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1990 Don McClung Shortie

The FRO, as an abbreviation of For Racing Only, went through many iterations during its long tenure within the Yeti line up.  Starting out as something of an overgrown BMX cruiser, it would become a touring bike, a true cross country mountain bike, and eventually an overly stout bike capable of downhill runs such as this example.  Using the Evolution headset size introduced by Gary Fisher, the front end of the bikes were rock solid and capable of staying on track regardless.  Built at the Agoura Hills, CA facility, this particular bike found its way to people involved in the movie industry where Yeti founder John Parker had once worked.  The bike has two graphic markings of some significance, the first being the "St. Henri's" bike shop sticker.  Saint Henri's was a high-end shop in Malibu, CA operated by Trevor Lindsey and known for assembling exotic bikes for the local clientele.  The other marking is the simple "Grafton Performance" decals on the fork legs, which are an early font and an indication of the earliest version of the exotic brake design.  Of course, the standout feature of the bike is the paint scheme, which in real life is lavender and hot pink.  Done in wet paint rather than powder, the scheme is the work of a painter name Girard that did a limited number of bikes for Yeti.  While some like it and some don't, it screams 1990 without a doubt.  The build of the bike is straight forward Shimano Deore XT, with the original, push-push version of STI.  The tires are Tioga Farmer John and Farm John's Cousin, as made popular legendary racer John Tomac.

The Build

Year: 1990
S/N: N/A
Frame: Don McClung Shortie
Fork: Rock Shox RS-1 Modified
Stem: McClung Clamp On
Headset: Tange Falcon Sealed
Bottom Bracket: Suntour XC-Pro Grease Guard
Handlebar: Nitto Tapered
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M732
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore DX FD-MT62
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore DX RD-MT62
Brake Levers: Dia Compe Advantage 5-SL
Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT M732
Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT M732
Crankset: Suntour XC-Pro Microdrive
Chainring: Suntour XC Pro 20-32-42
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT M737
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M732
Rims: Ritchey Vantage Pro
Tires: Pararacer Smoke 26 x 2.1
Seatpost: Strong
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo
Grips: Magura Pow-R-Grip
Cogs: Shimano Hyperglide
Chain: Sachs Sedis
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