrow, as I fly out tomorrow evening and the bike will be coming with me if it doesn't sell.

$175.00 or best offer

it reminds me of a early '90s Haro MTB. it certainly seems to be a workhorse though

http://go.bikeforums.net/?id=42X1295...sting-downtube

methinks parking it in that particular vine may not have been such a good idea. unless my tired/strained eyes are fooling me, i doubt she was wearing that grin later.

Speaking as a lifelong resident of Indiana, I wouldn't go within 20 feet of that tree, positive ID of vine or no.

Sweet bike, tho.

Well, the girl's cute. It's one of those Nishiki Alien/Haro elevated stay MTB's from about 88-90 that had elevated stays to deal with "chain suck". Looks like a 21/22" freame. Price isn't bad but the crankset's a boat anchor unit. Seems like a nice basis for a commuter/beer fetcher.

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If you're planning on touring, I don't think you could do any better than this for $175. Talk her down to $150 and get her to throw in the panniers and you have a pretty awesome deal.

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Originally Posted by brandon98 (Post 11460080)

,,, It's one of those Nishiki Alien/Haro elevated stay MTB's from about 88-90 ...

Lots of interesting evolutionary dead ends during that period, including my Schwinn's under-chainstay U-brake and front RollerCam brake.

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Originally Posted by jtgotsjets (Post 11460266)

If you're planning on touring, I don't think you could do any better than this for $175. Talk her down to $150 and get her to throw in the panniers and you have a pretty awesome deal.

Oddly enough, that's just what I did :). I'm super excited about it. Everything works perfectly and shifts smoothly even though it's showing some pretty obvious signs of wear. This will eventually be my go to commuter / camping bike. Need to fine tune a few things first though.

Looks like you got a great deal. That is a really cool looking bike.

More Photos -- any ideas?

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Originally Posted by gm1230126

where is the serial number located and what is it? Some more close up pics of the head tube, dropouts, BB, seat clamp area may help someone to narrow down what it is.

After it quit raining today, I took the bike out and snapped a few photos. I found the serial number on the bottom bracket. It reads: A320400. I'm not sure whether they are o's or 0's, but my guess is the latter.

Here are the new pictures -- there are more in this album)

Full on Bike:
http://imgur.com/PvZmE.jpg

Head Tube:
http://imgur.com/b0VUk.jpg

E-stay 1:
http://imgur.com/F8zMV.jpg

E-stay Zoomed:
http://imgur.com/EYdoj.jpg

Shot from the bottom:
http://imgur.com/0jxCT.jpg

Bottom Bracket:
http://imgur.com/cPujp.jpg

Bottom Bracket Zoomed (reads A320400)
http://imgur.com/pAVmy.jpg

Rear Triangle:
http://imgur.com/XsbXe.jpg

If you need higher resolution images let me know. I might have downsized them one too many steps and can reupload if necessary. Again, thanks for any help.

Edit: a few people from MTBR thought it could be a Rocky Mountain Cirrus, DMS Kilamanjaro, or maybe a Nishiki Alien. I'm pretty sure it's a steel frame and it has era specific Shimano Exage 300 components along with BioPace chainrings if that helps at all.