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1998 Vario Tibo XL

Vario is a French company that produces a range of bicycles that are manufactured in Asia, which has historically included specialized bicycles for riding observed trials.  In 1998 Vario offered two trials models, the Tibo XS modified bike with 20" wheels, and the Tibo XL stock bike with 26" wheels.  The Tibo was somewhat radical at the time, and could be configured with a bolt-on carbon fiber fairing in place of a traditional saddle.  While this bike was configured as a competitive trials bike when it was new, over the years the bike has morphed into a technical trail riding bike with two chainrings in front and a telescopic seatpost for seated pedaling.

The Build

Year: 1998
SN: AF98112659
Frame: Vario Tibo XL
Fork: Vario Trials Unicrown
Stem: Thomson Elite
Headset: FSA Conix
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-72
Handlebar: Azonic Riser
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M732
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M737
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M952
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M952
Front Brake: Shimano XTR M952
Rear Brake: Shimano XTR M952
Crankset: White Industries by Sugino
Chainrings: Sugino / Race Face 22-32
Pedals: GT Platform
Hubs: Chris King / Shimano Silent Clutch
Rims: Mavic D521
Tires: Tiogo Psycho II 1.95 / IRC Kujo DH 2.35
Wheel QR: Cook Bros. Racing / Shimano
Seatpost: Titec Scoper
Saddle: Fi'zi:k N.sene
Grips: Oasis
Cogs: Shimano Ultegra
Chain: SRAM PC-48
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