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1991 Mantis XCR-EC

Richard Cunningham originally offered the Mantis XCR as a fillet-brazed, all-steel frame in 1983, with the intention that the tighter design would be better for cross country racing.  The next version with an aluminum front triangle and a steel rear end appeared in 1984 as a traditional diamond frame.  The idea was to capitalize on the best traits of each material.  Some time around 1989, the elevated chainstay or EC version of the frame was first offered, which solved the dreaded chain-suck problem.  In addition it allowed for shorter chainstays that measured just 16.375 inches long, which quickened the handling an improved climbing.  While the front ends were painted, the srears were durable, chrome plated.  The build on this particular bike does not have any parts from Shimano, and relies heavily on the Mavic mountain bike group and brakes from Dia-Compe.

The Build

Year: 1991
S/N: XEC19325
Frame: Mantis XCR-EC
Fork: Bontrager Race with Forward Dropouts
Stem: Salsa Moto
Headset: Mavic 315
Bottom Bracket: Mantis Cartridge Bearing
Handlebar: Wilderness Trail Bikes Titanium
Shifters: Mavic 870
Front Derailleur: Mavic 870
Rear Derailleur: Mavic 870
Brake Levers: Dia Compe 183
Front Brake: Dia Compe 986
Rear Brake: Dia Compe 986
Crankset: Mavic 637
Chainrings: Mavic 26-36-46
Pedals: Suntour XC Pro
Hubs: Mavic Paris Gao Dakar
Rims: Ritchey Vantage Comp
Tires: Ritchey Harddrive Z-Max 1.95
Wheel QR: Mavic
Seatpost: Syncros Propost
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Grips: ODI Tomac Attack
Cogs: Suntour Powerglide
Chain: Sedisport
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