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1990 Yeti FRO

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: 954
Frame: Yeti FRO
Fork: Answer Accu-trax
Stem: Yeti FTW
Headset: Fisher Evolution
Bottom Bracket: Cook Brothers Sealed Bearing
Handlebar: Fisher Titanium
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT ST-M091
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT ST-M091
Front Brake: Grafton Speed Control
Rear Brake: Grafton Speed Control
Crankset: Deore XT M730
Chainring: Shimano SG 24-36-46
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT M735
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M732
Rims: Ritchey Vantage Comp
Tires: Tioga Farmer John / Farmer John's Cousin
Seatpost: Strong
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo
Grips: ODI Tomac Attack
Cogs: Shimano Hyperglide
Chain: Shimano 7 Speed Hyperglide
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