1986 Charlie Cunningham Indian #CBC
Charlie Cunningham built this Indian mountain bike for himself around 1986 as a "mid-length" model, with shorter than normal stays. It was an unusual frame setup in that it got a tall 7" headtube with the intention from the start that the bike would be used with drop handlebars, thus minimizing the height of the stem. Being a personal bike for someone that is a finesse rider, the frame was built with a lightweight tube set normally found on the Cunningham Team race bikes. It is likely the only bike Charlie ever set up for himself with WTB/Specialized RM-2 drop bars, as he preferred bars with a lot less flare. The bike shows a lot of personal details and special modifications, about 50 in total. This bike appeared in some promotional material, and was used by Charlie on a fair amount for extended rides, including a trip to Baja. More recently this bike participated in the 36th Pearl Pass Tour.
More information about Charlie Cunningham bicycles can be found on the Charlie Cunningham Photo Archive page.
More information about Charlie Cunningham bicycles can be found on the Charlie Cunningham Photo Archive page.
The Build
Year: 1986
S/N: #CBC Frame: Cunningham Indian Fork: Cunningham Type II, 110 Spacing Stem: Cunningham LD Headset: Modified Edco Competition Bottom Bracket: Cartridge Bearing Grease Guard Handlebar: Modified WTB / Specialized RM-2 Shifters: Modified Suntour Power Shifters Front Derailleur: Shimano M700 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 600 SIS Brake Levers: Modified Shimano 600 Front Brake: Cunningham Rollercam Rear Brake: Cunningham Rollercam Crankset: Specialized Touring Chainrings: Specialized Sugino 28-36-44 Pedals: Suntour XC Compe Hubs: Wilderness Trail Bikes Grease Guard Rims: Specialized GX23 Tires: Specialized Hardpack 2.2 Wheel QR: Cunningham Slow-Release Seatpost: Cunningham Fixed Angle Saddle: Specialized Lambda Seatpost QR: Cunningham Bar Tape: Velox Chain: Suntour Gold Cogs: Modified Suntour Winner Pro Freewheel Bottle Cage: Specialized |