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1991 Mantis Flying V

The radical looking Mantis Flying V first appeared in 1990 and was featured on the cover of the October issue of Mountain Bike Action magazine.  Although the chromed rear end was slightly different than the Mantis XCR-EC, it continued the mix-material, elevated chainstay concept.  Rather than using tubular aluminum, the front end of the frame was created using a monocoque technique.  Two pressed aluminum sheet metal halves were welded together around their perimeter, with the incorporation of a traditional seattube and an encapsulated headtube.  The three control cables were strung together on the right side of the frame, appearing like the strings of an electric guitar.  This particular bike is built with a complete Shimano XTR M900 component group with a 39 piece SRP titanium bolt kit.  The Manitou fork has aftermarket titanium stanchion and steerer tubes.

The Build

Year: 1991
S/N: VL180638
Frame: Mantis Flying V
Fork: Manitou M1 with MRC Titanium Tubes
Stem: American Bicycle Manufacturing
Headset: Shimano XTR M900
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR M900
Handlebar: Titanium Bulge
Shifters: Shimano XTR M900
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900
Front Brake: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Brake: Shimano XTR M900
Crankset: Shimano XTR M900
Chainrings: Shimano XTR M900 26-36-46
Pedals: Shimano XT M737
Hubs: Shimano XTR M900
Rims: Mavic 231
Tires: Ritchey Z-Max Red or Black Compound
Wheel QR: Shimano XTR M900
Seatpost: Shimano XTR
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Grips: ATI Neutron
Cogs: Shimano XTR M900
Chain: Sachs
Bottle Cages: Ringle H2O

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