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1983 Mantis Sherpa:

Very nicely made bike by Richard Cunningham (current editor or Mountain Bike Action).  All of the fillets have been filed to a ridge running along the tube.  Click on the thumbnail below to see some larger pictures of some of the more interesting features.

 

 

Frame 4130 Chrome Molybdenum, Campagnolo drop outs
Fork Mantis with Biplane crown
Rear Shock NA
Rims Araya 26x1.75 alloy
Hubs Phil Wood with Campagnolo QR's
Spokes DT Stainless steel laced 4 cross
Tires Fisher Fat Trax 2o2 26 x 2.20 *
Pedals  Suntour XC
Crank  Takagi Tourney XT 180 mm arms
Chain Sedis
Rear Cogs Shimano 600 6 speed freewheel
Bottom Bracket Press-in cartridge bearing
Front Derailleur Suntour Mountech
Rear Derailleur Suntour Mountech
Shifters Suntour Thumb
Handlebars  Alloy
Stem Mantis Custom with 3 Bolt clamp
Headset Specialized
Brake set  Shimano MC-70
Brake levers Shimano 4 finger
Saddle Selle Royal
Seat Post Alloy micro adjust
Colors Blue
Size 23"
Serial #   M230002


Parts marked with as * are known to be non-original parts.  Bikes were often customized at the time of purchase or were different as shown in the catalogs so exact specifications were subject to change.