1990 Bontrager Off Road
The Bontrager Off Road was a featured bike in the 1990 article "Steel Fights Back" in Mountain Bike Action. While they seem to be a fairly common vintage bike, but this one has some early features that illustrate Keith's out-of-the box thinking, like the riveted cable guides, simple rear cable stop, seattube quick-release, derailleur pulley, bottle bosses, and minimal gussets. The build is straight forward Shimano M732 with some color-matched components. While the steep geometry is a handful on the descents, this is one of the best climbing bikes with very nimble steering when things get slow and rough.
The Build
Year: 1990
S/N: 202160491 Frame: Bontrager Off Road Fork: Bontrager Comp Stem: Salsa Pro Moto Headset: Shimano Deore XT Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore XT sealed Handlebar: True Temper Steel Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M732 Thumbshifters Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M732 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M732 Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT M733 Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT M732 SLR Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT M732 SLR Crankset: Shimano Deore XT M730 Chainrings: Shimano Deore XT Biopace 26-36-46 Pedals: Suntour XC Compe Hubs: Bullseye Cartridge Bearing Rims: Ritchey Vantage Tires: Tioga Mud Dawg 1.95 Wheel QR: Shimano Deore XT Seatpost: Shimano Deore XT Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo Seatpost QR: Bontrager Grips: Grab-On MTN-2 Cogs: Sachs Freewheel Chain: Shimano HG |
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